KJohnson Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 does everyone use UV??? how important is this..?? how do you use it and how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 It's very important to use UV, especially if you use dark colors and the candles will see any daylight.From the peaks UV page... Add to wax at the rate of 1/2 teaspoon per pound of wax (0.3 %). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I use Peak at 1/2 tsp. per lb. It makes a huge difference to keep your candles from fading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJohnson Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 thanks so much for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 so does anyone know how long before you would see a difference in the candles that contain UVI vs. those that don't? i'm doing a little experiment on this, but am curious if anyone else has already thought about this, and what did you find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Should it be used in all kinds of wax? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 supposedly, yes it should. ideally it will stop your candles' color from fading. what i'm questioning is how fast do the colors actually fade without it (i'm not making the candles to last forever, after all, i want them to use them up and buy more :rolleyes2 ) and also, how much of a color difference is there between a candle with uvi and one without.do some blends already have it? i was under the assumption (i believe because i read it on here quite a while ago) that pre blends do not have it added.... and if they don't.. why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvcandleguy Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 well... I can answer the question on how fast color fades without UV. My first craft show about 3 years ago was outside.. I had all kinds of candles made, BUT did not use UV. By the end of the first day, all of them had faded..... I took a huge loss on that hit, but learned a valuable lesson. Forgot to mention that I was using JOY wax at the time. Now that I use UV, they may still fade slightly, but nothing too noticable for several days in direct sunlight.... so in summary this is what I learned:1. ALWAYS use UV2. If you do an outside show, make sure you have a canopy or something to profide some type of shade.3. And last... ALWAYS USE UV!!! LOL..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvcandleguy Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Should it be used in all kinds of wax? ThanksI would most definately say absolutely without a doubt yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 supposedly, yes it should. ideally it will stop your candles' color from fading. what i'm questioning is how fast do the colors actually fade without it (i'm not making the candles to last forever, after all, i want them to use them up and buy more :rolleyes2 ) and also, how much of a color difference is there between a candle with uvi and one without.do some blends already have it? i was under the assumption (i believe because i read it on here quite a while ago) that pre blends do not have it added.... and if they don't.. why not?Adding UV will make no difference in the origional color of the candle... only how fast that color fades.No, UV is not added to wax already, even if it has other additives in it already. Why? Good question. Maybe go to the source (mfg) and ask them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 i wonder if some dyes hold better in the sun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I don't know about dyes from different suppliers, since i've only used two. However colors, definately. Reds and blues(and colors made mainly from them, like purple) fade much faster than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Keep in mind that UV does not protect the candle from ever fading. It just slows it down immensely. Blues, purples and reds are pretty quick to fade, but so will pink, orange and black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I never use it. Ever. Haven't had my candles outside though... and don't plan to, and highly doubt my customers will... The only way I can imagine I would ever start needing to use it, is if one of my wholesale accounts wanted to display them in a window where they were exposed to sunlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Certain interior lighting can cause fading too, such as flourescent lighting I believe has affected some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriWV Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 so does anyone know how long before you would see a difference in the candles that contain UVI vs. those that don't? i'm doing a little experiment on this, but am curious if anyone else has already thought about this, and what did you find?The Black Cherry I use, just in the light outside it turns in 15 minutes from a dark burgandy purple to a yucky pinkish gray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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