slim Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I am learning which colors I need to add UV inhibitor to over time. But, should I add it to every color or do you find that you have some colors you do not have to add it to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 It's best to just get in the habit of adding it in always. You never know when it might be needed. Some people may set the candles in places that get more light than where you put them. Granted no UV Inhibitor will protect from long exposure to direct sunlight, but it should help the color last a bit longer anyway. Besides, then you don't have to try to remember if you added it to this batch or that one... or forgot it all together. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shine Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Yes, you need to add UV inhibitor to all your candles even candles without dye. UV light can yellow undyed candles too.Shine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so-soy Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Speaking of UV inhibitor..check out this test its from BCN for the Color Stabilizer! The colors are still vibrant after sitting in a window for 2 years! http://boards.bittercreek.com/tool/post/bittercreek/vpost?id=1903890 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 it's not only the color which will fade but as said undyed wax turns yellow.Once I had a cane without UV inhibitor in it. I let it two hours in the kitchen where the sunlight was direct and it turned competely yellow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 If you don't add it to every batch, it makes it hard to remember on the occasions when you want to be SURE to add it. Ask me how I know. :rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I just always add it to my batch in presto pot -which I try to keep full all the time so it is ready when I am ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I add it to everything. It'll become habit and it only takes watching your candles lose that great color once to wish you would have done something sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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