beck180 Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 About how much more color do you generally add to soy wax? I sometimes need a ton of it to get the color I want. Is this normal?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassy906 Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 What type of dye do you use? I use liquid dyes from Peak's and colors are great. I use C3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck180 Posted December 17, 2007 Author Share Posted December 17, 2007 I'm using liquid from candles and supplies. Some colors seem to do better than others, does that make any sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck180 Posted December 17, 2007 Author Share Posted December 17, 2007 oh, and a parasoy blend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmeroo Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hi beck!I just ordered some liq. dyes especially for soy from JBN and love them..except red...ugh! I had to use alot just for a 1/2 dozen 8oz. candles.Good thing I only use red when asked..I usually do pink or mauve or cranberry. KimmerooTo answer your question..yes I think it os normal to use alot especially for darker colors.I always add a little black to help get that deepness I need.HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Beck, I have no idea how the liquid dyes that I use from JBN do in a parasoy blend; however I have found them to be very good in the soy and palm wax products that I use.When coloring soy there are two things to remember:1. The wax is already an opaque white color; therefore, it will take more dye to obtain a vibrant, vivid color2. Dyes cause problems in soy, so the less one uses, the better. Although vivid colors can be obtained, one does so at the risk of frosting, wick clogging and other potential issues.Having said that, the range of the palette available from liquid dyes is large. If a pastel color is desired, only a drop or two will produce excellent results. If a darker value is needed, adding a drop of black or brown will increase the value (grey scale value) of the color - ie. a clear red with added black will become a dark red.Testing the color of soy waxes on a white or reflective surface (I use the bottom of aluminum can or a paper plate) by dripping a few drops and allowing them to cool will give you a good indication of the final color. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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