Custom Color Blending Methods...

[MeAndMyPuppyDog]

Curious to see how many here do custom color work, and if so what are the ways that you "test" the color before doing your pour?

[idacandlelady]

I use a white tile, or a piece of freezer paper, drop a few drops on and let it set up.

[artcwolf]

I fold up wax paper and make a small pool of wax to get the color after it sets up...I've learned that when it's thin it's not the true color.

[Pam W]

I put a few drops of the wax in my fluted tart molds. This works well for me especially when I'm making layered multi-colored candles. I can see how the colors look together before I start the pour.

http://www.peakcandle.com/products/Small-Tart-Mold--1-oz__A1004.aspx

[Scented]

I just use a white sheet of paper.

[Twisted Wicks & Beeswax]

I have used a yogurt cup lid. It gives the thickness that was mentioned, and a white background. After the wax has set up it gives a pretty good indication of color.

[gingerinarkansas]

I just use a white sheet of paper.

Ditto on the white paper...Ginger

[Stella1952]

I use the bottom of an aluminum soda can or a white paper plate. This works well for soy wax but not as well for palm wax. For palm wax, you simply have to test the same way but develop an eye through experience as to what that color will do in a larger crystal pattern. Generally, the palm drips are much lighter in value than the finished candle will appear.

[sassy906]

A few drops on wax paper or a white paper plate

[Candybee]

I use a small white plate. When I am done making candles for the day it looks like an artists pallette.

[logcabinmomma]

I use a white paper plate- the waxy kind, NOT the foam kind! I actually will save them with notes written on the plate next to the drop with how much of what was in it and how big the batch was so I have a starting point for matching it later.

-Kristi