FlameyJamie Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I was making a carnation scented candle and wanted a nice light pink. This was my first time using this dye. i added it and couldn't tell, added more, still couldn't tell, added more... in total four drops. I now have a flourescent/hot pink carnation scented batch of wax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Always test a sample of the wax by letting it cool completely if you want to know the true color Hmmm.. if you ended up with a hot pink, you may have a pigment as opposed to a dye...I put about 2 tablespoons of wax into a small white glass bowl and let it harden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciS Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I have done the same thing with the magenta from Aroma Haven/RE. It looked like nothing and when I added a couple more drops - magenta! I never did get a pale shade, it was magenta or nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth-VT Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Heh.....yeah, hot pink is a misleading little bugger isn't it, lmao!!For a very light pink, I use about 1/4 drop per lb. and that's pink. Tricky thing is, you'll see no color in the melted wax. You need to put some out to dry....and even then it may take 10 minutes or so for the color to start to show up. I put a small amount out on my white formica. Dries quick, but no color for quite a while....then bam, it turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I have AH/RA dyes and the Perky Pink does that to me. I know now but the first time I did the same thing you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Just use one drop of a red liquid or use a toothpick with red dye. No need to buy all these pink colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2rottndogs Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I do what ring of fire suggested... when I want a pale pink, I use toothpick or left over wick cuttings... dip it into my red dye and mix. I end up with the prettiest pale pink. I don't use the pink dyes for light pink... they come out way too intense.Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyChain Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 RE's Pink does this to me too but it also depends on which fragrance oil I'm using at the time. lol1/2 a drop of red works good for a soft pink. =o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanillaSniffie Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I had the same problem. I just used a tad bit of red. Worked well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I love hot pink but it can be tricky. I always test the color by dripping some of the wax on a white plate and letting it cool. Its the only way I know how to add dye. Then I keep records of my color recipes so I get it right next time.If you want a simple solution CS has light pink dye chips that are perfect. Just one chip per lb of wax makes the perfect light pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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