Skiminims Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 So the strangest thing happened to one of my candles today...I made a batch of three candles (black cherry FO, 1oz pp used with the 4630)Each had a diff wick in them since I'm still testing wicks. I put a wick I hadn't tried before in one. 51-32-18P. I lit it for 30 mins yesterday morning but it smoked something fierce and had a tall flame (wick was trimmed to 1/4") so I snuffed it after 30 mins. I decided to try it again today and the same thing happened after a few mins so I blew it out (brainfart) and took it outside onto the porch table for the smoke to billow for a few mins. I forgot about it being out there and it was out there maybe 20mins or so. When I went outside to get it, it was discolored! I'm not sure how to describe it so I've attached a few pics showing what happened.The other two candles have been fine and there's no discoloration on them at all.Any thoughts on what I might have done wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Do you use UV inhibitor? Looks like the sun faded the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffancy Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 My 1st thought is that the sun got to it, did u add UV Inhibitor?Now, I made some Black Cherry (Just Scent FO) candles last year and used dye chips from Cierra Candle Supply and they discolored and weren't exposed to light.So, who was the FO and dye supplier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiminims Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 My 1st thought is that the sun got to it, did u add UV Inhibitor?Now, I made some Black Cherry (Just Scent FO) candles last year and used dye chips from Cierra Candle Supply and they discolored and weren't exposed to light.So, who was the FO and dye supplier?Well, it's been mostly cloudy all day today and it was never in direct sunlight. It was on a covered porch.As for the dye chips, I got them from Candle Science and they are Reddig Glo. The FO is suspect because I got it from my local candle lady and she had a large bottle of it. She measured out an ounce for me and put it in an empty cleaned out pill bottle So I'm not sure where the FO came from. I may have to send her an email and find out.I didn't know you could put UV inhibitor into the 4630 container wax. I kinda thought it may have had it in there already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 It doesn't and I add it to all my glass container candles in 4630. That looks just like what happened to a lavender candle of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Phelps Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I have had them discolor in my store. I have tint on the windows, but just a little light can do it. Makes me mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiminims Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 Thats crazy! Looks like I'm gonna need to get some UV inhibitor. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredron Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Blues & purples are the worst. I think a flashlight beam will discolor them. UV additive will help, but nothing will stop discoloration completely if sunlight hits them.Fredron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artcwolf Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I now purposly put my white tea & berries candles in sun for a bit to give it a swirl look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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