Jeana Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 sorry to have so many questions lately I am just now starting to notice the colors in my candles, that started out being vibrant and deep, turning very pale a couple of weeks after making them. I have noticed it with two different brands of color chips, and I even get some slight fading with the liquid color. Does this mean I need to add a UV inhibitor? And if this additive will stop this, will it change the way my candle burns? I didn't notice the fading before summer began, even though the candles are only inside the house. Does anyone else have this issue? If so, how do you resolve it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Fading is one of the main problem with adding color, I have less fading using Liquid dyes adding UV does help. Reds and purples are the worst for fading. Some FO will even cause it to fade faster Mulberry being my #1 FO that causes fading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottopus Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Does this mean I need to add a UV inhibitor? And if this additive will stop this, will it change the way my candle burns? UV inhibitor will only slow down the fading. I don't add UV inhibitor to my test candles. When I make a production candle with UV inhibitor, it burns that same ways as the tester. I use a two part solid UV inhibitor at the recomended percentages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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