carlyrockstar Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Hi all! I am making about 40 soy containers for my cousin's shower, and I must have them done by Saturday - before that actually so they can cure. Anyhow, I am so frustrated about the coloring. I am using red dye chips and I cannot achieve a red color for the life of me! I am by no means an expert candle maker, I have been doing it as a hobby and for friends & family for about 3 years now. I bought wax from moonglow, the 'best' wax they have with the additive. It's called enchanted lites soywax I believe. Anyway, the color is more of a pinkish - mauve, definitely NOT red. Can anyone offer me any advice? It would be greatly appreciated, and thank you in advance. -Carly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 What type of dye are you using? I find that liquid dyes work when you want a nice deep color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia1 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 You could try to darken it with a bit of black, however that may not make the red you are looking for. I get a great true red color with cinnamon red dye chips in soy wax. Usually 1 per pound does pretty good, sometimes I'll add alittle more to get it darker.hth,amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Liquid dyes are far more concentrated. I'm not sure if Pryme colors are still available, but they make a nice intense red. I use EVO colors also, I haven't tried their red yet, cuz I still have Pryme red. But EVO colors are very dark and they don't smell bad. You can get them from candlewic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I use CS Reddig dye chips for my soy candles. Colors always come out vibrant and true. I use CB135. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyrockstar Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thank you all for your replies. I do have some liquid dye and tried it a while ago, it didn't seem to work. I will try it again. I am making 4 cups of wax at a time, how many drops should I add? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Assuming 4 cups is about a pound in weight, you will probably need at least 8 drops for a true red. Put a little on wax paper and let it harden before pouring to see if you're happy with the color. I usually pour some into a white souffle cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyrockstar Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thank you, I will definitely try that. I will be back soon to let you know how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess05 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I use CS Reddig dye chips for my soy candles. Colors always come out vibrant and true. I use CB135.The CS redding dye chips are awesome, i also use them in soy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Soy is naturally white, so achieving a dark value color (like red) is difficult. Red is also a color that promotes frosting, so by the time you use enough dye to get a nice, deep red, the frosting can be scary!For deep colors, I like to use palm wax. Frosting isn't an issue and I can get really pure, deep colors with it! HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyrockstar Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 OK Guys - I finally got done with half of them. The color is acceptable to my cousin and myself (I suppose) I will try the palm wax next time. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good supplier? I had to use quite a bit of dye, and I am now worried about frosting. They have been curing for a few hours now and there is very little frosting on the top. Hopefully it will stay that way. Thank you all for all of the wonderful advice - I will most definitely be back the next time I need help. Thanks again - Carly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Adding a bit yellow will usually take out the pink and give you a truer red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess05 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 OK Guys - I finally got done with half of them. The color is acceptable to my cousin and myself (I suppose) I will try the palm wax next time. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good supplier? I had to use quite a bit of dye, and I am now worried about frosting. They have been curing for a few hours now and there is very little frosting on the top. Hopefully it will stay that way. Thank you all for all of the wonderful advice - I will most definitely be back the next time I need help. Thanks again - CarlyWhere are you located at? There is a "supplier by state" link around here....here you go: http://www.suppliersbystate.com/state-listings.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I also had a problem getting a true red in soy, then started using the eco dyes from candlewic. I get a very nice true red without having to use alot. I also get my palm from them. they're in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyrockstar Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Thanks again! I'm in Michigan. I will definitely try to experiment by adding other colors next time too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrbd Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I tried this yesterday . For years I have been making apple that is pink . It worked great thank you so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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