Mama Turtle Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I have my candles in a few boutiques and I am finding that the flourescent light is making most of my candles frost even though they were not that way to begin with. I know that soy is very sensitive to light and heat, but is there anything I can add to help prolong the shelf life of the dye?? Will the UV inhibitor help at all? Thanks for any suggestions!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 do you color your candles?there is a uv inhibator..that some people use..i never have..but maybe do a search, and there will be somegood info..of others results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Are you sure they're frosting, or could they just be fading from the lights? If they're frosting it could simply be from time and/or environmental conditions. In any event, you should probably be using UV inhibitor. It doesn't take long for dye to fade from light exposure, so it's just a good idea in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Turtle Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 If definitely looks like frosting to me....in a very bad way...entire candle. I have seen some of my purples fade at outdoor shows right in front of me to a greyish color, but the shop candles definitely looked frosted to me. I currently do not add anything to my 464 wax, but the FO and dye chips, but I do put in extra chips for vibrant colors. I will give the UV inhibitor a try. Thanks for responding!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Yep also have major frosting with 464 (I now no longer colour as a result). Tried various things to stop the frosting but haven't found anything that works - so if anyone has any suggestions. Have seen some great pure soy coloured and wish I could do the same. I did find higher pour temps helped a little but still had frosting issues. I used liquid dyes as well.Also tried the UV -stops the colour fading but not the frosting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I now temper my 464 and have eliminated all the frosting. I have some candles that are over a year old and they still look new. (Although, I don"t color my candles, no additives...just uv). I know tempering can lead to heated discussions, but it sure does work for me. Tempering (for me) however, does not always ensure pretty tops. But that dry, frosty look is long gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soy327 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 blue, do you mind sharing with us how you are tempering your wax:rolleyes2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Of course. The process is just as I have seen recommended on this forum: Heat to 125 degrees, Cool to 100, Heat to 115 and pour. The jars must be warm for proper adhesion. This works for me. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Turtle Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 I am not having issues of frosting after initial pour, but after they are placed in a boutique to sell. I suspect it is the flourescent light and uneven temps in the shops. I can't imagine they run their air/heat overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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