eli Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Hello all,I was wondering if you can use UV Inhibitor in aroma beads? I have a couple of colors (PINK) that fade rather quickly & was thinking if I used it while mixing the beads, if it would have the (hopefully) same affect with the beads as it does with the candles. Have any of you tried this or if this won't work, what do you all use to prevent rapid fading? I know some colors will fade, I live in the South, so everything fades around here, but not THAT fast. LOL......Thanks so much for your help!!Elizabeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleasureridgecandles Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Never tried the UV in aroma beads. However, I've never had any of my air fresheners made with the aroma beads fade. If they have faded it was not noticeable. I have them in all different colors, some light, some dark and everything in between. Have you actually experienced fading in them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have used mica, it colors beautiful and never fades. I take that back, it was salt crystals I used the mica on. Sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have made aroma bead air fresheners for years ....and have fading issues. I DO use UV Inhibitor when making the beads and it has significantly decreased the fading to almost non existent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have made aroma bead air fresheners for years ....and have fading issues. I DO use UV Inhibitor when making the beads and it has significantly decreased the fading to almost non existent.The UV inhibitor I use is in powder form. Is there a different kind or how do you use it???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eli Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thanks for the replies everyone!!Yes, I've had fading, mostly in the pink. It is kinda cool when it fades, almost like a tie-dye effect, but if someone buys a pink ornie, it should stay pink......I use the powder inhibitor as well, is that what you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Yes, I use the powder as well. I melt it with a little f/o (not too hot) to get it to blend with the oil and coloring. Works like a charm!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eli Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Doglover,Thank you very much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 You are quite welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Yes, I use the powder as well. I melt it with a little f/o (not too hot) to get it to blend with the oil and coloring. Works like a charm!!how much do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 For how much, you would need to test it to see what works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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