blacktieaffair Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I just received an order for one of my TPs, and they want it "goth". Black TP with red "blood" swirls dripped on it ( similar to the picture below but in black with red ).I usually get my liquids dyes out of Alabaster but I was wondering if anyone has had to do a REALLY red candle before, and if so, did you use liquids, pigs, flakes, blocks, etc? I really dont want to have to buy more dye but will if I have to ( its for BF's daughter so I gotta make him happy lol ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Add black to your red until you get the red you want.Liquid dye from Lone Star is the best, by far, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 hmmm Thanks Sliver, I might try to get some from there. I just love the ease of liquids. I guess one of the reasons I went with Alabaster years ago ,( now Community Candle I think it is ) , is they had so many different shades and for me at the time, just starting out, it was easier to get one of their sampler packs with tons of different colors in it, til I figured out how to work the dyes. Thanks for the suggestion! I usually try to stick with what has worked for me, but at the same time, Im open to new suggestions if it can improve things! Thanks Again ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I'll be the one to tell you to add brown to your red to get a blood red lol. Liquids for this. A drop at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thanks Scented ! I can always use as many options and opinions as I can get !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 For me, I have found that if I want a really true dark red, it helps to add black and a touch! of yellow or orange. the yellow or orange takes the pink hue out of it and you get a truer red. Don't add too much, though, or you just get dark orange. I test mine on a piece of white plastic before I pour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 hehehe thats how I test mine too, wax paper. And TY for the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spark-me-up Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 ok... my two cents, just to confuse things further I think you need to go for a "kick ass" fresh blood red, rather than a deep red, because it'll show up better against the black wax. If the blood colour is too "dark", I think you might loose some of the effect- it won't stand out as much.The red dyes (from a supplier here), both liquid & blocks, make a "flat" red, so I make my own... it has more "zing". If I want it a little darker, I add a TINY bit of blue!Anyway, Good Luck... sounds cool =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I never tried brown! I will next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 both liquid & blocks, make a "flat" red, so I make my own... it has more "zing". If I want it a little darker, I add a TINY bit of blue! =)Thats kinda what's going on here. These just aren't quite right for what I want. I have three versions of red, one has too much blue, too much orange or just .. weird ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spark-me-up Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 wierd & frustrating! Umm... what about trying one or two of them with a "canary" yellow ? Over he have a choice of a "sunflower" yellow too, but that's very "orange" to start with. Canary is kinda more "citrus". Anyway, whatever you do, write it down. Gets SO confusing when you're adding this & that, would be a shame to hit exactly what you want & then not remember. I have done that & kicked myself Only other thing I can think of is to add in a chip/ small drop of fluro dye, if you have some lying round? I have some here to test, but haven't tried anything yet. There's red, pink, yellow & orange that might do the trick? I am wary of these because you can only use a tiny amount before it can cause trouble, but that might be all you need & who knows? Could end up super fantastic?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Adding brown to red works better that black for me. When I add black to red I end up with a sort of burgandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karie Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I made a batch of Dragon's Blood last night. I used about 9 drops of red (Peak) and 3 drops of black. I think it's too burgandy as someone mentioned. Next time I'm going to try brown. The picture actually brightens up the color because of the flash. (1274 IGI, 3T steric, poured at 148). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 I see what you're talking about Karie, but, if it helps any... its a GORGEOUS color !!!! Like I said in another thread, sometimes the "goofs" are fantastic ! ( my only problem is I've never been able to duplicate the goofs LOL ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Well they say that's why you should document everything ... not saying I do, because I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I made a batch of Dragon's Blood last night. I used about 9 drops of red (Peak) and 3 drops of black. I think it's too burgandy as someone mentioned. Next time I'm going to try brown. The picture actually brightens up the color because of the flash. (1274 IGI, 3T steric, poured at 148).[ATTACH=CONFIG]23089[/ATTACH]Nice candle and I really like the color - since no one knows what color a dragon's blood would be - almost any color is doable for that scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I made a batch of Dragon's Blood last night. I used about 9 drops of red (Peak) and 3 drops of black. I think it's too burgandy as someone mentioned. Next time I'm going to try brown. The picture actually brightens up the color because of the flash. (1274 IGI, 3T steric, poured at 148).[ATTACH=CONFIG]23089[/ATTACH]Wow...that is a pretty color. I jotted down the color drops to try to duplicate it. I'm thinking Sugared Plum in this color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oooo good idea Jeanie ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oooo good idea Jeanie !Have that FO in the cabinet winking at me...perfect timing. Ordered the dyes, a few other things but probably won't be here until mid next week. Guess that gives me more time to work on this rustic technique that sure doesn't look like the others I see in the gallery. Ready to move on over to candles yet? :tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karie Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 If you try to duplicate, use a little less black. I'll take another picture when the sun comes up so you can see the difference without the flash. I really want my Dragon's Blood to look like blood. Of course dragons have black blood but not many people know that. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 " are you ready to move onto candles yet " ......... uh NO ! Now, I have been reading a lot over in MP from Candy and PA and they definitely have my interest up .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karie Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 You can see in this picture it's quite a bit darker without a flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 If you try to duplicate, use a little less black. I'll take another picture when the sun comes up so you can see the difference without the flash. I really want my Dragon's Blood to look like blood. Of course dragons have black blood but not many people know that. ;-)OK...Thanks......I'll use a 1 drop and see how it looks or go up to 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 welllllllllllll I just thought I liked it before........... now I LOVE it ! Wow at those colors ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 welllllllllllll I just thought I liked it before........... now I LOVE it ! Wow at those colors !I know...now I see how it looks in sunlight and love both colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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