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Candle Dyes ~~
Flakes and Liquid Dyes
MillCreek dyes are a breeze to
use! One ounce of flakes will color approximately 30 to 40 pounds of wax to
a medium shade. For lighter or darker shades, simply adjust the
amount used. The best way to obtain consistency
throughout your candle line is by measuring the amount used before adding
it to the wax. Different dyes can be mixed to create
different colors. Try adding a little brown to achieve a richer color.
Conducting fade and burn tests are always recommended.
For Dye Flakes: Dissolve dye flakes in the wax at
approximately 190 degrees. Stirring the dye flakes into your wax
composition will speed up the process. Always make sure color flakes
are completely melted before pouring the candle. Typical usage
is approximately 1/2 gram per pound of wax. Hint: When
done mixing dyes, dip a piece of white paper into your pour pot and
allow to dry.
This color should give you a good idea of how your finished candles
will appear. The color you are trying to achieve is a matter of
preference and the amount used will depend upon your desired shade. Dye
Flakes are sold in one ounce bags for $4.50 each.
For Liquid Dyes: Add your liquid dye drops into your melted wax at
175*, stirring until incorporated. The liquid dyes do have a scent
from the bottle but are used in such a very small percentage that the
dye scent should not change the scent of your candles. The color you are trying to achieve is a matter of
preference and the amount used will depend on your desired shade. Liquid Candle
Dyes sold in one ounce dropper bottles for $4.95.
UV Stabilizer is used to aid in color retention of colored
candles that are exposed to sunlight/UV rays and fluorescent lighting.
Recommend testing usage: .01%-.03%. Add into wax as it is
melting prior to introducing color and/or fragrance. Mix
thoroughly before adding color and/or fragrance. UV Stabilizer is available in powered form in
one ounce packages for $2.95.
MillCreek Candle Dye Flakes:
| Color |
Price for One Ounce Dye Flakes
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Blue, dark |
$4.50 |
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Brown |
$4.50 |
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Burgundy |
$4.50 |
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Green, dark |
$4.50 |
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Orange (color of actual pumpkin) |
$4.50 |
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Violet/Purple |
$4.50 |
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Yellow |
$4.50 |
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Ivory |
$4.50 |
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Sage |
$4.50 |
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Red |
$4.50 |
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White |
$4.50 |
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Spicy Orange (mix of orange, brown, yellow; more the
color of pumpkin pie) |
$4.50 |
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MillCreek Liquid Candle Dyes:
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Color |
Price
for One Ounce Bottles |
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Dark Blue |
$4.95 |
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Brown |
$4.95 |
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Dark Green |
$4.95 |
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| Orange |
$4.95 |
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Purple |
$4.95 |
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Yellow |
$4.95 |
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Red |
$4.95 |
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Burgundy |
$4.95 |
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Black |
$4.95 |
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Liquid Dye Hand
Solvent Cleaner, 1 ounce bottle |
$2.75 |
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UV Stabilizer, 1 ounce package |
$2.95 |
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For Body Safe Colorants Please see the
Bath and Body
Page
For use in MillCreek's Soy Lotion, Soy Body
Wash, Soy Splash, Soy Shampoo & Soy Conditioner and Melt and Pour Soap Bases.
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