dirtybirdsoaps Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Ive been using reddig-glo dye chips for a while not bt I'm thinking about switching to liquid. Any advice? Right now dye chips are simple. Toss one in your good to go lol but I know with the liquid you can make a variety of colors and the shade you want.Which one do you use and why?Oh and I'm using these in GB415 soy jar candles and starburst palm for clamshells and pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franu61 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I use both. The chips are easier and the results much more consistent but the liquid is less expensive to use. Hard to get a "half" drop of liquid tho. I usually use the drops for simple colors cuz i'm not that good at mixing..if i want 'mauve' i will use a mauve chip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I prefer chips, just because I make a freaking, bloody mess with the liquid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I use liquid from Peak and CS in my parasoy. Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I use liquid from lonestar. I don't care for chips cause sometimes they leave specks in my wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I prefer chips, just because I make a freaking, bloody mess with the liquid :laugh2: I can relate!! But, I still use it 95% of the time over chips. OP - if you get liquids, get some Goo Gone. It will take liquid dye off your skin and just about anything else you accidentally get it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Love dye, always covered in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilW Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I use liquid dye from Aztec and I really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Hi April! Does the dye get all over you? I've been looking at their caps for awhile. I use CSs eye dropper type & NGs flip cap & they make a mess.I use liquid dye from Aztec and I really like it. Edited October 3, 2012 by ChandlerWicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilW Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hi!Well when I first started out I didn't know how messy liquid dye could be so I didn't pay much attention and got a little dot on the side of my hand and it got all over EVERYTHING. It was a nightmare it was on the doors and all over the kitchen (luckily I got it all off) LOL. After that I payed attention and am really careful and haven't had any major incidents yet. After I use it I take a little piece of paper towel and make sure I get anything off that may have leaked on it. I would love to use dye chips but I tried some from Aztec and it would not color the wax. I'm not sure why or what happened but I tried three different colors and it did nothing. I now have three bags that will never get used. I will say that their red liquid dye does not turn red in soy wax it's not such a big deal for me though it's definitely a medium pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thanks, I'll try those types of caps. I didn't care for dye chips, seemed to change wicking alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybirdsoaps Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 well LOL seems like its half and half. I appreciate everyones tips as well because I KNOW I would make a mess with the liquid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilW Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Thanks, I'll try those types of caps. I didn't care for dye chips, seemed to change wicking alot.You're welcome! They are definitely worth trying. I hope they work out for you also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) The best move I ever made was giving up color. I color on request and love AH/RE or Cajun liquid. Edited October 6, 2012 by chuck_35550 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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