Question: What kind of colorants can I use in gel candles?
Answer: I have found that oil-soluble, liquid candle dyes work the best for gel. Powdered dyes, and dye blocks, that are fine in paraffin wax, just seem to clump and cloud in gel wax. (Though check with your supplier - there are dye blocks and powders out there that work fine in gel.) I have seen some interesting effects with glitters and micas in gel, but they were for "effect" not for color.
The other thing to remember is that it just takes a tiny tiny bit of color to color the gel. Put a tiny drop of the liquid dye on the tip of a toothpick and stir it in...one tiny bit at a time. You'll be amazed at how little it takes.
More Gel Candle Making FAQs
- What is gel wax?
- Are there different kinds of gel wax?
- How do I melt gel wax?
- What are the benefits of gel wax?
- How is it different from traditional waxes?
- Can I use the same fragrances in gel wax?
- How do I get the gel out of the bucket?
- What type of wicks should I use?
- What kind of containers can I use?
- Can I make my own gel wax?
- How much fragrance can I use in gel wax?
- Can I embed anything in gel wax candles?
- What is "cold flow"?
- What kind of colorants can I use in gel candles?
- Are gel candles dangerous?
