🎨 Candle dyes
A tiny amount of dye goes a long way. Choose wax-soluble dyes: food coloring and crayons won’t work.
🎨 Dyes Candle dye chips Candle dye chips are concentrated oil-soluble colorants pressed into small chips: the easiest, cleanest way to color your wax. See guide → 
💧 Dyes Liquid candle dye Liquid candle dye is a concentrated colorant you add by the drop. It gives very precise colors and is the go-to for deep shades and gel candles. See guide → 
✨ Dyes Mica powder Mica powder adds pearly shimmer and color to wax melts and candle surfaces. Just remember: it doesn’t dissolve in wax, so it shouldn’t go in the wax that burns around a wick. See guide → Types of dye
Dye chips or flakes are easy to measure; liquid dyes go a long way with a single drop; mica adds shimmer, but it’s for decorating or wax melts because it can clog the wick.
Tips
Test the color on a spoonful of wax and let it cool: melted wax is misleading. In soy wax, bold colors make frosting more likely.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use crayons to color candles?
It’s not recommended: crayons contain pigments that can clog the wick and make the candle go out or smoke.
How much dye should I use?
Very little: one chip or one drop per 100–200 g (3.5–7 oz) of wax for soft shades. Add it gradually.
Does dye affect the wick?
Yes, dyes and mica can change how a candle burns. If you use a lot of color, you may need to size up your wick slightly.
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