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Can I Use Crayons to Color Candles?

In order for your candles to achieve the most vibrant colors or pleasing pastels possible, a candle dye or candle colorant must be used. Using other forms of colorant may result in an nonfunctional candle. Can you use crayons to color candles?...

How do I Color Candles?

Hi everyone! Are you just starting out making your own candles? Wondering how to color candles? We actually have many wonderful products that are used specifically for the candle coloring process. We offer only the best candle coloring products...

Can Candle Dyes Be Used In Skin Care Products?

No, unfortunately our dyes are oil based and not meant to be used in skin care products. There are other dye products on the market that are safe to use in coloring skin care products.

What Color Will My Candle Be When it Cools?

Candles will have a different color once they have cooled versus the color of the wax when it is melted. Sometimes there can be dramatic differences. To test and see how your candle is going to turn out once it has cooled, you can simply take a...

Why Do I Have Specks Of Dye In The Bottom Of My Candle?

Specks of dye in the bottom of a candle is usually the result of dye chips or dye blocks that did not get fully melted and dispersed in the wax. When using dye chips or dye blocks and this is an issue, try adding them to the wax at a temperature...

Can The Different Types Of Candle Dyes Be Blended Together?

Yes. All of our candle dyes can be mixed together to create unique and custom colors. However, we recommend taking detailed notes so that you are able to accurately recreate the specific color when mixing dyes.

What Temperature Should I Add Dye to the Melted Wax?

We recommend adding dye to melted wax in the range of 175° - 185°, especially if you are using dye chips or dye blocks. This helps to ensure the dye melts completely and has uniform dispersion throughout the wax.