Question 1

How much dye do I need per kg of wax?

Accepted Answer

Start tiny: 0.1-0.2% (1-2g per kg) gives a pastel shade, and 0.5% is already deep. Always test a small pour first — colour looks darker in liquid wax than in the cured candle.

Question 2

Liquid or block dye — which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Liquid dyes are easiest to dose precisely and blend instantly. Blocks are tidier to store and great for repeatable batch recipes. Both are wax-soluble — never use water-based colourants.

Question 3

Will dye affect the burn or scent throw?

Accepted Answer

At normal loads, no. Overdosing dye can clog the wick and dull the scent, so if a heavily coloured candle burns poorly, reduce the dye before changing the wick.

Question 4

Can I mix dyes to create custom colours?

Accepted Answer

Yes — wax dyes mix like paint. Keep notes of your ratios per kg so you can reproduce the exact shade in production batches.

Candle Dyes

UV Inhibitor

Red Candle Dye

Black Candle Dye

Green Candle Dye

Light Blue Candle Dye

Pink Candle Dye

Yellow Candle Dye

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