Important Notes
This technique must be done with Rit All-Purpose Powder Dye.
If using a color formula, please note that formulas are only listed with liquid dyes. Since you must use powder dye to dye candles, please refer to our chart on how to convert liquid formulas to powder ones here.
Instructions
- Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills.
- Melt 1 cup 240 mL of beeswax pellets into a mini slow cooker or a double boiler. Stir until melted.
- Add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon 7-15 mL of Rit All-Purpose Powder Dye. The more dye used, the more intense the color will be.
- Stir well. You may notice that not all the dye will dissolve completely. That is okay! It should not impact your results.
- Using a spare candle, test the color by dipping it directly into the dyebath until you achieve your desired color. If color is too light, add more dye; if it is too dark, add more beeswax to lighten the color.
- Once you are satisfied with the color, dip candle into the dyed beeswax for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Remove candle carefully from dyebath and let it dry on paper towels.
