How to Color Soy Candles - Do's and Don'ts from an Expert | Bramble Berry

There are a multitude of candle dyes on the market, and quite a few off-label colorants you might be curious about or tempted to try in candle making such as micas, oxides/pigments, crayons, and food coloring. Not all colorants and dyes are the same when it comes to functioning in your finished candle, especially vegetable wax candles like soy and coconut.
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The Bramble Berry dye flakes all achieved medium and vivid saturated colors with less than ½ teaspoon per pound. When using dye specifically formulated for candles, you should not encounter wick clogging issues if using the proper ratios. Your color will be even and well distributed.
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London with Particle Goods started making candles in 2017. She loves scent's link to memories and emotions. She previously shared her amazing tips for How to Make Soy Wax Candles and now she's sharing her color expertise in this video!
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[@safiYahlight1]

What kind of wick do you use ma’am.

[@evhookalways]

So no easy way to color soy wax candles if we want to sell:(

[@titiverdeasmr5314]

I am just starting and I can’t get the wax to heat beyond 160 with the double boiler method. What am I doing wrong?

[@marisoll6344]

Onl

[@mitaliattick8436]

She is so soothing to hear. She has that peace and intelligence in her throw of words.... Beautiful too👍

[@gothempress]

What a lovely comment! I agree, by the way, with your observations.

[@lukealadeen7836]

Shes not soothing, she sounds like a typical tired with life woman kinda like my wife

[@kennieloo6357]

I was wondering how they made a 20 minute video about this. Now I understand

[@Dynamofoe]

Thank you so much for this video! Explained why the liquid color that I used with soy was caused severe tunnelling and I ended up wasting 1kg of soy wax as a result of using too much dye (to get a darker color). Your candles are gorgeous and so is your hair! Thanks again - really appreciate you!!! 😊 🙏🏼 💝

[@anuragbiswas1]

i never watched tutorials this long before....but now I know it is really worth it..great vdo...i want this type of experience sharing vdos

[@wallflowernomad3023]

i love how you explain everything. very detailed and really informative specially for beginners like me

[@nanilea2255]

She’s so beautiful 💕

[@Sabrina_116]

Right!? I love her hair!!

[@ravenology3551]

This is REALLy helpful. Thank you so much for today's lesson.

[@EmmaCassidy]

I had to rewatch this twice, I zoned out because your voice is so relaxing haha! Great video though thank you for all the tips :)

[@stacygreene3473]

Great video! I'm about to dabble with making soy candles and M & P soap. I'd already wondered about adding mica into the soy wax. Thanks for explaining.

[@bluetopaz1226]

I am happy I watched this before trying to color my candles!

[@lilra5691]

video that i have been waiting for

[@davidahandcraftsoap]

Thank you so much for this information!!

[@dianeledger850]

thanks London your one of my favs

[@SenemDikmenUyar-lk5mh]

Thank you so much for your great and detailed video!! Greetings from Vienna 💕

[@pjacksonsatellite1]

This was very informative. Thank you!

[@peta-gayejarrett3897]

I am just about to venture and your videos are amazing .. really helpful ... thank you ... from Jamaica 🇯🇲.

[@letrajamison6515]

Thank you so , very helpful!!!🌹

[@ayodele1937]

this is sooooooo informative!!

[@jadestar1580]

Good tutorial. Thank you for the video.

[@kezru1581]

This is so great! Thanks

[@chonladapyvrkc8308]

Thank you fro such an informative and educational video. I've never tried making soy candles, but just by watching your video does trigger my interest to try myself.

[@KimClark-1]

Thanks for sharing this. It would be so frustrating for a beginner to put the effort into a candle, only to use a colorant that will snuff out the flame. Very helpful.

[@jayshreemarothi3708]

Thank you so much. you explain so beautifully

[@CarouselCandles]

I love using colors!

[@katiebursey7005]

I am so glad I watched this before I attempted to make colored candles! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@manar.4012]

This was so useful!! Thank you ^^

[@edwardsarafian7048]

Thank you for the immense and helpful information on your channel I enjoy watching and picking up some very useful ways to improve and fine tune my candle making small hobby/business. I have recently been asked to make the colours of flags and have eventually succeeded in the formulas after many tests however what I am finding now the colours tend to blend in storage even though initially they looked perfect and the separation lines between colours were good but in time they slowly started to blend whilst in storage. The colour dyes I have used and tested were liquid as well as dye blocks from a reputable suppliers. I know that molecules of matter will move from one to another whilst kept together for long periods of time as this is part of the physics however I was wondering if there was a way to stop this from happening.

[@kelsambaho]

Love these videos ♥️ thank u

[@wuyanggroup7484]

Love this!

[@ItachiUchiha-zp3mk]

Thanks for this video. It helps

[@kathiechalmers7297]

Love your tutorials and I was wondering if you also make melts

[@eglevaleikaite2022]

She knows so much!

[@melissaloos6378]

Love the candle-making videos...so helpful! I would like to make the watermelon candle shown...what fragrance would you suggest? Thank you!

[@DuyguNL]

Love your videos! Is it possible to mention european measuring as wel? like kg of ml? Thank u !

[@relaxingtimewithelena5295]

Sooo pretty candles 👏👏❤❤💜💜💙💙😊😊😊😊

[@lkaarenas377]

Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

[@jillsavage2834]

Thank you for this! I was really confused by what was happening with my candle. Turns out, it was a dye problem. Now I know so thanks 😊

[@annasim3236]

Hi London, amazing video tutorial ! A question : if I want to add color dye and fragrance oil to my candle wax, which should go in first ? Color dye or fragrance oil ? Thanks ..

[@MargaDiaries]

How about of you mix the mica with the oils first?

[@RossieMarrie]

I was wondering, that inhibition for burning when coloring with crayola its only for soy wax candle or those it apply for paraffin wax candles too?

[@arianagarcia7388]

it's so useful information... I'm wondering if I can use soy dye flakes in any wax?? I'm using a blender wax, can I use soy dye flakes or I should use another product???

[@kevinmiller5813]

Thanks was looking to color paraffin wax. Tried red RIT general purpose dye total fail.gonna try crayon it’s for homemade lava lamp ,very informed Thanks Again

[@vrindam]

these colors are so bright and dark. when I use mica colors the candle color becomes very light. I think I shall try with these soy wax color flakes now. Thanks for sharing

[@RonkeBeauty84]

Can we use flowers on candle or can we use use powder color like beet etc? new to candle making about to start candle business

[@peluso_palit]

Just keep it simple will do the trick.

[@lova368]

There's a oil based liquid food coloring, can I use that instead?

[@denjackson]

Great video....

[@marieo.7593]

Hi! I'm planning to make candles, can I use candle dye for white beeswax? Or should I stick with soy wax? Thank you for this informative video! 💙

[@reemiebeenie4887]

You are sooo awesome 😍

[@MISS.RUTHNIE]

OMG thank you ❤️❤️❤️ just started my buissness

[@lindaramnarine]

🔥 🕯 Thank You 🙏

[@salniki]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@americanladybug3354]

Ok. I'm going to order this. I'm not getting good color from blocks.

[@akankwasafiona6841]

hello, thanx for the vid... do you add the color wen the color is still hot or.. you add it into the fragrances.. cz mine sinks on the bottom..

[@sharonsutherland9107]

Can you use wooden wicks for a 10 and 16 oz glass jars and are there different types of wooden wicks or can you use them for different ounce sizes.

[@kaylanicholsxfallenxqueen2349]

Can I use crayons when maxing wax melts? Like for the wax burners?

[@bellabates4512]

since I bought the color dye in a cube what is the grams measurement of 1/4 tsp ? I thinking of using a grader, but worried I will get more volume than I should...

[@bsfook3499]

Your videos are very helpful! May I ask how to avoid color bleeding especially with colored wax placed on white soy wax? Thanks.

[@Moonfruitcosmetics]

The only way to avoid bleeding is to use pigment chips.

[@beautyholistycznie121]

Thank you so much, i love❤ your advices!😍 It's so helpfull!

[@linhskie]

hi! can you use soy dye wax with other types of wax (not just soy wax) e.g. palm, voltive, paraffin?

[@inbartistry9075]

yes, it's good for all candle wax types, but some harder waxes like beeswax, palm, or Burberry will need more dye. Softer waxes like soy, coconut and canola can use less

[@po4932]

What is the highest temperature wax should burn at

[@idontknowlm]

can I mix the color pigments all together to make some new colors?

[@JW-ux4ey]

What type of wax is that? It looks smooth. I need anti frosting tips for soy 464

[@marisarouillon371]

hello Bramble Berry How are you? So my candles does that does it hurt to sale them or is bad for sale them when it goes frosting?

[@angiephillips1708]

Great video. How do you make stand alone candles? (the ones with no vessel's? ex: no glass or ceramic) Could you use the crayons on those? Can you use eye shadow makeup for coloring? Thanks

[@bramble-berry]

Free-standing candles need to be made in molds (we recommend silicone). And no, you can't use crayons or eye shadow as colorants, you want to stick to candle-safe colorants.

[@gurbanism7231]

can I make a candle using fragrance oil and keep it without lid? will it lose its fragrance faster if stored without a lid?

[@reginahart3109]

So what do they color the soy wax color chips with?!

[@srijitapaul288]

Wow 😯🎉❤

[@diabloakland]

How do you get a blush pink color

[@malek3732]

So whats the best colouring way?

[@hellowmoons4089]

So for the powder candle dye, we can use oxide powder?

[@majamladenovic6953]

Can j use only liskun color in my candle? Thank you for answer

[@hellowmoons4089]

Can i use mica powder for coloring the soy wax candles?

[@claubeni1]

Hi thanks for your tutorials Im making my candles im a room that gets a little cold at night, can you tell me at what temperature should I leave the room for the 24 hours that tha candles need to be undisturbed?😃 Thank you Claudia

[@bramble-berry]

Room temperature is perfectly fine!

[@claubeni1]

@@bramble-berry thank you 🥰

[@rupalidua5258]

Hey It means we didn't use caryon colour when we make candle?

[@cassie58t5]

Hi, how long would you let the wax cool before adding other colors? Thx 😊

[@angelflorence]

if you mean mixing multiple colors together, add all the colors at the same time.

[@IsaacMaganaMusic]

I cannot find the flakes anywhere in Mexico. What else could I uso to color my soy candles?

[@charmainerichardson4012]

Thank you for sharing your videos what brand of color flacks did you recommend in your video??

[@bramble-berry]

You can find dye flakes here: www.brambleberry.com/search?q=candle+dye&lang=default

[@charmainerichardson4012]

Thank you so very much 😊

[@khanyithonjeni6969]

Do you ship your products to south africa

[@EmmiBlox]

What about resin dye?

[@visaandtravel3609]

Càn we add soy wax in hair removal wax for strong

[@Tara-og9hp]

Wooooow

[@x_moosh_x2969]

How can I paint a cured candle? I have some molds that I will pour in wax, then I was hoping to use mica to paint over the wax mold once it has cured. Mica alone isn't very pigmented, so can I mix it with something like rubbing alcohol to help it 'stick' to the candle better? Would the rubbing alcohol fully evaporate once the mica mix had dried? (I don't want to make it flammable haha). Any ideas/tips are appreciated thank you.

[@os2841]

Lol dont mix it with alcohol or any inks. You can only color it with something that colors wax so that you dont get cancer fumes.

[@bluetopaz1226]

How about adding a different color using a block of two of a wax melt in order to tint color ?

[@bramble-berry]

You can absolutely combine different wax colors to make a blend in your candles. The color blocks we offer are only for melt and pour soap though. The wax dye flakes are the best option to color your candles: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/colorants/candle-dyes

[@lenniepoblete6181]

Hi Ms London, I like the way you explain everything regarding candle making…unfortunately, the outlet of your Bramble Berry which is Michaels here in Canada doesn’t have any single items for candle making…their store is not a good place to. Shop, the one old item, wc is a left over in their inventory, still selling it for the regular price, no choice . Very disappointed with their store…

[@HerVintageCloset]

Can I use this method for candles with molds ? For example women’s torso ?

[@zinlou4167]

That's what I'm going to test! The pigments are on their way I'm so excited

[@sexsiren26]

What kind of wax are you using ?

[@dang9269]

Are these flakes eco freindly?

[@PrettyAliceNight]

When making soy candles and using fragrance and color which do you add first- the color or fragrance?

[@thelastblock]

Which one do I add first?

[@KAT-dz5vh]

i understand that mica isn’t recommend (clogged wick) for candles but i’ve seen candles on etsy and other site where the candles burn with a beautiful shimmer and use mica. I saw that you can use the smallest amount of mica and mixing it with rubbing alcohol. I’m afraid to do this method because well rubbing alcohol is very flammable. Please give me advice on how to use mica for candles without being a fire hazard.

[@tabithablalock]

I put a tiny amount of Mica with no alcohol

[@Moonfruitcosmetics]

My question would be whether the dye flakes are as effective as pigment chips and does it bleed into other colours?

[@bramble-berry]

The dye flakes are functionally similar to pigment chips and we have not seen bleeding of the colors between layers in candles so far with them!

[@seeeno]

what wax did she use?

[@sanja1583]

Can you make a video on how to make a face cream containing more aloe vera juice and vegetable glycerin than water? Thanks for everything you do. Greetings from Europe :)

[@federicagallina2135]

Ciao è bello ascoltarti s grazie per i tuoi suggerimenti...i pastelli meglio non usarli quindi che tipo di colorante suggerisci? Grazie

[@bramble-berry]

Per le candele, una tintura specifica per candele è la migliore. Puoi trovare i nostri qui: www.brambleberry.com/search?q=candle+dye&lang=default

[@anikdesjardins5069]

Can we buy your product in Canada?

[@wallflower-lo3yx]

Sorry, I know this is an old video.... but I just had a thought! I really want black candles for my wedding, but at a lower price, these are hard to come by. So I've purchased a bunch or religious pillar candles from the Dollar Tree. Anyway! Do you think it would be possible to coat a jar with melted black crayon, then pour the white wax inside? Or do you think the crayon would melt and still clog the wick?

[@bramble-berry]

Crayons are almost always a bad idea for coloring candles. They're usually made from very different wax than candles and will likely clog the wick. It's much better to use colorants designed for use in candles, such as candle dye flakes. We have great black dye flakes on our website here: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-craft/candles/colorants/charcoal-black-candle-dye-flakes/V001231.html

[@Leanne-Lea]

So can I use crayon to colour my wax melts?

[@bramble-berry]

We don't recommend it, the crayon is likely to choke up the flame and make the candle put itself out. Start at 7:03 to see what London has to say about it!

How many candles can it dye for a 16oz Bag of it? It's $60 for a 16oz bag and I was wondering if it lasts forever haha! Thank you for this video!

[@angelflorence]

1/4 teaspoon of dye is meant for 16oz of soy wax. If 1/4 teaspoon is 0.04oz then it will color 400oz (wax + dye mixture) worth of candles. So that’s about 50 8oz candles.

[@Serkunny]

How do you prevent colour bleeding from the different layers?

[@bramble-berry]

When layering your colors, always allow the wax to cool completely - it should be fully opaque and no longer warm before pouring the next layer. Then, pour at 140° F or below to ensure the colors don't bleed. We have more tips and tricks available in our 'How to Layer Candles' article that can be found here: www.brambleberry.com/how-to/candles/art0188-how-to-layer-candles.html