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A successful candle also relies on its colour. To support you, our department brings together the 4 most-used formats in DIY candle making: liquid dye, granular dye, marbling dye and mica powders. Each delivers a precise visual effect — crystal-clear transparency, saturated opacity, marbled patterns or pearlescent glow — to leave you free in your final rendering.
All our candle dyes are compatible with the most common waxes (soy, beeswax, paraffin, rapeseed) and comply with IFRA and CLP recommendations for scented candles. Dosages are designed to remain active without overloading the matter or disturbing the burn. For a full overview of choice, dosage and use of every format, see our candle dyes guide.
Oil-based, this liquid candle dye incorporates in a few drops into the melted wax. Ideal for poured candles in soy or paraffin, it delivers great purity of tone and blends willingly with other juices to compose bespoke shades. See our full range of liquid candle dyes — from deep red to navy blue.
Granular candle dye from Bekro is the makers' favourite for its simplicity: a reference dosage of 3 g per 1 kg of wax and a blend that takes one to two minutes. Greasy texture, long shelf life, undisturbed burn. Discover our granular selection.
For a more artistic finish, the marbling tint, based on organic solvent, is worked on the surface of moulded candles. A few minutes are enough to create a unique pattern with a salad bowl, a stick and a bit of water. Explore our marbling collection.
Mica powders are natural mineral pigments, ideal for colouring wax melts and for cosmetic formulations (soaps, balms, bath salts). They bring a pearly or shimmering glow that conventional dyes cannot produce. See our natural micas.
For makers who favour a responsible approach, we highlight a selection of natural candle dyes and organic candle dyes. For scented wax melts and cosmetic creations (soaps, balms), our naturally-sourced micas deliver an unmatched pearly finish. Our liquid and granular tints are themselves free of CMR-classified substances at recommended dosages, and comply with European standards (CLP CE No. 1907/2006) and IFRA recommendations specific to scented candles.
Whether you work with soy wax, beeswax, paraffin or rapeseed vegetable waxes, all our formats adapt. Each product page specifies compatibility support by support.
The right candle dye depends on the wax type and the desired visual rendering.
Overloading a pigment does not intensify colour beyond a threshold and can disrupt the burn. For a pure white candle, granular remains the most stable solution; for a deep red, it's best to combine liquid and granular.
A question often comes up: can you colour a candle with food colouring? The answer is no. Food colourings are water-soluble and do not bind to wax, which is lipidic. Result: pigments that settle at the bottom, stains on unmoulding, sometimes smoke when burning. Using a dye specifically formulated for candles remains essential.
Artisans, workshops and developing brands: our entire range of candle dyes along with our micas for wax melts and cosmetics is available in professional packaging, with tiered pricing and a dedicated commercial follow-up. Quote within 24 hours for committed volumes.
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