Dye
How to Use Candle Dye?
Candle dye is not a surface paint; it is melted with the wax. Start small, check the tone on a cooled sample, and do not overload the pigment.
Granule candle dye
Rufus granule candle dyes are oil-based, concentrated, heat-melting pigments. Compared with powder dye, they settle less and are easy to work with. Intermediate tones are made by mixing primary colors. Surface paints from craft ranges do not replace in-wax dye.
How is it added?
Add about 1% granules to the melting vessel together with the raw material and stir until homogeneous. The visible color of liquid wax is darker than the solidified candle. Drip a drop onto white paper and cool it; if it is pale, go gradually to 2–4%. Repeat until you reach the tone you want. Soy gives an opaque pastel; paraffin can stay sharper and glossier.
Burning and the wick
Excess pigment clogs the wick, causing soot and a weak flame. Do not push color and fragrance to the maximum at the same time. With a new color, pour a small candle and do a burn test.
FAQs
How much dye should I add?
Start with about 1% granules. The tone shows on the cooled sample. Excess can spoil the burn.
Can I use powder dye?
Prefer a candle dye compatible with the wax. Powder pigments can settle and cause roughness. Granules are made to reduce pigment problems after drying.
Choose Materials From Stock
You can order the product groups in this guide by quantity from the Rufus Concept catalog.