Mixing Dyes: A range of colour possibilities

Whether you enjoy liquid droppers, or our bekro chip dyes, we have a range of colours available to purchase online. But just because we don’t stock every colour under the rainbow, doesn’t mean you can’t have your pick of personal colours. Mixing candle dyes is a great way to find your perfect colour palette and is super simple to do. Let's take a closer look at how you can mix dyes for the perfect finishing touch to your creations.

Back to primary

One thing to think of before you go buying a range of colours is to have an idea about what sort of colours you want to create. This means going back to basics and remembering which colours will combine well to give you the best outcomes. Without careful consideration, more often than not, you will end up with brown or a dark and non-flattering colour. So doing a little research into what colours work well together will help you create the outcomes you had in mind. Popular choices include:

Red & Orange = Fiery Orange  •  Yellow & Green = Leaf Green  •  Blue & Purple = Ultra Purple  •  Blue & Green = Teal Green  •            Red & Purple = Wine Red  •  Pink & Red = Fuschia Pink

Best practices

To ensure that you create the perfect colour, you may want to test your wax as you go. One of the best ways to trial your waxes colour is to drip a small amount of your melted wax onto a cold, clean surface and let it set. Letting your wax set will allow you to see exactly what colour your final candle will be. Wax often looks darker and a slightly different colour before setting, which is why it's important to test it as you go. It’s also important to note that the more dye you add, the more intense your colour will be, by adding more drops or chips, the deeper and richer the colour will become, you can always add more dye but you can't take it out so remember to use your dye carefully. You can also create pastel shades and less intense colours by using less dye or chips in your wax or by using a cream dye to balance out the colour intensity.

Tips for trialing

Once you find a ratio for the colours that you like, remember to write it down for future reference. Ensure that you measure the amount of drops for liquid dye or the weight if you are using chip dye so you can create your custom colours again. When trialing dyes, it's important to remember the basics. Your chosen colours can be added to your melted wax at 70°C, just add them into your wax and stir until the colour is evenly distributed. Although dyes are simple to use and give you choice, they can be rather messy to work with, so remember to keep your surfaces covered, use gloves and always have some kitchen tissue to hand if you’re using liquid dye. Another area to look at is weighing up whether you use liquid or chip dyes. Each has their pros and cons, so it's important to research and experiment with different types of dyes to find which ones work best for you. You can read more about our different dyes in our blog here.

Here at Supplies for Candles, we love seeing what our customers are able to conjure up, especially when it comes to colour! Remember to share your creations with us on social media via Instagram and Facebook and use the hashtag #sfcfeatureme so we can see what unique creations you’ve managed to make.