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

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  • 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.
    🌈 Learn more about coloring candles here: bberry.studio/HowtoColorCandles
    The Bramble Berry dye flakes all achieved medium and vivid saturated colors with less than œ 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.
    🌈 Find Candle Dye Flakes here: bberry.studio/CandleDyeFlakes
    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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  • @bramble-berry
    @bramble-berry  Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Thanks for watching! Learn more about coloring candles here: bberry.studio/HowtoColorCandles
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    • @safiYahlight1
      @safiYahlight1 Pƙed 3 lety

      What kind of wick do you use ma’am.

    • @evhookalways
      @evhookalways Pƙed 2 lety

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

    • @titiverdeasmr5314
      @titiverdeasmr5314 Pƙed 2 lety

      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
      @marisoll6344 Pƙed rokem

      Onl

  • @mitaliattick8436
    @mitaliattick8436 Pƙed 3 lety +114

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

    • @gothempress
      @gothempress Pƙed 3 lety +3

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

    • @lukealadeen7836
      @lukealadeen7836 Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @kennieloo6357
    @kennieloo6357 Pƙed 4 lety +75

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

  • @Dynamofoe
    @Dynamofoe Pƙed 2 lety +18

    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!!! 😊 đŸ™đŸŒ 💝

  • @anuragbiswas1
    @anuragbiswas1 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    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

  • @nanilea2255
    @nanilea2255 Pƙed 4 lety +59

    She’s so beautiful 💕

  • @wallflowernomad3023
    @wallflowernomad3023 Pƙed 3 lety +10

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

  • @ravenology3551
    @ravenology3551 Pƙed 3 lety +2

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

  • @stacygreene3473
    @stacygreene3473 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    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.

  • @EmmaCassidy
    @EmmaCassidy Pƙed 3 lety +3

    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 :)

  • @bluetopaz1226
    @bluetopaz1226 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

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

  • @chonladapyvrkc8308
    @chonladapyvrkc8308 Pƙed 2 lety

    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
    @KimClark-1 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    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.

  • @dianeledger850
    @dianeledger850 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    thanks London your one of my favs

  • @katiebursey7005
    @katiebursey7005 Pƙed 2 lety +2

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

  • @peta-gayejarrett3897
    @peta-gayejarrett3897 Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @letrajamison6515
    @letrajamison6515 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Thank you so , very helpful!!!đŸŒč

  • @SenemDikmenUyar-lk5mh
    @SenemDikmenUyar-lk5mh Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

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

  • @pjacksonsatellite1
    @pjacksonsatellite1 Pƙed 3 lety

    This was very informative. Thank you!

  • @jadestar1580
    @jadestar1580 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Good tutorial. Thank you for the video.

  • @jayshreemarothi3708
    @jayshreemarothi3708 Pƙed 3 lety

    Thank you so much. you explain so beautifully

  • @kezru1581
    @kezru1581 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    This is so great! Thanks

  • @edwardsarafian7048
    @edwardsarafian7048 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    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.

  • @davidahandcraftsoap
    @davidahandcraftsoap Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Thank you so much for this information!!

  • @ayodele1937
    @ayodele1937 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    this is sooooooo informative!!

  • @eglevaleikaite2022
    @eglevaleikaite2022 Pƙed 3 lety

    She knows so much!

  • @jillsavage2834
    @jillsavage2834 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    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 😊

  • @melissaloos6378
    @melissaloos6378 Pƙed 2 lety +2

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

  • @CarouselCandles
    @CarouselCandles Pƙed rokem

    I love using colors!

  • @manar.4012
    @manar.4012 Pƙed 2 lety

    This was so useful!! Thank you ^^

  • @ItachiUchiha-zp3mk
    @ItachiUchiha-zp3mk Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Thanks for this video. It helps

  • @DuyguNL
    @DuyguNL Pƙed 3 lety +4

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

  • @lilra5691
    @lilra5691 Pƙed 4 lety

    video that i have been waiting for

  • @kathiechalmers7297
    @kathiechalmers7297 Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @kelsambaho
    @kelsambaho Pƙed 3 lety

    Love these videos ♄ thank u

  • @annasim3236
    @annasim3236 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    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 ..

  • @kevinmiller5813
    @kevinmiller5813 Pƙed 3 lety

    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

  • @arianagarcia7388
    @arianagarcia7388 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    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???

  • @bellabates4512
    @bellabates4512 Pƙed 3 lety

    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...

  • @wuyanggroup7484
    @wuyanggroup7484 Pƙed 3 lety

    Love this!

  • @vrindam
    @vrindam Pƙed 2 lety

    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

  • @kaylanicholsxfallenxqueen2349

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

  • @RossieMarrie
    @RossieMarrie Pƙed 3 lety +3

    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?

  • @lova368
    @lova368 Pƙed 3 lety +2

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

  • @MargaDiaries
    @MargaDiaries Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @marieo.7593
    @marieo.7593 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    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! 💙

  • @relaxingtimewithelena5295
    @relaxingtimewithelena5295 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Sooo pretty candles đŸ‘đŸ‘â€â€đŸ’œđŸ’œđŸ’™đŸ’™đŸ˜ŠđŸ˜ŠđŸ˜ŠđŸ˜Š

  • @idontknowlm
    @idontknowlm Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @RonkeBeauty84
    @RonkeBeauty84 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    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

  • @marisarouillon371
    @marisarouillon371 Pƙed 3 lety

    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?

  • @sharonsutherland9107
    @sharonsutherland9107 Pƙed rokem

    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.

  • @akankwasafiona6841
    @akankwasafiona6841 Pƙed 3 lety

    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..

  • @diabloakland
    @diabloakland Pƙed 3 lety

    How do you get a blush pink color

  • @gurbanism7231
    @gurbanism7231 Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @hellowmoons4089
    @hellowmoons4089 Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @po4932
    @po4932 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    What is the highest temperature wax should burn at

  • @peluso_palit
    @peluso_palit Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Just keep it simple will do the trick.

  • @reginahart3109
    @reginahart3109 Pƙed 3 lety +1

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

  • @majamladenovic6953
    @majamladenovic6953 Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @hellowmoons4089
    @hellowmoons4089 Pƙed rokem

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

  • @MISS.RUTHNIE
    @MISS.RUTHNIE Pƙed 2 lety

    OMG thank you ❀❀❀ just started my buissness

  • @lkaarenas377
    @lkaarenas377 Pƙed 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing ❀❀❀

  • @americanladybug3354
    @americanladybug3354 Pƙed 3 lety +1

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

  • @IsaacMaganaMusic
    @IsaacMaganaMusic Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @salniki
    @salniki Pƙed 3 lety

    Thank you đŸ™đŸŸ

  • @denjackson
    @denjackson Pƙed 3 lety

    Great video....

  • @JW-ux4ey
    @JW-ux4ey Pƙed 2 lety +1

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

  • @malek3732
    @malek3732 Pƙed 3 lety

    So whats the best colouring way?

  • @visaandtravel3609
    @visaandtravel3609 Pƙed 4 lety

    CĂ n we add soy wax in hair removal wax for strong

  • @bsfook3499
    @bsfook3499 Pƙed 2 lety +1

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

  • @rupalidua5258
    @rupalidua5258 Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @reemiebeenie4887
    @reemiebeenie4887 Pƙed 3 lety

    You are sooo awesome 😍

  • @angiephillips1708
    @angiephillips1708 Pƙed 3 lety

    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
      @bramble-berry  Pƙed 3 lety +4

      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.

  • @beautyholistycznie121
    @beautyholistycznie121 Pƙed 2 lety

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

  • @linhskie
    @linhskie Pƙed 4 lety +11

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

    • @inbartistry9075
      @inbartistry9075 Pƙed rokem

      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

  • @khanyithonjeni6969
    @khanyithonjeni6969 Pƙed 3 lety

    Do you ship your products to south africa

  • @sexsiren26
    @sexsiren26 Pƙed 3 lety

    What kind of wax are you using ?

  • @dang9269
    @dang9269 Pƙed 3 lety

    Are these flakes eco freindly?

  • @seeeno
    @seeeno Pƙed 3 lety

    what wax did she use?

  • @cassie58t5
    @cassie58t5 Pƙed 3 lety +1

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

    • @angelflorence
      @angelflorence Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @x_moosh_x2969
    @x_moosh_x2969 Pƙed 3 lety

    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
      @os2841 Pƙed 3 lety

      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.

  • @lindaramnarine
    @lindaramnarine Pƙed 3 lety

    đŸ”„
    🕯 Thank You 🙏

  • @claubeni1
    @claubeni1 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    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
      @bramble-berry  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Room temperature is perfectly fine!

    • @claubeni1
      @claubeni1 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@bramble-berry thank you đŸ„°

  • @EmmiBlox
    @EmmiBlox Pƙed rokem +1

    What about resin dye?

  • @HerVintageCloset
    @HerVintageCloset Pƙed 3 lety

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

    • @zinlou4167
      @zinlou4167 Pƙed 3 lety

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

  • @charliesadie487
    @charliesadie487 Pƙed 3 lety

    The tie dyed/swirl method did not work for me 😭

  • @KAT-dz5vh
    @KAT-dz5vh Pƙed 4 lety

    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
      @tabithablalock Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I put a tiny amount of Mica with no alcohol

  • @lenniepoblete6181
    @lenniepoblete6181 Pƙed 2 lety

    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


  • @srijitapaul288
    @srijitapaul288 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    Wow đŸ˜ŻđŸŽ‰â€

  • @bluetopaz1226
    @bluetopaz1226 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

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

    • @bramble-berry
      @bramble-berry  Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +1

      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

  • @hilalebruzengin2513
    @hilalebruzengin2513 Pƙed 3 lety

    I want to ask a question . I made a candle with silicone mold. But it has bubbles on it . Why this problem happens ? Please help me

    • @organicprinciples
      @organicprinciples Pƙed 3 lety

      I've learnt that you need to stir the wax at a steady speed - not too vigourous or fast! If you do, it aerates the wax and can trap air bubbles inside. It can also mean the oil did not adhere fully to the wax. This is why some candles have bubbles on top or begin to bubble as you light them.

  • @sanja1583
    @sanja1583 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    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 :)

  • @wallflower-lo3yx
    @wallflower-lo3yx Pƙed 2 lety

    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
      @bramble-berry  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      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

  • @anikdesjardins5069
    @anikdesjardins5069 Pƙed 2 lety

    Can we buy your product in Canada?

  • @barbarareyes6171
    @barbarareyes6171 Pƙed 3 lety

    Hi I used my soy wax in a mold but is all crack Brocken can you tell me a tip ?

    • @x_moosh_x2969
      @x_moosh_x2969 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      What type of soy wax are you using? For molds, you preferably need a soy wax made for molds. So a tart and melt wax would be good to use as it's designed to come out of the mold and is also a harder wax. Wax for containers is made to adhere to the container, so isn't good for molds as it most likely won't come out of the mold very easily, it also a slightly softer wax.

  •  Pƙed 3 lety +1

    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
      @angelflorence Pƙed 3 lety

      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.

  • @PrettyAliceNight
    @PrettyAliceNight Pƙed rokem

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

  • @charmainerichardson4012
    @charmainerichardson4012 Pƙed rokem +1

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

  • @Moonfruitcosmetics
    @Moonfruitcosmetics Pƙed rokem

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

    • @bramble-berry
      @bramble-berry  Pƙed rokem

      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!

  • @federicagallina2135
    @federicagallina2135 Pƙed rokem

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

    • @bramble-berry
      @bramble-berry  Pƙed rokem +1

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