Crayons Don't Work as Dye in Candles
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Hi everyone. Just a quick video to show that quality crayons don't work as a colorant in candles if you want to burn the candles. I show the candle wick clogging from the pigment as it is burning for just a few minutes. Cheap crayons that don't color well may not clog the wicks as much but you still won't get much color and who knows what the crayon is actually made from. It may not be made from materials that you actually want to burn.
If you use tiny amounts the candles may burn. But they will probably struggle and won't be deeply colored. The moral of the story is that candle dyes are cheap and made to be used in candles.
About the Author — Lyschel Bersch, Founder of Candle Cocoon
For more than two decades, Lyschel has been studying the chemistry of candles — not just how they burn, but why they burn the way they do. As the owner of Candle Cocoon, she has personally tested thousands of wick, wax, and fragrance oil combinations, building one of the most accurate fragrance‑specific wick charts in the industry. Her work blends science, safety, and artistry, helping makers understand the “why” behind candle behavior so they can create cleaner, safer, more reliable candles. When she’s not testing wicks, she’s developing high‑purity fragrance oils and teaching makers how to elevate their craft through knowledge, not guesswork.