suggestion to colour a candle?

Question

Hi.

I'm looking for a large 3 wick candle in gold colour but i can't find it.

I was thinking in buying a white or ivory colour and then colour it with gold.

Any suggestion what material can i use to colour the candles?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Be very careful what you stick to the outside of a candle, anything combustible is likely to cause a small bonfire by diverting the flame.
British Red Cross shops are selling 3 wick mulled wine style candles that are great.
Otherwise: I've decorated candles in the past by dribblng the wax from a lit coloured candle over the outside of the one I'm decorating - if you see what I mean - looks great and you could use red and green wax on a white 3 wick candle .

Answer 2

Tie a gold ribbon or cover it with glitter sparkles (can be found in any art shop).

Edit - As Kathy S says be careful what you stick on the outside. My ribbon suggestion would be for decorative purposes. Take it off before you light it.

Answer 3

I've used melted crayons to color wax.