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Candle Colours and Candle Varnishes

Create candles exactly the way you want them, with the right candle colours and candle varnishes for a professional finish.

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What is candle colour?

Candle colour refers to specially developed wax-soluble dyes or pigments used to colour candle wax. Depending on the product, they are available in liquid form or as a solid, for example as pellets.

What is candle varnish?

Candle varnish is a special finishing coating for candles that burns off safely and without residue as the candle is lit. Applied by dipping or brushing, it gives candles a coloured, protective and often glossy surface. Transparent candle varnish is also suitable for sealing motifs, such as water-slide transfers or candle tattoos.

Our candle colours

Candle colour for full colouring

Candle colour for full colouring consists of wax-soluble dyes designed to colour the entire wax mass of a candle evenly. This gives the finished candle a consistent, uniform shade that remains visible while burning or when cut, without a white core showing through.

Candle colour for full colouring (2803)

The 2803 range comprises wax-soluble base colours that can be used individually or mixed with one another. This creates precisely reproducible shades with a wide variety of colour options. The dust-free pellet form allows clean, simple and accurate dosing.

Features:

  • Wax-soluble dyes for full colouring of the candle body.
  • Particularly suitable for pastel shades in natural waxes.
  • Also suitable for more intense colour effects in outer-layer wax applications.
  • High solubility in wax and low-residue burning.
  • Efficient, high-quality and easy to dose thanks to wax-based pellets.
Candle dye to color through series 2803 (violet 290)

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Highly Concentrated Candle Dye Pellets for Wax Colouring (2803)

Content: 0.01 Kilogram (€549.00 / 1 Kilogram)

Regular price: €5.49

Candle colour for full colouring (2804)

The 2804 range consists of ready-to-use colours that can be used directly or mixed together. Thanks to the pellet form, they are particularly easy to process and can be dosed reliably. Ideal for anyone who wants to colour candles efficiently and with consistent colour quality.

Features:

  • Wax-soluble dyes for colouring the candle body.
  • Ready-to-use colours.
  • Can be mixed with one another for individual colour shades.
  • Particularly suitable for pastel tones in natural waxes.
  • High yield, good solubility and clean processing.
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Highly Concentrated Candle Dye Pellets for Wax Colouring (2804)

Content: 0.01 Kilogram (€649.00 / 1 Kilogram)

Regular price: €6.49

Liquid candle colour

Liquid candle colour is particularly easy to use and is suitable for even colouring of melted wax. At present, we only offer liquid candle colour on request.

Candle colour for dipping

Candle colours for dipping contain high-intensity pigments for decorative surface finishing. They are not suitable for colouring the entire candle mass, but for making coloured outer-layer wax used to coat finished candles. Their advantage lies in especially rich, opaque and lightfast shades.

Neon candle colours for dipping (2501)

The 2501 range was specially developed for bright, vivid neon colours. The shades can be mixed with one another, are lightfast and optimised for an intense visual effect. At the same time, they are ideal for producing coloured outer-layer wax for candle dipping.

Features:

  • Intensely luminous neon shades.
  • Suitable for coloured outer-layer wax and dip-dye candles.
  • Insoluble pigments for strong surface colours.
  • Minimal effect on burning behaviour when used correctly.
  • Efficient, high-quality and easy to dose thanks to wax-based pellets.
Neon candle colours for dipping
Neon candle colours for dipping

Content: 0.01 Kilogram (€699.00 / 1 Kilogram)

Regular price: €6.99

Candle varnishes

Candle varnish is a special coating used to finish completed candles. By dipping or brushing it on, an even, decorative surface with an attractive sheen is created.

Candle varnish metallic

The Hydro Metallic range is based on water-based coatings that are low-odour and durable. Candle varnish Metallic creates an elegant, metallic-gloss finish in effects such as gold, silver or copper.

Features:

  • Water-based candle varnish, dilutable with water.
  • Forms an outer layer and does not affect the burning process.
  • Easy to apply and simple to clean with water.
  • High yield and good opacity.
  • Elegant metallic effects in gold, silver and copper.


Candle Lacquer Metallic Glossy Water Soluble Gold 100 ml
Candle Lacquer metallic glossy water-soluble

Content: 0.1 Liter (€89.80 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €8.98

Candle varnish black

This Hydro candle varnish gives candles an elegant black surface. It is available in matte and glossy finishes and can be applied diluted with water.

Features:

  • Water-based candle varnish, dilutable with water.
  • Forms an outer layer and does not affect the burning process.
  • Available in a matte or glossy finish.
  • Tools can be cleaned easily with water.
  • High-quality, even surface finishing.

Candle Lacquer black matte water-soluble
Candle Lacquer black matte water-soluble

Content: 0.1 Liter (€119.80 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €11.98

Candle varnish transparent

The transparent, glossy Hydro candle varnish is ideal for sealing and protecting candles you have decorated yourself. It preserves embellishments, provides a high-quality finish and gives the surface a clear shine.

Features:

  • Water-based candle varnish, dilutable with water.
  • Forms an outer layer and does not affect the burning process.
  • Transparent and glossy.
  • Ideal for protecting and sealing finished candles.
  • Tools can be cleaned easily with water.

Candle lacquer transparent glossy water-based 100 ml
Candle Lacquer transparent glossy water-soluble

Content: 0.1 Liter (€79.80 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €7.98

Our manufacturer: Kaiser Lacke

With Kaiser Lacke, we rely on an experienced German company with many years of expertise in decorative surface finishing. The brand specialises in special colours and coatings for candles, glass and other materials and is regarded as an established supplier in the market.

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DistrEbution – a reliable partner for candle colours and candle varnishes

Discover a broad range of high-quality candle dyes, pigments and candle varnishes – suitable for hobby use as well as professional processing. Available in flexible pack sizes from 10 g up to larger packaging units.

For individual enquiries and attractive conditions for orders from 10 kg of candle colour or candle varnish, simply get in touch.

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FAQ

Colourant is the collective term for all colour-giving substances, which include both pigments and dyes. The main difference between pigments and dyes lies in their solubility. Colourants that are soluble in their application media are referred to as dyes, whereas insoluble colourants are classified as pigments. As the colouring function works differently, the two groups also differ in their areas of application.

Advantages: Dyes dissolve completely in the wax and enable a homogeneous colouring of the entire candle mass. This means the colour effect remains even and consistent while burning and melting. Ideal for fully coloured candles without visible colour differences in the core.

Disadvantages: Dyes are not completely lightfast and may fade with prolonged exposure to UV light or sunlight. In addition, the maximum colour intensity is limited: Very strong or opaque shades can only be achieved to a limited extent, as high dosages may negatively affect the burn, the flame and the burning characteristics.

Advantages: Pigments make particularly more intense colours possible that cannot be achieved with dyes. They also have a high light/UV resistance.

Disadvantages: Strong stirring is required, as pigments do not dissolve in the wax, but only disperse within it. Pigments can only be used for the outermost layer of the candle, otherwise the wick may become clogged. The candles therefore have a white core.

Yes, candle colour can, under certain circumstances, have a significant effect on the burning behaviour of candles. Both pigments and dyes can accumulate in the wick if used in too high a concentration and clog the capillaries.
Yes, both types of colour can be combined, provided that the respective application concepts are considered separately. However, it is important to use the overall dosage with care, as the load from dyes and pigments is cumulative. Excessive colour concentration may negatively affect burn behaviour, flame stability and the capillary action of the wick. We therefore recommend testing the combination in small trial batches before using it in production. Direct mixing of pigment colours and dyes is not advisable, as the two types of colourants behave differently in the wax.
That depends on the application. Liquid dyes are often preferred for smaller production runs and hobby use, as they are easy to dose and process. Solid dyes (for example in pellet form) are mainly used in professional applications because they allow precise dosing and reproducible colour results.
Candle dye pellets can look very different in their solid state compared with the final result in molten wax. This is because they are highly concentrated and only reveal their final colour effect once they have fully dissolved in the hot wax. In particular, with pigments and other insoluble colourants, the colour impression in pellet form is often noticeably darker or more intense than in the finished candle.
Before use, the candle coating should be stirred thoroughly to ensure that all components are evenly distributed. A mixing attachment, such as those used for paints, is best suited for this purpose. Shaking the coating is not recommended, as this can introduce air bubbles that may result in an uneven or irregular surface. For a consistent result, the coating should be well mixed and applied with as few bubbles as possible.
The candle colours of series 2803 and 2804 differ primarily in their formulation for different types of wax and in the available shades. Series 2804 is specifically designed for natural waxes and generally produces more harmonious colour results in these applications. Series 2803 was developed for paraffin wax and may produce slightly different shades in natural waxes. Both series can be mixed with each other to create individual colour tones.
Yes, our wax colours are generally suitable for all common waxes, including paraffin, soy wax and rapeseed wax. Series 2804 is specifically formulated for natural waxes and generally produces more harmonious colour results in these applications. Series 2803 was developed for paraffin wax, but may lead to slightly different shades when used in natural waxes.
For natural waxes such as our rapeseed wax 5761, we recommend using our black tinting colour to achieve the darkest possible result. With Black 366, natural waxes tend to produce a very dark grey, whereas our new Deep Black 365 creates a dark candle with a slight bluish tint.
Several shades are available for dark green tones, which can be combined with black tinting colour if required when working with natural waxes. Olive 18812 produces a greenish, yellow-toned dark green and is particularly suitable for natural colour combinations, for example with Beige 18807 or Brown 18803. Fir Green 18808 provides a strong green and works well as a base tone for darker greens in natural waxes. Green 330 contains a higher proportion of blue and therefore results in a more turquoise-green shade.
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All candle colours and candle varnishes

Candle Lacquer Metallic Glossy Water Soluble Copper 4 kg
Candle Lacquer metallic glossy water-soluble

Content: 4 Kilogram (€42.98 / 1 Kilogram)

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Candle Lacquer black matte water-soluble
Candle Lacquer black matte water-soluble

Content: 0.1 Liter (€119.80 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €11.98
Candle lacquer transparent glossy water-based 100 ml
Candle Lacquer transparent glossy water-soluble

Content: 0.1 Liter (€79.80 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: From €7.98
Candle Lacquer Metallic Glossy Water Soluble Red 100 ml
Candle Lacquer metallic glossy water-soluble

Content: 0.1 Liter (€89.80 / 1 Liter)

Regular price: €8.98