Rayher wax dye pigment sticks, 5 pieces, rainbow assortment

Rayher wax dye pigment sticks – 5 sticks for colouring candles

Rayher wax dye pigment sticks (art. no. 31640990) colour candle wax for casting and dipping candles. You add one stick to the melted wax and get an even colour. According to Rayher, one stick is enough for approx. 500 g of wax, so at this quantity you can work without weighing out the pigment.

The bag contains 5 sticks in a rainbow assortment, in shades of yellow, orange, red and violet. According to Rayher, the pigments are mixable and lightfast. You can combine the shades to create your own colours, and the colour should not fade quickly when exposed to light.

How to colour wax

Melt the wax in a bain-marie and add the stick to the liquid wax. Stir until the pigment has dissolved completely and the colour is even. Only then pour the wax into the mould or dip the candle. Do not heat the mixture more than necessary: if it overheats, the wax and pigment can separate. Pour a small amount into a cup beforehand, and once it has cooled you will see what the colour really looks like.

Dosing and mixing

Use one stick for 500 g of wax. If you want a very pale colour, you need correspondingly less pigment, for example for soft pastel shades. Because the pigments are mixable, you can make further shades from the five sticks, such as a warm red-orange or pink and violet nuances. Note down your mixing ratio so that you can repeat the shade for the next candle.

Rayher wax dye pigment sticks product details

• Manufacturer: Rayher, art. no. 31640990
• Contents: 5 sticks, rainbow assortment
• Size per stick: 1 × 1 × 2.9 cm
• Coverage: 1 stick for approx. 500 g of wax
• Properties: mixable, lightfast
• Use: casting and dipping candles, colouring candle wax

You will also need: candle wax, wick, mould or dipping vessel, melting pot or bain-marie, and a wooden stick or spoon for stirring that will no longer be used for food.

Never leave burning candles unattended. Burning produces fire and heat. When colouring, avoid overheating the wax and pigment mixture so that the wax and pigments do not separate.