DIY Dip Dyed Candles With Crayons

2 min read September 13, 2026 Gillian Ellis
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Ever looked for a candle color and just couldn't find it? Well with this DIY you will learn how to create candles in any shade you desire! By melting crayons with wax you can create candles in any color to match your wedding theme. We created the prettiest maroon candles to match our jewel tone Fall tablescape but the options are endless. Read on below to learn how to create dip dyed candles in any shade!

 

Project Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

First you will need to create a double boiler. Fill a pot with about 1/2 an inch of water and place your can in the center. Fill the can with a broken candle and turn the oven up to boil.

DIY Dip Dyed Candles With Crayons step 1
Step
2

Once, your wax has melted add in crayons in your desired colors. I mixed two different red shades to create my candles. Make sure to remove the paper wrappers before adding to your pot!


DIY Dip Dyed Candles With Crayons step 2
Step
3

Once, your crayon has melted turn off your oven. Carefully lower your candle into the can of melted colored wax. If you desire a lighter shade dip your candle quickly. For darker leave it in a little longer.


DIY Dip Dyed Candles With Crayons step 3 part 1
DIY Dip Dyed Candles With Crayons step 3 part 2
Step
4

Carefully remove your candle from the hot wax and leave to dry on wax paper. The candles should dry within a few minutes. Have fun with your colors and mix things up by dipping taper and pillar candles!

Be sure to check out the full Burgundy, Navy and Rose Gold Wedding along with my DIY for Dip Dyed Napkins and recipe for Spiced Orange Cider.

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