Red Candle Dye 1 kg

Consistent Red Shade for Large-Scale Candle Manufacturing

Red candle dye supplied in a 1 kg pack is built for manufacturers who need the exact same shade batch after batch, without color drift between production runs. This volume belongs to the candle colorants section, which covers pigments for paraffin, soy wax, palm wax and gel candle bases. For a workshop running candles on a conveyor schedule, a bulk pack removes the need to reorder small sachets constantly and lets a technologist calculate the exact pigment usage for an entire production cycle in advance.

The primary industry for this pigment is candle manufacturing: pillar candles, tealights, molded decorative pieces and scented candles poured into glass containers. Beyond that core use, the same dye is applied in wax melts for burners, wax crayons and other decorative compositions built on paraffin or blended wax. It is introduced into melted wax at roughly 70-85 degrees Celsius, then stirred thoroughly until the color is uniform before pouring into molds. Adding the pigment to a base that has not been heated enough usually results in uneven color and visible speckling.

Recommended dosage typically falls between 0.1 and 1 percent of the total wax weight, with the exact figure depending on the desired intensity and the wax type — soy wax accepts pigment slightly differently than paraffin, so running a small test batch before a full production run helps lock in the right ratio for a specific formula. The dye works well alongside fragrance oils and essential oils, does not react with most scent compounds, and does not affect wick burn rate when used within the recommended concentration.

For building an extended color range on the production line, red is frequently combined with other wax dyes. A small addition of Blue Wax Dye for Candles 5 g produces deeper violet-burgundy tones, while Black Wax Dye for Candles 5 g is used to darken the shade toward a deep wine or maroon color. For a cooler purple undertone in select decorative lines, formulators also turn to Crimson Purple Wax Dye for Candles 1 g, which gives a colder cast compared to pure red.

The dye should be kept in a tightly closed container, in a dry area away from direct sunlight and heat sources, since overheating can cause the pigment to clump. Under proper storage conditions the pigment retains its properties for an extended period, which matters most for a bulk pack meant to cover several production cycles ahead. Before adding it to the main wax batch, stir the contents of the pack well, as slight settling can occur during long storage.

Red scented candles for a 10 kg wax batch

Paraffin wax 10000 g

Red Candle Dye 14 g

Cherry fragrance oil 150 ml

Braided cotton wick as needed per mold

Stearic acid 110 g

Melt the wax over a double boiler until fully liquid, bring the temperature to 80 degrees, then add the dye gradually while stirring constantly until the color turns even and fully saturated without specks. Next, blend in the stearic acid for better opacity and add the fragrance oil once the mixture cools to about 60 degrees to preserve the scent. Pour the wax into molds fitted with wicks and let the candles set at room temperature away from drafts for at least a full day.