How to Dye Candles (with Pictures) - wikiHow 15/12/2020 · If you want to dye your own candles, you’ll need paraffin wax or an old candle, powdered dye, a candle mold, a wick, and a double boiler. If you don’t have a double boiler, you can set a bowl over a pan of boiling water instead. Start by cutting your wax into 1-inch blocks and melting it in your double boiler. Then, add drops of dye until you reach your desired color. …