Ombré candles give your home a calm, elegant touch – without much effort. They look great on the dining table, on the living room shelf or as a lovely gift for friends. In just a few simple steps, you can turn plain stick candles into small design pieces that simply look good.
What you need
- Stick candles (white or light) – you can find beautiful white beeswax candles in our store
- Wax scraps in your favorite color or white wax + wax crayons made from 100% beeswax (e.g. from Stockmar)
- A large pot for the water bath
- Tall, narrow glasses for dipping (preferably ones that you can dispose of afterwards)
- Something to stir with (wooden stick/spoon)
- Kitchen paper/liner
How to achieve the ombré look
1. melt wax
- Melt colored wax in a water bath. Or: Melt white wax and color it with small pieces of beeswax crayons.
- Pour the liquid wax into tall, narrow glasses. Important: Keep the wax nice and hot and liquid – otherwise the transitions will be uneven and the layer too thick.
2. first dive
- Dip the candle deeply once, drain briefly and leave to dry.
3. build up the color gradient
- Do not dip quite as deep the second time. This creates the soft gradient from intense color at the bottom to delicate color at the top.
- Repeat the dipping process until you like the effect. It is better to use fewer layers – too many will make the candle thicker and the look uneven.
4. vary intensity
- Want more depth? Prepare a second jar with more heavily colored wax. First the lighter color, then the darker color in spots – this will give you a beautiful, lively gradient.
Ideas for your style
- Tone-on-tone: beige, sand, caramel – soft, warm and very harmonious.
- Quiet contrasts: cream or gray with sage green, terracotta or midnight blue – modern but unobtrusive.
- Sets with rhythm: Dip several candles to different depths – this has a deliberate effect without being too strict.
Decoration tip
Simple candle holders made of glass, ceramic or metal make the color gradient work. A fine vase with a single branch, a few grasses or some gypsophila completes the look – subtle, timeless and suitable for every season.
Safety & sustainability
- Never leave candles burning unattended, keep away from textiles, place candle holders in a stable position.
- Collect leftover wax and melt it down again later – this way you can reuse materials.
- Dispose of the jars after they have cooled down or, if they are easy to clean, reuse them as work jars.
Have fun trying them out! And if you want to get started right away: You can buy our beautiful white beeswax candles in our store. Feel free to show us your favorite ombré colors – we’re excited to see which shades you choose.