Multi-Color Drip Candles, Set of 2

These two taper candles start a plain white and reveal a cascade of color as they burn: the colored wax beneath softens and runs down the outside, building a multicolored shell of melted wax. They are made as much for atmosphere as for ritual, a little visual magic for the altar or the table.

Drip candles like these carry their meaning in the change itself, white opening into a rainbow of color, which makes them a natural fit for transformation work and for all-purpose color magic where you want every color at once.

Key Features

• White candles that drip a rainbow of color. The color is revealed in the burning, running down the outside in a multicolored cascade.
• Set of 2 taper-style drip candles. A matched pair for the altar or table.
• For ambiance and transformation work. Visual magic that suits workings about change and renewal.
• All the colors at once. A single candle that touches every intention, for general, all-purpose color magic.

Product Details

• Set of 2 multi-color drip candles
• White exterior revealing multicolored wax as they burn
• Taper form
• Unscented

The Spiritual Significance

Candle magic is old and nearly universal, the simple act of carrying an intention on a flame, while the color associations most practitioners use were standardized more recently. Drip candles are a more decorative branch of the craft: a white candle over colored wax that melts and runs down the outside as it burns, so the color is revealed in the burning rather than chosen up front.

That slow reveal is the whole charm, and it lends these candles to transformation work, the white opening into color the way a situation opens into something new. With the full spread of colors at once, a multi-color drip also stands in for all-purpose color magic, a single candle that touches every intention. As much as anything, though, they are for atmosphere, a cascade of colored wax that makes an altar or a table feel like a place where something is happening.

How To Use

1. Set up to catch the drips. Stand each candle in a holder or on a heatproof plate that can catch the colored wax as it runs, on a clear, non-flammable surface.
2. Light it with intention. Light the wick and focus your intention, especially transformation or a working that calls for many colors at once.
3. Watch the color reveal. Let the colored wax soften and drip, building its cascade as the candle burns.
4. Burn it safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it clear of anything flammable, and extinguish mindfully to close.

Pairs Well With

• Brass Chamberstick Taper Candle Holder: a holder to stand the candles in and catch the dripping wax.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to candle work, color, and intention.
• All Purpose Blessing Oil: a versatile oil for dressing the candle before you light it.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to clear the candles and your space before a working.
• Pentagram Pewter Pocket Stone: a small altar focus to anchor your workings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between this and the Red, Black & Orange Drip set?

This set drips the full rainbow, suited to transformation and all-purpose color work. The Red, Black & Orange Drip Candles drip just those three colors, a fiery, protective palette. Choose the full spectrum or the focused trio.

How do drip candles work?

A white candle is made over colored wax. As it burns, the colored wax beneath softens and runs down the outside, revealing color and building a multicolored cascade. The look develops as the candle burns down.

Do they drip a lot, and how do I catch the wax?

Yes, dripping is the point, so stand them in a holder or on a heatproof plate that can catch the colored wax. Many people keep the wax-covered holder as part of the effect.

What are they for?

Both atmosphere and ritual. The shifting color suits transformation work and all-purpose color magic, and the cascade of wax simply makes an altar or table feel alive.

How do I burn them safely?

Use a holder or heatproof plate on a clear surface, keep the flame away from anything flammable, and never leave a burning candle unattended.