Red, Black & Orange Drip Candles, Set of 2, 9.5"

• White candles that drip red, black, and orange. A deliberate, fiery palette revealed as the wax melts and runs down.
• 9.5 inches, set of 2. A matched pair of tall drip candles for the altar.
• For protection, banishing, and fire work. The hot, bold end of color magic.
• Ambiance and ritual at once. A warm, mystical glow with a cascade of colored wax.

• Set of 2 drip candles
• 9 1/2 inches each
• White exterior revealing red, black, and orange wax as they burn
• Taper form
• Unscented

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 decorative branch of the craft: a white candle over colored wax that melts and runs down the outside, revealing color in the burning.

This set is dipped in a deliberate palette. In color magic red carries passion, courage, and protection; black is the color of grounding, banishing, and turning harm aside; and orange brings creativity, drive, and success. Together they make a hot, protective, transformative combination, well suited to workings that clear something away and call something bolder in. And like all drip candles, they are partly for atmosphere, a warm cascade of color for a working altar.

1. Set up to catch the drips. Stand each candle in a holder or on a heatproof plate that can catch the colored wax, on a clear, non-flammable surface.
2. Light it with intention. Light the wick and focus on your working, whether protection, banishing, or a bold new start.
3. Watch the color reveal. Let the red, black, and orange wax soften and run down 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.

• 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.
• Protection Arrowhead Amulet: a protective charm to keep close during banishing and warding work.

What's the difference between this and the Multi-Color Drip set?

This set drips just red, black, and orange, a focused fiery and protective palette. The Multi-Color Drip Candles drip the full rainbow for transformation and all-purpose work. Choose the focused trio or the full spectrum.

What do red, black, and orange mean together?

Red carries passion, courage, and protection; black grounds, banishes, and turns harm aside; orange brings creativity and drive. Together they make a hot, protective palette for clearing something away and calling something bolder in.

How do drip candles work?

A white candle is made over colored wax. As it burns, the colored wax softens and runs down the outside, revealing the red, black, and orange and building a cascade as it goes.

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

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

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.