Colored candles are made using specific dyes and additives. Accredited apothecary vendors sell candle making supplies such as wax, wicks, dyes, and fragrance oils. These supplies are used in the candle making process to produce colored products. The basic steps for creating colorful candles include: Choose Proper Waxes and Wicks Providers of candle making supplies offer items such as wax and wicks for creating candles. Clean-burning wax is a type of wax that allows dyes to mix without high heat and minimizes changes in color during melting. This type of wax also produces less soot when burned than some other