Matte Maroon Candle Color is a fine maroon pigment powder used to give candles, soaps and body products a deep, muted red shade without a glossy sheen. You simply disperse a small amount into your melted wax or base, stir well, and pour. A little goes a long way, so start with a pinch and build up to the tone you want.
What is Matte Maroon Candle Color?
This is a dry pigment powder from Azlok, made in India, that colours the whole body of your product rather than just tinting the surface. The finish is matte, meaning the maroon reads as rich and earthy instead of shiny. It is suitable for candles as well as bath, body and cosmetic bases. It comes in a range of pack sizes, from a handy 15 gm jar right up to bulk 20 kg packs for small businesses, and is priced from around Rs. 99.
Common Uses
- Container and pillar candles — for festive, romantic or autumnal colour schemes.
- Soy, paraffin and blended waxes — the powder disperses into most common candle waxes.
- Cold and melt-and-pour soaps — to add a warm maroon tone to handmade bars.
- Bath and body products — the label marks it suitable for cosmetics, so it can be used in balms and similar formulations at appropriate levels.
How to Use It in Candles
- Melt your wax to the temperature recommended by the wax supplier.
- Take a very small amount of pigment on the tip of a spoon or a toothpick. For 500 gm of wax, start with about a pinch and adjust.
- Sprinkle it into the melted wax gradually, stirring continuously so it does not clump.
- For a smoother mix, pre-blend the powder with a little melted wax or carrier to make a paste, then stir that into the main batch.
- Test the shade by dropping a little wax onto white paper and letting it set — hot wax always looks darker than cured wax.
- Add fragrance if using, pour at the correct temperature, and let the candle cure fully.
Because it is a pigment and not a dye, stir thoroughly to avoid speckling. If you notice the powder settling or clogging the wick during a burn, reduce the quantity in your next batch.
Tips for the Best Results
- Always weigh or measure small — you can add more, but you cannot easily lighten an over-coloured batch.
- Keep a simple record of grams of pigment per kilo of wax so you can repeat a shade.
- Pigments can affect burn and wick performance, so run a full burn test before making a large batch.
- For soaps and body products, follow standard usage rates for colourants in that category and do not exceed sensible levels.
Safety Notes
Treat this like any fine powder. Work in a well-ventilated area and avoid breathing in the dust while measuring. Keep it away from children and pets. Do not ingest it, and keep it out of the eyes; if it does get in the eyes, rinse with plenty of water. For any product that touches skin, do a small patch test first and check the shelf life of your finished item. Review the COA and MSDS available for the product for detailed handling information.
Buying and Storage
Choose your pack size based on how often you make candles. The 15 gm and 100 gm packs suit hobbyists and testing, while the 500 gm to 20 kg options work for regular makers and small brands. Store the powder in a cool, dry place with the lid tightly closed to keep moisture out and prevent clumping. Kept this way, it has a shelf life of about two years. Azlok stocks this pigment along with a wider range of candle-making colours and supplies, which makes it easy to build a consistent palette.
FAQ
How much Matte Maroon Candle Color do I need per kilo of wax?
Start with a pinch to roughly a quarter teaspoon per kilo, then adjust to taste. The exact amount depends on your wax and the depth of maroon you want, so always test on white paper before scaling up.
Will the pigment clog my candle wick?
Pigments can settle if overused. Use the smallest quantity that gives your desired shade, stir thoroughly, and run a burn test to confirm the wick performs well.
Can I use it in soap and body products?
Yes, the product is marked suitable for bath, body and cosmetic bases. Use standard colourant rates for that category and always patch test finished products on skin.
Why does my cured candle look lighter than the melted wax?
Hot, liquid wax always appears darker. As the wax cools and sets, the colour lightens, so judge the final shade from a cured sample, not the melt.
How should I store the powder?
Keep it in a cool, dry place with the container sealed. Stored properly, it stays usable for about two years.