How to Make Candles in Minecraft

It is time for candles to shine! If you have explored the Overworld long enough, then you know how important light sources are.

Well, today, we will talk about one of the most simple, but important, light sources in the game: candles.

As it happens in real life, candles in Minecraft are meant to light the place up.

Nevertheless, besides being lit at your command, there are other things that you must know before you finally create candles.

That’s why in today’s article on our site, we will be talking about the following matters:

• How to make candles in Minecraft;
• Everything you must know about candles in Minecraft;
• Best ways to craft or find your own candles.

What Are Minecraft Candles?

Candles are a light source item in the Minecraft game that can be used for decoration and lighting purposes.

Each version of the game has Minecraft candles, including Java Edition, Education Edition, Bedrock Edition, and Pocket Edition.

What Can You Use a Minecraft Candle For?

It is clear that the main purpose of candles is to decorate certain locations.

You can make a candle and place it around your new Minecraft library, or perhaps your recently built Minecraft Treehouses with some flowers around.

But besides this, you can also use candles in the following ways.

1. Light Candles

In order to lit candles, you just need to approach them with a fire source and use the action button (right-clicking in PC editions).

Nevertheless, keep in mind that the candle won’t automatically lit when you place it above a single block.

Instead, if you want to light a candle, you will need to use a flaming projectile or flint and steel.

If you don’t have flint and steel around, you might also use a fire charge.

They work like a torch, meaning that their lighting level will change when turned on.

2. Birthday Cake Candles

Candles can be placed upon birthday cakes to light up the party. If the cake gets eaten, all the candles upon it will drop.

A dropped candle cake can be picked from the ground and put into your inventory again.

3. Dye Candles in Multiple Colors

Do you feel like making green or blue candles in the crafting grid? You can dye your candles by using your favorite colors!

You must get the candle filled in the crafting window next to your preferred dye.

So, simply make purple dye or any other dye that you like, and color your candles at your will - they look simply amazing!

How to Find a Candle in Minecraft

Although crafting candles is possible, you might also find them around if you explore the Overworld:

• You can only find un-dyed candles. There is no way to find a dye candle in chests or other locations;
• Sometimes, candles appear inside chests as loot, but this is uncommon;
• The best location to find candles is Ancient Cities, but be prepared before you go there!;
• Although it is possible to find a cake around, it is highly unlikely for this cake to have a candle on it.

How to Make Candles in Minecraft

Now that you are basically a Minecraft Candle expert, it is time to learn how to make them! In order to make a candle in Minecraft, you will need two main ingredients: honeycomb and string.

So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the whole process of making Minecraft candles!

Step 1: Get the Required Materials for the Minecraft Candle Recipe

Firstly, you need to gather all the required materials to make a candle - these materials are the following:

1. Minecraft Honeycomb: you need a single honeycomb in order to make a candle. You can find a honeycomb at a full-leveled beehive or bee nest. Read our related guide on our site to learn more;
2. String: you need a single piece of string. The best way to find string is by going to a Jungle Temple or finding it as loot.

Step 2: Go to the Crafting Table to Craft Candles

So, once you gather the ingredients you need, it is imperative to go to the Crafting Table and proceed with the last steps:

• Put the string directly into the table. It should be placed on the top middle box of the menu;
• Then, place the honeycomb directly below the string. The honeycomb should be in the middlebox of the crafting grid.

Step 3: Move the Single Candle to Your inventory

After completing the previously mentioned step, the candle will get crafted. Move it to your inventory, and you will be good to go!

Keep in mind that this recipe will create only one candle.

If you want more than a single candle, then you need to repeat this process several times.

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FAQ

How Many Candles in Minecraft Can You Place in One Block?

Multiple candles can be placed in one block - specifically, you can put up to four candles in the same block. The light level will vary depending on the number of lit candles.

Is There a Minecraft Candles Command?

Yes, there is. You must have cheats enabled in order to use it. The command is the following: /give @p candle 1.