Description
A black candle is a small decorative light source that you place on top of solid surfaces to give a cosy or moody glow. Candles were added to give players a soft low profile light option that also works as a decorative element for homes shops and ritual style builds. The black candle uses a dark cloth colour that helps it stand out on light surfaces and blend in with darker interiors. Players use black candles to set a scene in bedrooms theatres and libraries or to add a gothic touch to a market stall or public square. Candles burn steadily and can be lit with a flint and steel or a fire charge and because they are small they sit nicely on tables behind bars and on shelf edges where a torch would look bulky. In multiplayer servers candles are popular for role play and for making shops look atmospheric without needing complicated redstone lamps. Candles also pair well with flower pots banners and framed maps to make neat displays that feel alive. For survival players the main costs are wax and string or the materials needed to craft a candle depending on your server settings and available mods. In creative mode black candles are easy to place and edit which makes them ideal for designers who need quick test lighting. When placing multiple candles think about spacing to create even lighting and use them with carpets rugs and furniture to complete the look. Because they are small and subtle candles are a low clutter way to add personality to interiors while also giving practical light in tight spaces. The black colour gives a modern chic or moody theme that fits a wide variety of builds from small cosy cottages to grand old libraries and dark themed marketplaces.
What is Black Candle?
A black candle is a placeable decorative light that gives a gentle glow and can be lit and put out as needed. It is used to make rooms look cosy or to give a dramatic effect and it matches dark themed builds and modern interiors. The black version is a simple choice when you want a darker accent on shelves tables and counters.
Where to find Black Candle
Black candles do not generate in the wild. You will find their materials in villages markets and sometimes in player shops if those exist on a server. Most often black candles are made by players and placed in houses inns and community areas. Look in village houses and around market stalls for examples of candle use but expect player placed candles to be the main source.
How to get Black Candle
To get a black candle gather the materials required by your game version or server which normally include wax or string and a dye to colour the candle black. In creative mode take the black candle from the inventory. In survival mode craft the candle using the standard recipe then place it where you need soft light and atmosphere.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in Minecraft Java Edition 1.17 in 2021
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:black_candle 1
How to use Black Candle
Place the black candle on top of a solid block or on a cake to light it. Use a flint and steel or a fire charge to light the candle then right click to put the flame out. Use groups of candles to set mood lighting in rooms and to mark paths in dim areas. Combine candles with banners and furniture to make attractive shop fronts and cosy interiors.
Recipes for Black Candle
Shapeless Crafting Items can be placed in any arrangement in a crafting table
Candle
Black Dye
Black Candle