Description
A pink candle is a small decorative light that can be placed on tables floors and other surfaces to add a soft pink glow to an area. Candles are popular because they are compact and fit easily in tight decorative scenes such as dinner tables shop fronts and window displays. The pink candle features a coloured wax and a small flame that gives off a gentle light which helps keep the mood calm and cosy. This page explains how to find craft and use pink candles for decoration practical lighting and event design. Pink candles do not use much resource and they are easy to place which makes them a common choice for builders creating party spaces or quiet reading nooks. The candle is also useful for small scale lighting in places where a torch would be too bright or too large. As decorative elements candles pair well with banners flowers and beds to create a staged area that feels welcoming. For many players adding candles is a quick way to add life and detail to indoor areas without changing structural elements. This guide gives straightforward steps to get a candle and ideas for placing them effectively so you can improve the look of rooms and public spaces.
What is Pink Candle?
A pink candle is a tiny light source that sits on a block and produces a gentle steady light. It looks like a small candle and has a flame on top which makes it more attractive than a standard torch for decorative uses. The candle can be lit or put out by interacting with it and it burns without being consumed indefinitely which makes it practical for long term decoration. It is mostly a decorative light that helps prevent hostile mobs from spawning in a small local area and adds atmosphere to a scene.
Where to find Pink Candle
Pink candles are often crafted by players and placed in houses village builds and markets. You may encounter candles in village houses or in custom maps where builders use them to decorate rooms. Candles are not commonly found as natural loot but may be placed in structures created by players. Check inside houses at tables on counters and near beds in villages and created structures if you want to find placed candles.
How to get Pink Candle
To get a pink candle craft one at a crafting table using string and a wax like ingredient and then dye it pink using pink dye. In creative mode you can pick the pink candle directly from the inventory and place it instantly. On multiplayer servers players often sell decorative items including candles so you can also buy one from a player shop or request a trade. The normal route in survival is to gather the basic materials then craft and dye the candle before placing it in your preferred spot.
Release Information
First introduced: Candles were added in updates after the base game included basic torches. Exact dates may vary by edition and may need checking.
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:pink_candle 1
How to use Pink Candle
Place the pink candle on a block then interact with it to light it and interact again to put it out. Use candles to light tables paths and display areas where you want a small soft light source that is more delicate in appearance than a torch. Arrange several candles to make a cosy corner or use a line of candles to mark a procession path at an event. Candles are best used inside or under overhangs to protect them from rain and wind so they stay lit in outdoor settings.
Recipes for Pink Candle
Shapeless Crafting Items can be placed in any arrangement in a crafting table
Candle
Pink Dye
Pink Candle