How many candles can I place in one block?

You can place up to four white candles in a single block space by crafting multiple colored candles and placing them together.

What's the difference between a candle and a colored candle?

A colored candle is a regular candle dyed with any color dye. They look the same as regular candles but come in different colors. The color doesn't affect how they work.

Can I light white candles?

Yes. You can light candles with flint and steel or a fire charge. They emit light just like regular candles.

Are white candles just decoration or do they have other uses?

They're mainly decorative. They provide light when lit and help with ambiance in builds, but they don't have any crafting or functional purpose beyond that.

What Minecraft versions have white candles?

White candles are in Java Edition 1.17 and newer, and Bedrock Edition (Pocket Edition) 1.17 and newer.

How to Craft White Candles in Minecraft

White candles are a simple decorative block you can make in Minecraft. They come in different colors and can be placed up to four in one block space. Here’s everything you need to know about crafting them.

What You Need to Craft a White Candle

To make a white candle, you only need two things:

1 Candle
1 White Dye

How to Make a White Candle

Step 1: Open Your Crafting Table

Open the crafting table to access the 3×3 crafting grid.

Step 2: Add the Items

Place the candle in the first box of the top row and the white dye in the second box. The pattern matters. When you place them correctly, a white candle appears in the result box.

Step 3: Move to Your Inventory

Drag the white candle into your inventory. You’re done.

Finding White Candles in Creative Mode

Java Edition

Where to find white candles in the creative menu depends on your version:

1.17 to 1.19: Decoration Blocks
1.19.3 to 1.20: Colored Blocks or Functional Blocks

Item ID and Commands

Java Edition (PC/Mac)

The ID for white candles is minecraft:white_candle. You can stack them up to 64 in a single slot.

Use this command to get a white candle:

/give @p white_candle 1

Block States (Pocket Edition)

In Pocket Edition, white candles have two block states you can control:

Candles: How many candles are in the block (0-3, which equals 1-4 candles)
Lit: Whether the candles are burning or not

Example: ["candles":1, "lit":true] creates a block with 2 lit candles.

Version Compatibility

White candles were added in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I and are available in all versions from 1.17 onward.