Published on Candles are some of the flashiest decorative items added with Minecraft's 1.17 update. These light-giving candles can be dyed any colour to match more or less any base or home you can set your mind to. Learn how to make Candles in Minecraft 1.17 below. How to make Candles in Minecraft Candles were added to Minecraft with the 1.17 update, and are a great new way to add a bit of light to your surroundings and your home. You can make 16 different colours of Candle, as well as the basic wax Candle. Minecraft Candle recipe: 1 String on top of 1 Honeycomb You can then give the Candle a specific colour by placing the Candle in a crafting window alongside a dye of your choice of colour, to make a Dyed Candle.