Pixel art illustration of an unlit blue candle with soft wax drips and a dark wick

Minecraft Java Item ID

Blue Candle ID

Blue candles are dyed light sources crafted from a candle and blue dye. Up to four share one block and are lit with flint and steel.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:blue_candle

Blue Candle Item Facts

CategoryDecoration Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Blue Candle

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:blue_candle 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:blue_candle 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:blue_candle 1

Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Blue Candle

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 candle and 1 blue dye in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 1 × Blue Candle.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Blue Candle instantly.

Build With Blue Candle

minecraft:blue_candle is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

Need a different material? Browse Minecraft Block IDs or compare the related blocks below.

Blue Candle Command Examples

Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:blue_candle 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:blue_candle 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:blue_candle 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:blue_candle

Blue Candle FAQ

What is the item ID for Blue Candle?

The item ID for Blue Candle is minecraft:blue_candle. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

How do I give myself Blue Candle in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:blue_candle 1 to give the nearest player one Blue Candle. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Blue Candle can stack in one slot?

Blue Candle stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Blue Candle?

Blue Candle is crafted on a crafting table with 1 candle and 1 blue dye, which yields 1 Blue Candle.