I’m trying to do an erase a memory spell for myself and the spell asks for a black candle but I can’t find one could I paint a candle black and still have the same results?

Merry meet Seeker,
It is wonderful to hear from you! I can see that you are very creative and eager to work on your spell as well. It is our earnest desire to achieve a goal that enables us to invite results that we seek into our life.
The Universe is always listening to our thoughts. For this “Erase a memory” spell, you needed a black candle. All colors are energy just as everything in the world is made up on energy. A black candle may be made by painting it black or just by labeling is as a black candle! How powerful our energy is. We can change a lot of attributes by just visualizing the results. Just as we push our intentions into the Universe by just visualizing it, we can change the perception of colors and other attributes by wishing it with deep concentration.
So go ahead and use black paint on the candle while murmuring words to it confirming that it is not a black candle. Due to our powers or persuasion, the candle will now behave like a black candle for all purposes. It is amazing how wonderful the Universe is. As it is constantly listening to our thoughts and is ever ready to assist us in transforming our thoughts into reality, nothing is really beyond our power. However, the power that we get from the Universe depends on the love and caring we put INTO it. Taking care of others which include all animate and inanimate entities will enable us to receive even more power to create.
Keeping our life simple and generous is the best way to be on good terms with the Universe.
Brighest Blessings
Rose.