Candle Making Wax


Take The Time To Review Which Type of Candle Wax You Need

One of the coolest hobbies in the world is the ability to create beautiful candles and then give them as gifts. It may seem, at first glance, that making candles as a craft might be extremely difficult and time consuming. However, it is fairly easy and really fun. There are a few things to consider be before beginning your new hobby.

The most important decision you will make, in the beginning of your candle making endeavors, is the choice of candle making wax that is available. So let us consider the options. There are basically three types of waxes used in the candle making process, so let’s explore them.

The candle making wax that is the least expensive is basic, plain paraffin wax. This type of wax is available everywhere, even in grocery stores. This is the type of wax that people use to seal homemade jams and jellies with. It is clear to milky white in color and so accepts color treatments well. However, it does not accept the application of aromas or scents well. This type of wax is extremely oily and burns very quickly.

The next type of candle making wax is that made from the soy bean and is a little more expensive than paraffin wax, but it burns up to three times longer because it is less oily. The big drawback to this type of wax is that in it’s melted form it is extremely liquid and therefore takes an extra long time to harden, or set up so taper or standing pillar candles will not work out to well. This type of wax holds aroma, or scents very well!

The third type of candle making wax is beeswax! Of all types of wax available, beeswax hold scents, or aromas the very best and does not produce hardly any carbons. Therefore it burns the cleanest of all of the waxes. It is the most expensive, however, it burns the longest. Beeswax burns up to ten times longer than any other wax on the market.

As you can see, there are many different variables and so before you begin you need to take the time to review which type of candle making wax will best fit your projected needs.