What is the best wax for candles?

As a candle making factory, DONGKE GROUP can provide different types of raw material wax for candle production. Including, paraffin wax, soy wax, coconut wax, beeswax, stearic acid, microcrystalline wax, polyethylene wax, Fischer-Tropsch wax, palm wax, jelly wax, etc. But what is the best wax for candles? I will give you more helpful information

Type of waxes

Wax is the most important raw material for making scented candles and can be divided into natural wax and artificial wax.

Artificial wax is made from paraffin, minerals and polymers extracted from petroleum. Paraffin wax is available in food grade and industrial grade and is used to make ordinary candles.

Natural waxes include soy wax, beeswax, coconut wax, beeswax, etc.

Soy wax: Soy wax is a relatively common wax in aromatherapy candles. Bad soy wax will have certain impurities, but because it is a vegetable wax, it has no adverse effects on the human body. It’s relatively ordinary and the price is relatively ordinary, you can give it a try.
Beeswax: Beeswax is a relatively environmentally friendly wax. 100% pure beeswax candles can also purify the air when burning. Therefore, beeswax candles are called the “nobles” among candles. We usually choose to mix them with other waxes to improve hardness and smoothness. .
Coconut wax: Candles made with coconut wax are relatively mild and harmless to the human body. Coconut wax itself is more expensive than soy wax, so the price will be higher. People who pursue quality usually choose to try this.Soy wax is relatively soft, and beeswax can increase the sturdiness. For example, beeswax can be added to make long columnar candles, which can increase the hardness and not break easily. It also prolongs the burning time. Usually, people use it in a 1:1 ratio.
palm wax
Palm wax, also known as ice flower wax, is a vegetable wax extracted from palm. It is in the form of crushed granules. Due to different crystallization states, it is divided into two types: large ice flower wax and small ice flower wax.
▪️Melting point: 62°C.
▪️Molding temperature: There is no obvious effect when entering the mold at low temperatures, and crystallization occurs when entering the mold above 100°C.
▫️Generally suitable for use as a raw material for decorative candles.
Jelly wax:
Jelly wax, also known as crystal wax, is a synthetic colorless and transparent colloidal wax. It is divided into hard wax and soft wax. Hard wax is suitable for mold wax, and soft wax is suitable for container wax.
▪️Melting point: 100°C.
▪️Molding temperature: 110°C-130°C. The higher the temperature, the fewer bubbles. It is not advisable to stir for a long time, which will make the candle turbid and opaque.

Regarding other "candle materials":

Wax wick, wax wick may be cotton or wood. Choose wood for appearance, and it is recommended to choose cotton core for use. Because the selection of wood cores is uneven, most of them will make a little noise when burning, and the wood is not good and will have a peculiar smell. After burning for a long time, black wood chips will fall into the wax pool, which will not look good after solidification. ,
Dried flowers: There are two types of dried flowers. One is prototype dried flowers, which are directly dehydrated to maintain a three-dimensional prototype; the other is pressed flowers, which are flat flowers.
Candle dyes (alcohol dye, oil dye, powder, paste, granular, rod). Common dyes on the market are solid and liquid. When making light-colored candles, use less dye, especially silk ones. Dye, only a little bit is needed for full coloration.

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