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Many new candle makers often wonder how to get the best results when attempting to color their wax. While candle makers may be familiar with the process of adding different types of colorant to their wax in order to create a beautiful-looking candle, the majority of beginners struggle with when they should be adding their colorant to their wax blend. Adding colorant to your wax while it is too hot can cause the color to not consistently incorporate with the wax, while adding it to your wax when too cold can cause the colorant to not dissolve completely, leaving behind annoying dye particles.
Adding colorant to your wax blend is a very easy and simple process, the hardest part may be cleaning up! The first thing to note would be the amount that should be added to each pound of wax, which would depend on the type of colorant being used. If you are using liquid dye, one drop of dye should be enough to color a whole pound of wax. If you are using candle dye chips, one whole chip would be enough to color one pound of wax. As for dye blocks, shaving pieces off of the block would change the shade of the color you are looking to add. On average, a dye block would be able to color 5-50 lbs. of wax per block, so use very sparingly for a lighter shade. Please note that testing should always be done in order to ensure you receive your preferred color shade. Putting a couple of drops of wax on a white piece of paper will show the current color at which your wax will cool at.
The most important thing to remember before adding your candle colorant is the state your wax must be at in order to begin adding. Your wax must be fully melted in order to fully incorporate any colorant. Depending on the wax you are using, most times the wax would have fully melted at around 175°- 185° F. You want to add your colorant during this state in order to receive the best results. Adding candle colorant while the wax is still in a solid state or when the wax is too hot will result in the colorant underperforming. Dye chips/blocks for candles melt smoothly around 160°-180° F, so it is recommended to once again test different temperatures around that range in order to find which gives you the best result. Liquid dyes can be added any time after the wax has fully melted into its liquid state, although be aware of going too low a temperature or too high.
One final factor that can affect the timing of when the candle colorant should be added to your wax is the addition of candle fragrance oil. Fragrance oil can affect the chemical makeup of any colorant, so it is important to know the steps to take in order to incorporate both into your wax blend. The first thing to note is that your fragrance oil should always be added first. Adding your fragrance oil after the colorant can cause major color changes and will result in the wax undergoing discoloration. In order to have a wax blend that works with both fragrance oil and colorant, you must use products that will be compatible with one another. For example, a fragrance oil with a flash point between 130°-180° can be compatible with any candle colorant due to the lesser hazard this fragrance oil will cause due to its flash point. For fragrance oils that have flash points at 130° F or lower, it would be best to use liquid dye due to the fact that liquid dye will leave less dye particles once your wax has cooled and reverted back to a solid state. It is important to always do extensive research on the products you are using in order to receive the best, and safest results for your candles.
Our new candle dye block 12 pack will increase color clarity, color more wax and save money!
Available in 27 colors, these Candle dye block 12 pack work the same way as the chips. Dye blocks are intended to mix with candle making wax (both soy and paraffin). The dye blocks can be shaved into smaller pieces to create lighter shades. The more dye that you add, the darker the color shade will become. Mix multiple dyes and achieve various colors.
A 12 piece block of dye will color 5-50 lbs. of wax, depending on the color shade you are trying to achieve.
Each pack contains 12 blocks of dye. Also available in single packs here!
Recommendations:
Once the candle dye chip has been added to the melted wax, stir thoroughly to ensure the dye chip fully disperses in the wax.
It’s always best to add your fragrance oil first because some fragrance oils can change the color of your soy wax.
Add the dye chips and dye blocks to your wax at 185 F so that they fully dissolve. The hotter the wax the more easily they dissolve.
Colors usually look darker when they’re mixed in hot wax. When you think you’ve reached your desired color take a couple of drops of hot wax and drip onto a white piece of paper. Once it cools it gives you a more accurate idea of what your candle will look like once cooled.
Always take detailed notes how much color you used per pound of wax. This way you can multiply this amount by the number of pounds of soy wax you’re using.
Our easy-to-use diamond candle dye chips dye 1 lb. of candle wax up to a medium shade. Each pack contains 20 color chips of 14 grams and will color approximately 10 to 11 lbs. of wax.
Diamond candle dye chips are an easy way to create many different shades. Our easy-to-use color chips dye 1 lb. of candle wax up to a medium shade. Each pack contains 20 color chips of 14 grams and will color approximately 10 to 11 lbs. of wax. This diamond candle dye chips are cost effective, as one chip will be enough to color approximately 1 lb. of wax. When using these dye chips, you don’t have to worry about spills or accidentally dripping too much dye into your melted wax. Candle dye chips come in many unique pre-made colors, allowing you to create the same color each time without blending. Candle dye chips give your candle more pastel colors.
Recommendations:
Once the candle dye chip has been added to the melted wax, stir thoroughly to ensure the dye chip fully disperses in the wax.
It’s always best to add your fragrance oil first because some fragrance oils can change the color of your soy wax.
Add the dye chips and dye blocks to your wax at 185 F so that they fully dissolve. The hotter the wax the more easily they dissolve.
Colors usually look darker when they’re mixed in hot wax. When you think you’ve reached your desired color take a couple of drops of hot wax and drip onto a white piece of paper. Once it cools it gives you a more accurate idea of what your candle will look like once cooled.
Always take detailed notes how much color you used per pound of wax. This way you can multiply this amount by the number of pounds of soy wax you’re using.
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NOTICE: The following 9 chips contain a pigment that makes for brighter colors but may be hard to consume. Pigments may clog your wick and cause the flame to become smaller. Test as needed.
Our new Candle dye blocks are formulated to increase color clarity. They color more wax than the dye chips. These blocks can be mixed with both soy and paraffin candle making wax. The dye blocks can be shaved into smaller pieces to create lighter shades. The more dye that you add, the darker the color shade will become. Dye colors can be mixed in order to make different colors.
Use the candle dye blocks the same way you use dye chips.
A 1 piece block of dye colors 5-50 lbs. of wax, depending on the color shade you are trying to achieve.
Also available in 12 packs here!
Recommendations:
Once the candle dye chip has been added to the melted wax, stir thoroughly to ensure the dye chip fully disperses in the wax.
It’s always best to add your fragrance oil first because some fragrance oils can change the color of your soy wax.
Add the dye chips and dye blocks to your wax at 185 F so that they fully dissolve. The hotter the wax the more easily they dissolve.
Colors usually look darker when they’re mixed in hot wax. When you think you’ve reached your desired color take a couple of drops of hot wax and drip onto a white piece of paper. Once it cools it gives you a more accurate idea of what your candle will look like once cooled.
Always take detailed notes how much color you used per pound of wax. This way you can multiply this amount by the number of pounds of soy wax you’re using.
Our 1 oz. concentrated liquid candle dye works great with paraffin, soy, coconut, beeswax and palm wax. Liquid candle dyes are a great way for coloring wax and achieving different shades of the desired color. Using liquid dyes reduces the chance of color shifting after a candle is made because of their superior solubility characteristics.
Colors may vary with different wax/fragrance/additive combinations. One ounce dye will color approximately 125 lbs. of wax. It is very easy to use – just add the desired amount and stir lightly. Liquid candle dyes are less prone to leaving dye particles in wax from not fully dissolving. Liquid candle dyes can be blended with other colors to create unique, custom colors. Due to the wax consistencies, it is common for paraffin waxes to produce vibrant colors and soy waxes to produce pastel colors.
Also available in bulk size of 1 pound containers here!
As with all candle making projects, we always recommend testing to achieve desired results. Colors usually look darker when they’re mixed in hot wax. When you think you’ve reached your desired color take a couple of drops of hot wax and drip onto a white piece of paper. Once it cools it gives you a more accurate idea of what your candle will look like once cooled.
Always take detailed notes how much color you used per pound of wax. This way you can multiply this amount by the number of pounds of soy wax you’re using.
Adding fragrance oil to your wax is a fun and very easy way to help your candles stand out from the rest! While many new candle makers may be familiar with the idea of adding fragrance oil to their wax in order to produce a wonderful-smelling candle, most actually struggle with when they should be adding the oil to their wax blend. Adding fragrance oil to your wax while it is too hot, or too cold, can have dire effects on the potency of the fragrance. Both times resulted in the wax having little to no scent while burning.
Adding fragrance oil to your wax may seem a little daunting to first-time candle makers, especially to those attempting their first-ever wax blend. But not to worry beginners, adding fragrance oil is actually a very simple process as long as you follow these steps. The first thing to note would be the amount that should be added to each pound of wax which would be, 1oz of fragrance per 1 pound of wax. Please do note that tests should always be done to ensure that you are adding the proper amount of wax to fulfill your personal preference.
While figuring out how much fragrance oil should be added to your batch is important, knowing when you should be adding the oil is crucial to the result of the candle and its performance. When to add your fragrance oil is not necessarily based on the appearance and state of the wax, rather it is dependent on the temperature at which your wax is fully melted. Depending on the wax you are using, most times the wax would have fully melted at around 175°- 185° F. You want to add your fragrance oil at around 155°- 165° F once your wax begins to cool, at which point you can incorporate the oil thoroughly with the wax and pour once both have combined.
The temperature of which adding the fragrance oil may slightly vary when using different waxes, so it is important to know the melting point at which it is best to mix for each wax. Usually, any wax would begin to melt at around 130° F, but the point at which the wax will be ready to mix differs. If you are using soy wax, it is recommended to begin mixing once the wax hits about 155° - 165° F. Really, it’s all about knowing your wax melting point along with what temperature is best to mix at. Please also note that each wax should hit its max melting point in order to fully melt the wax all through, once it is cooled to its desired temperature you may then add the fragrance oil.
If you are unfamiliar with what the Flash Point of fragrance oil for candles is, Flash Point refers to the temperature at which a fragrance oil becomes combustible. This can be rather dangerous when attempting to light up the candle as the wick may cause a spark in the composition of the candle, causing it to combust. Always make sure you are adding your fragrance oil at the recommended flash point depending on how high or low the temperature is. For flash points under 130° F, always add the fragrance oil at or below 130°. For flash points between 130° - 180°, always add the fragrance oil at or slightly below the designated flash point. For example, a fragrance oil for candles with a flash point at 155° can be either added at 140° - 150° F or exactly at 150° F. For any flash point above 180°, never add the fragrance oil above that temperature.
Escape into a tropical paradise of bursting juicy fruits. So juicy, fruity, and extremely mouth-watering. Our Citrus Paradise regular candle fragrance oil begins with top notes of strawberries, grapefruit and orange tangerine; balanced with middle notes of plums, black currant and green apple, and well-rounded with refreshing base notes of fresh white violet, raspberry vanilla and soft sandalwood. Create a tropical vacation in your bedroom by lighting a candle scented with citrus paradise regular candle fragrance oil.
Flash Point: 147F.
Recommended usage – 1 oz. of scent per lb. of wax.
At Candle Making Supplies, you can find an extensive range of high-quality candle fragrance oils. There are hundreds of options for candle fragrance oils. You could start with some of the most popular scents: vanilla, lavender, coconut, and sandalwood (and all their subtle and bold variations), or try something fruity, like currant, fig, green melon, or blood orange. For warm smells try fragrance oils like cinnamon rolls and Envy Me.
We love our line of the finest fragrance oils! All of our scents are great for soy, paraffin, and palm wax candles. These oils are a critical part of your candle making projects. Get started today and use the best ingredients to create the best products.
* All fragrance oils are highly concentrated and for manufacturing use only. Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. Usage in natural waxes for candles may be 10%, while skincare product usage may be 2%.
Chill Clinic + CBD regular candle fragrance oil: an exotic blend of wild mint, aromatic cannabis, and exotic spices with base notes of cedar and patchouli. Our Chill Clinic + CBD regular candle fragrance oil is one of our highly requested scents among candle makers. A heart of sage, clove, rhubarb and cannabis flower makes the bulk of this scent, while notes of patchouli, rosewood and cedar in the base wrap things up.
Although cannabis candles may smell like they’ll get you high, this is just an illusion: lighting a scented cannabis candle won’t have any serious psychoactive effects. However, the candle could emit some of cannabis’s healing properties.
At Candle Making Supplies, you can find an extensive range of high-quality candle fragrance oils. There are hundreds of options for candle fragrances oils. You could start with some of the most popular scents: vanilla, lavender, coconut, and sandalwood (and all their subtle and bold variations), or try something fruity, like currant, fig, green melon, or blood orange. For warm smells try fragrance oils like cinnamon rolls and Envy Me.
We love our line of the finest fragrance oils! All of our scents are great for soy, paraffin, and coconut blend wax candles. These oils are a critical part of your candle making projects. Get started today and use the best ingredients to create the best products.
* All fragrance oils are highly concentrated and for manufacturing use only. Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. Usage in natural waxes for candles may be 10%, while skincare product usage may be 2%.
Cashmere vanilla candle fragrance oil – tender white vanilla orchids nestle amid warm elements of pure sandalwood, smooth oriental ambers, and ethereal touches of cashmere musk. Our Cashmere vanilla candle fragrance oil has the comforting essence of gently brushed cotton wrapped in warm silk elements, sensual cashmere, delicate blooms, and oriental musk.
At Candle Making Supplies, you can find an extensive range of high-quality candle fragrance oils. There are hundreds of options for candle fragrances. You could start with some of the most popular scents: vanilla, lavender, coconut, and sandalwood (and all their subtle and bold variations), or try something fruity, like currant, fig, green melon, or blood orange. For warm smells try fragrance oils like cinnamon rolls and Envy Me.
We love our line of the finest fragrance oils! All of our scents are great for soy, paraffin, and coconut blend wax candles. These oils are a critical part of your candle making projects. Get started today and use the best ingredients to create the best products.
* All fragrance oils are highly concentrated and for manufacturing use only. Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. Usage in natural waxes for candles may be 10%, while skincare product usage may be 2%.
Blooming bouquet candle fragrance oil smells like Miss Dior by Christian Dior*
DISCLAIMER
* Blooming bouquet candle fragrance oil is not made by, endorsed, or in any way connected to this brand.
At Candle Making Supplies, you can find an extensive range of high-quality candle fragrance oils. There are hundreds of options for candle fragrance oils. You could start with some of the most popular scents: vanilla, lavender, coconut, and sandalwood (and all their subtle and bold variations), or try something fruity, like currant, fig, green melon, or blood orange. For warm smells try fragrance oils like cinnamon rolls and Envy Me.
We love our line of the finest fragrance oils! All of our scents are great for soy, paraffin, and coconut blend wax candles. These oils are a critical part of your candle making projects. Get started today and use the best ingredients to create the best products.
* All fragrance oils are highly concentrated and for manufacturing use only. Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. Usage in natural waxes for candles may be 10%, while skincare product usage may be 2%.
Making your own candles can seem like a difficult and confusing process to new candle makers. Often times new candle makers will struggle with where to begin their journey in candle making. Well, a very fun and easy way to begin your career in candle making can start with tapered candles. Taper candles are fun and easy to make for new beginners, and they look great as well!
Taper candles are tall, thin candles that can stand on it’s or own, or could be placed in holders. Taper candles can vary based on their size, diameter, and color. The burn time at which a taper can burn depends on the candle wax you use to make the taper and the wick that holds the taper. Height also plays a huge factor in the time at which a taper can burn.
A reason why a taper candle can be very easy to make is the fact that only a few pieces of equipment are needed to create them. The items needed to create a taper include wax, wicks, and a melting pot to melt your wax. I would also recommend a mason jar in order to support the taper.
To start the process of making a taper, you must first melt your wax in a melting pot. We recommend boiling a pot of water to rest your wax over in order to keep it from drying. Once your wax is melted down to the recommended temperature of 165 F, you can begin the dipping process. Before dipping your wicks into the wax, make sure they are trimmed down to your desired size.
Make sure to always add an extra 2 cm to your desired length in order to have a better melt. Once the wicks have been trimmed, you may begin dipping them into the hot wax. Keep the wicks submerged until you see air bubbles appear, once the air bubbles are completely gone you may then remove the wicks from the wax. Leave the freshly dipped wick in a warmed jar in order to keep them straightened and to avoid the wax drying completely. Once you have coated all of your wicks, place the remaining wax over the pot with boiled water in order to keep it warm enough to coat the wicks once again.
Once your wicks have cooled, re-dip them into the remaining wax to cover them in another coat of wax. Hang the wicks on a drying rack to allow them to cool and dry. Repeat this process until you have reached your desired size. Make sure you leave enough room for the wick to burn thoroughly. Once all is said and done, you will have beautiful tapers for yourself or others you may want to share them with.
To make your tapers more visually appealing we would recommend adding color to your final result. In order to add color, you must add candle dye to your wax as the wax is melting. We have step-by-step instructions on how to your dye your wax on our page, but in a simple explanation, you may use dye blocks or liquid dye to color your wax. For the dye blocks, use shavings sparingly in order to get the desired shade of color you would like. As for the dye, you may use one drop for every 5 lbs. of wax. Add both while the wax is at 185 F to get the best results.
140 house-blend pillar wax – our own special in-house wax, blended primarily for pillar and taper candles.
We package our 140 House-Blend in a convenient, manageable pack of twenty-four 1 lb. bricks.
140 house-blend pillar wax specifically blended for use in pillar candles and taper candles. It requires no additives and has outstanding stability and long shelf life. This wax is specially blended to help you create beautiful pillar candles and taper candles with a strong scent throw!
Also available in bulk case of 24x 1 lb. bricks here!
140 regular paraffin wax is a competitively priced alternative to our 140 House-Blend. It features a melt point of 139℉ to 140℉ making it ideal for pouring into metal molds, plastic molds as well as making taper candles.
Besides making free standing candles, it can also be used for making floating candles.
May require additives (based on your desired effect).
140 regular paraffin wax is available in 11 pound slabs and in a beaded form in the near future.
Please visit our candle wax additives pages for additional information. There you can click on the individual additives for a complete description of what they do.
Polycarbonate molds: They withstand heat (120°). They are transparent, making them ideal for use with dyes.
Plastic molds: They have low resistance to heat because they start to melt from 60°C.
Aluminum molds: They are very resistant and make it possible to produce effects on waxes at high temperatures.
Latex molds: They make it possible to make candles with unusual shapes. However, it is not advisable to use them with stearin.
Silicon molds: These are top-of-the-range molds that can be used to make stunning candles. It is advisable to use beeswax or rapeseed wax to get much more detail on your candles.
This “E” type cotton core waxed wick is coated in wax to help it burn better. The wax coating on the wick makes the candle easier to light, and also helps the wick stand up straight inside the pool of liquid wax, which is formed while the candle burns.
“E” type cotton core waxed wick is recommended for use in votive candles. Also known as “E” wick.
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*All information is approximate and provided for comparison purposes only. Based on a 140℉ melt point pure paraffin candle, an initial wick height of 1/4 inch, and room temperature of approximately 75℉. Results may vary according to formula, type and melt point of wax, initial wick height, and room temperature, among other factors. The best way to determine the right wick for a particular candle is by trial and error testing.
Cut your votive candle making prep time in half with our “P” type pre-tabbed cotton core waxed wick! Ideal for use with our 6 cup votive mold and single votive mold. Also excellent for small container candles.
Each pack contains 18 pre-tabbed votive wicks. 36-24-24 cotton core waxed wicks are cut 2 1/2″ long, and come pre-assembled with our self-centering large wick clips.
This “P” type pre-tabbed cotton core waxed wick is coated in wax to help it burn better. The wax coating on the wick makes the candle easier to light, and also helps the wick stand up straight inside the pool of liquid wax that is formed as the candle burns.
Also known as “P” wick.
Technical Information:
Burn rate (wax consumption) = 0.17 ounces per hour
Melt pool diameters:
3 hour burn test: 2″
6 hour burn test: 2 1/4″
Flame height: 1.1″
*All information is approximate and provided for comparison purposes only. Based on a 140° F melt point pure paraffin candle, an initial wick height of 1/4 inch, and room temperature of approximately 75° F. Results may vary according to formula, type and melt point of wax, initial wick height, and room temperature, among other factors. The best way to determine the right wick for a particular candle is by trial and error testing.
Making your own candles is already a fun and exciting accomplishment to start, but how can you take it to the next level? Plain white candles can be often boring and dull, but adding color to your candles can spice things up, especially for the holiday season of Christmas. A color that stands out during the Christmas season is the color red. Red reminds us of the many icons we think of during Christmas which include, Red Stockings, candy canes, and of course Santa Claus!
The idea of adding color to your candles may seem like a difficult task, but this process can be completed within a few easy steps. First, you must melt the wax you are using to make the candles, make sure it is completely melted before proceeding. Next, add the colorants of the specific color you are looking to make, in this case, we would be using red. Finally, pour the wax into your mold, and you’ll have yourself a beautiful colored candle!
The best colorant to use in order to make your candles red would be candle dye. There are three dyes in particular that are used for coloring wax, they include, liquid candle dye, dye blocks, and food coloring. It would be your personal preference based on which colorant gives you the best look for your candle, but all three work great with wax.
If you are using liquid dye, about 1 ounce of dye should be enough color for 125 lbs. of wax. So it is safe to say that one drop should do the trick for coloring your wax red. If you are using dye blocks or dye chips, it is recommended to shave off a couple of flakes in order to have a lighter shade of red, or if you are looking for a darker shade, you may add half a block or the whole dye block to receive a darker shade of red.
Depending on which colorant you will be using to color your wax, you would have to add them based on the temperature. For dye blocks, the recommended temperature at which you should be adding them is 185 F. For liquid dye, you may add one drop during the melting point in order to see the best results. We always recommend testing the results first in order to know how much should be added and at what temperature point the colorant should be added in order to best fit the candle you envisioned making.
Now that you have made your very own red-colored candles, it may feel like something more could be added to make them even more special. Adding some fragrance oil could help elevate the creativity of your candle. It is recommended to add the fragrance oil to the melted wax before adding the colorant to your mixture. Depending on the wax, we would recommend adding 1 ounce per pound of wax to get the best results.
DO THESE STEPS APPLY TO ALL COLORS
These steps go beyond more than just red holiday candles; it applies to whatever colors your imagination is set on. You can create multi-color candles that represent a multitude of holidays. You can create a blue and pink candle to represent the new baby at a gender reveal party, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination and creativity. So go on and create some beautiful Christmas-themed candles, or create whatever your imagination envisioned.
Our candle dyes 60 pieces are available in a multitude of colors and have been formulated to increase color clarity.
These block of dye can color more wax than regular dye chips and are cost-effective. Use blocks as you would use the chips.
Dye blocks are intended to mix with candle making wax (both soy and paraffin). The dye blocks can be shaved into smaller pieces to create lighter shades. The more dye that you add, the darker the color shade will become. Dye colors can be mixed in order to make different colors.
A block of dye will color 5-50 lbs. of wax, depending on the color shade you are trying to achieve.
When placing your order, please make sure to order 60 pieces per color in order to receive our price special.
Recommendations:
Once the candle dye chip has been added to the melted wax, stir thoroughly to ensure the dye chip fully disperses in the wax.
It’s always best to add your fragrance oil first because some fragrance oils can change the color of your soy wax.
Add the dye chips and dye blocks to your wax at 185 F so that they fully dissolve. The hotter the wax the more easily they dissolve.
Colors usually look darker when they’re mixed in hot wax. When you think you’ve reached your desired color take a couple of drops of hot wax and drip onto a white piece of paper. Once it cools it gives you a more accurate idea of what your candle will look like once cooled.
Always take detailed notes how much color you used per pound of wax. This way you can multiply this amount by the number of pounds of soy wax you’re using.
Apple cinnamon candle fragrance oil – Do you want to create a home smell like you have been baking all day? This scent of crisp red apples, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg gives a genuinely warm and comforting scent to your candles.
Scent Throw: 4 / 5
Flash Point: 212 F°
Recommended usage: 1 oz. of scent per lb. of wax
At Candle Making Supplies, you can find an extensive range of high-quality candle fragrance oils. There are hundreds of options for candle fragrance oils. You could start with some of the most popular scents: vanilla, lavender, coconut, and sandalwood (and all their subtle and bold variations), or try something fruity, like currant, fig, green melon, or blood orange. For warm smells try fragrance oils like cinnamon rolls and Envy Me.
We love our line of the finest fragrance oils! All of our scents are great for soy, paraffin, and palm wax candles. These oils are a critical part of your candle making projects. Get started today and use the best ingredients to create the best products.
* All fragrance oils are highly concentrated and for manufacturing use only. Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. Usage in natural waxes for candles may be 10%, while skincare product usage may be 2%.
Are you looking to make a real fragrant orange candle? Our Blood Orange candle fragrance oil has a clean refreshing citrus aroma with notes of pineapple, blood orange, apples, and a hint of sweet vanilla that is invigorating as if you were taking a bite of juicy blood orange!
At Candle Making Supplies, you can find an extensive range of high-quality candle fragrance oils. There are hundreds of options for candle fragrance oils. You could start with some of the most popular scents: vanilla, lavender, coconut, and sandalwood (and all their subtle and bold variations), or try something fruity, like currant, fig, green melon, or blood orange. For warm smells try fragrance oils like cinnamon rolls and Envy Me.
We love our line of the finest fragrance oils! All of our scents are great for soy, paraffin, and palm wax candles. These oils are a critical part of your candle making projects. Get started today and use the best ingredients to create the best products.
* All fragrance oils are highly concentrated and for manufacturing use only. Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. Usage in natural waxes for candles may be 10%, while skincare product usage may be 2%.
Our 1 oz. concentrated liquid candle dye works great with paraffin, soy, coconut, beeswax and palm wax. Liquid candle dyes are a great way for coloring wax and achieving different shades of the desired color. Using liquid dyes reduces the chance of color shifting after a candle is made because of their superior solubility characteristics.
Colors may vary with different wax/fragrance/additive combinations. One ounce dye will color approximately 125 lbs. of wax. It is very easy to use – just add the desired amount and stir lightly. Liquid candle dyes are less prone to leaving dye particles in wax from not fully dissolving. Liquid candle dyes can be blended with other colors to create unique, custom colors. Due to the wax consistencies, it is common for paraffin waxes to produce vibrant colors and soy waxes to produce pastel colors.
Also available in 1 Oz. bottles here!
As with all candle making projects, we always recommend testing to achieve desired results. Colors usually look darker when they’re mixed in hot wax. When you think you’ve reached your desired color take a couple of drops of hot wax and drip onto a white piece of paper. Once it cools it gives you a more accurate idea of what your candle will look like once cooled.
Always take detailed notes how much color you used per pound of wax. This way you can multiply this amount by the number of pounds of soy wax you’re using.
Crafting an outdoor candle can get pretty tricky as you want to be mindful of the fragrance oils you are crafting with, as certain scents can attract bugs when you ultimately want to repel them!
Having an outdoor candle burning as you're relaxing on your patio, sitting by the pool or having dinner in your backyard can not only add that extra glow to the ambiance but it can also rid you of pesky bugs like mosquitoes and flies.
Creating a candle for outdoors is perfect for adding an extra touch to your outdoor décor. It’s especially great for the summer as a bright light can attract bugs.
Citronella candle fragrance: As a natural insect repellent citronella fragrance oils are perfect for crafting candles for outdoors as they already contain components that repel insects like mosquitoes. Its fragrance is grassy and floral making the perfect outdoor scent.
Lavender candle fragrance: Lavender fragrance oils are great for outdoor candles as it has analgesic, antifungal and antiseptic qualities. Not only can it prevent mosquito bites it can also help soothe and calm the skin if bitten by insects or reactive to outdoor plants. Its sweet smelling floral, herbal, and woodsy scent will create the perfect outdoor aroma as you relax on your patio.
Lemongrass candle fragrance: Derived from natural and non-toxic plants, lemongrass, much like Citronella, is great for repelling pesky insects that come with outdoor fun. With its fresh, lightweight and lemony scent lemongrass drives insects away and can also help boost your health.
Lemon lavender candle fragrance oil – a fresh garden of lemon citronella grass lifted with lavender’s intriguing freshness for a floral and citrus harmony.
Scent Throw: 3 / 5
Flash Point: 189F°
Recommended usage: 1 oz. of scent per lb. of wax
At Candle Making Supplies, you can find an extensive range of high-quality candle fragrance oils. There are hundreds of options for candle fragrance oils. You could start with some of the most popular scents: vanilla, lavender, coconut, and sandalwood (and all their subtle and bold variations), or try something fruity, like currant, fig, green melon, or blood orange. For warm smells try fragrance oils like cinnamon rolls and Envy Me.
We love our line of the finest fragrance oils! All of our scents are great for soy, paraffin, and coconut blend wax candles. These oils are a critical part of your candle making projects. Get started today and use the best ingredients to create the best products.
* All fragrance oils are highly concentrated and for manufacturing use only. Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. Usage in natural waxes for candles may be 10%, while skincare product usage may be 2%.
Lemon grass candle fragrance oil – the smell of lemon candy will take you back to your childhood with this popular scent!
Flash point: 159° F
Recommended usage: 1 oz. of scent per lb. of wax
At Candle Making Supplies, you can find an extensive range of high-quality candle fragrance oils. There are hundreds of options for candle fragrance oils. You could start with some of the most popular scents: vanilla, lavender, coconut, and sandalwood (and all their subtle and bold variations), or try something fruity, like currant, fig, green melon, or blood orange. For warm smells try fragrance oils like cinnamon rolls and Envy Me.
We love our line of the finest fragrance oils! All of our scents are great for soy, paraffin, and coconut blend wax candles. These oils are a critical part of your candle making projects. Get started today and use the best ingredients to create the best products.
* All fragrance oils are highly concentrated and for manufacturing use only. Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. Usage in natural waxes for candles may be 10%, while skincare product usage may be 2%.
Transport the magical, festive glow of candlelight al fresco to your porch, patio or restaurant with our Citronella candles. Indoor-outdoor versatility, unscented white wax and the corrugated glass container are available in various colors: these container candles come in frosted, amber and ruby colors. Our Citronella candles are preferred by restaurants and event planners. Create a wonderful atmosphere in your outdoors and indoors with our magical Victorian colored glass container candles.
Candles burn best (and longest), when you allow a wax ‘pool’ to extend completely to the edge of the glass, otherwise, your candle will tunnel straight down and the life of your candle will diminish greatly. Ceiling fans and floor fans (any type of moving air) can also affect the way your candle burns.
Remove candle wax with hot water. Boil enough water to fill the candle cylinder, then pour into the container, leaving an inch of space at the top. The water will melt the candle wax, causing it to float to the surface of the container. Let cool completely before removing the wax.
12 candles per case (10.75LB).
Our Citronella Candles are sold by case only.
Each case contains 4 Ruby, 4 Amber and 4 Frosted. We’re offering multi-case pricing. See table below.
Candle Safety Tips: Candles are a great way to add a new aroma to your home as well as a great addition to your home décor! The love for candles can grow so great that it can become a great hobby that may or may not transform into an at-home business!
Although having candles in your home can be a great addition and making them from home can be convenient and fun, it's important that we take the necessary safety measures to ensure we keep ourselves and our neighbors safe. The National Fire Protection Association reported that there are an average 21 home fires caused by candles, which can be prevented by following candle safety measures.
No matter your skill level or the amount of candles you’ve burned in your home it’s extremely important to continue taking safety precautions throughout your candle-making process and when it’s time to burn them.
When crafting candles in your home or any workspace for that matter, it is important that you have the proper equipment within reach to make sure that your process runs smoothly and if there are any additional mishaps they can be taken care of right away.
Important safety equipment
- Fire Extinguisher: Have a fire extinguisher nearby or in your work space. Much like cooking oil, using water to put out a fire near hot wax can cause the wax to behave more aggressively meaning it may splatter.
- Safety Goggles: Use safety goggles when pouring wax into your vessels so that the wax doesn’t splash into your eyes.
- Heat resistance gloves or Potholders : Specifically for handling pans and other hot equipment. Using heat resistant gloves or potholders will prevent you from touching something hot and possibly causing a spill.
- First Aid Kit : It’s essential to have a first aid kit nearby or in your work space in case you need to tend to any injuries.
It’s important that you use proper candle-making equipment to ensure when crafting you are using the right equipment that will perform correctly for the many tasks that come with candle making.
As much fun as crafting candles can be, it is a very tedious and time consuming process, but it’s important that you never leave wax to melt unattended or walk away from a lit stove. Even electric stoves and wax melters can pose a fire hazard if you leave the room while they’re on.
Keep your space clean
Much like cooking it’s important to clean as you go when crafting candles to refrain from having unwanted spills or accidents like a cloth catching fire.
When crafting candles at home in your kitchen it’s important that you clean your space before you get started, cleaning up any cooking messes you may have had prior to starting your candle project. Cleaning up any cooking oil is especially important, as this can create a fire hazard. Also move any flammable products out of the way before getting started.
Ventilation in your workspace is also very important when crafting candles. Be sure to get airflow going by opening a window or using a fan to circulate the air in your workspace. Additionally, it may also be beneficial to tie back your hair or wear your hair in an updo. Not only does this keep your hair safe from any open flames, it also prevents any stray hairs falling into your products.
Overall, it is extremely important that when you are crafting a candle you take safety precautions to ensure you and your neighbors will not be put in danger. It is also important to read all the instructions listed on your products.
EXTRA TIPS:
This Standard candle melting pot is a must-have for DIY candles. Our melting pot has been an industry standard for over 60 years. It holds up to about 4 pounds of melted wax. Double boil wax with the addition of our steamer pot to prevent the wax from overheating.
The body of this standard candle melting pot is a thick aluminum cup. It is easy to clean and it is fast to conduct heat. The opening handle is anti-scald. It is safe for you. The mouth is designed as an eagle diversion mouth for an easy pour. With this melting pot, it won’t take long to get the wax melted. Just put your wax in the pot, heat it, and that’s it. Once that’s done, grab the handle and pour as needed. You’ll find that the handle and exterior of the pot stay close to the temperature of the room you’re working in.
The inside traps the heat inside well and doesn’t allow the wax to stick to the surface when you’re ready to wash it out. Excellent heat conductivity helps the wax to cool down really quickly. Nonstick and easy to wash with soap and water.
For more candle making information, please visit our candle making instructions page.
Our wax melting black pot is ideal for use as a double boiler when used with the Standard and Small Melting Pot.
Our Basic Soy Candle Making Kit includes the Black Pot, Melting Pitcher (P0081710) and everything else you need to begin making 100% natural soy wax container candles. This kit is an excellent way to get your feet wet making candles. making hobby or career.
The Monticiano Family now comes in Matte Finish! – Monticiano matte Nude candle vessel – newly added to our Monticiano Matte Family
Monticiano vessel in matte Nude is simply stunting. Our Monticiano matte Nude candle vessel has thick walls and a base that will assist with reducing the external temperature.
Actual product color may vary from batch to batch.
Our candle jars are available in wholesale quantities, or just by the case for any option or style that you choose. Whether you’re a candle hobbyist or professional candle maker, you can find the right candle jar for your next candle-making project here. Most of our candle jars come with an option to add a lid or can be purchased without.
Our various collections of glass candle vessels are available in multiple sizes, shapes, and colors. Glass jars are offered in clear, frosted, matte and amber, and can be paired with a wide variety of different lid options.
This “E” type cotton core waxed wick is coated in wax to help it burn better. The wax coating on the wick makes the candle easier to light, and also helps the wick stand up straight inside the pool of liquid wax, which is formed while the candle burns.
“E” type cotton core waxed wick is recommended for use in votive candles. Also known as “E” wick.
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*All information is approximate and provided for comparison purposes only. Based on a 140℉ melt point pure paraffin candle, an initial wick height of 1/4 inch, and room temperature of approximately 75℉. Results may vary according to formula, type and melt point of wax, initial wick height, and room temperature, among other factors. The best way to determine the right wick for a particular candle is by trial and error testing.
We are happy to introduce our Apricot Coconut Wax. This wax is soft and creamy with great adhesion, leaving your candle finish looking good. It is both phthalate and paraben free as well as cruelty and vegan free.
The formula is made up of apricot, coconut and paraffin waxes.
Melt Point: 125 – 130 Degrees (f)
Our Apricot Coconut Blended Wax has a soft texture, and we suggest testing wicks a size down from what you would use with a soy wax candle and for even better burn results, use 2 smaller wicks instead of 1 larger wick. This will reduce your sooting and help give your candles a better scent throw.
Have you ever crafted a candle and once you light it it’s not burning properly, meaning you are experiencing a low flame and almost zero melt pool. If this is an issue you’re experiencing, continue reading to learn more!
Candle making can become very technical and is an ongoing process of trial and error, but it's important to know that if you are experiencing issues such as low flame and little to no melt pool it can be attributed to multiple things, here we will go over the different factors that can contribute to this problem.
To begin, in order for a candle to burn properly it needs fuel/oxygen. When it comes to candle making if your candle lacks fuel/ oxygen this will affect your candle's flame. Your candle gets its fuel/oxygen from the wax. Reasons your candle may not be receiving any fuel/oxygen could be because of fragrance oil overload, too much dye added to wax, or the wrong wick size.
Moreover, if ingredients are overloaded this can lead to your wick becoming clogged and not being able to perform at its best. It could also be as simple as your wick being the wrong size for the vessel you are currently using.
So let's get to the details, what does it mean to overload your candle with additional ingredients?
First, it’s important to know that when crafting scented candles it's important to use fragrance oils that are meant or can be used for candle making. Fragrance oils are great when you want to create a scented candle(s), but if you add too much fragrance oils it can alter the size of your flame meaning it becomes clogged by an overload of oils.
When you light a candle it may look like the melt pool is what is creating the scent, you’d be surprised to know that the melt pool is not entirely where the scent is derived from. When a candle is burning, for it to burn properly the wax and fragrance oil must travel up through the wick igniting the scent but if there is an overload this burn flow will be altered.
Fragrance oil overload can also contribute to a mushrooming wick which can also affect your candle flame. Most waxes have a recommended fragrance oil load of 3% - 12% max. It is important to follow recommended instructions.
Candle making dye, much like fragrance oils can also overload your wax which can lead to clogging your wick if too much dye is being added to your melted wax. We recommend adding your dye into your wax moderately and testing the color by scooping some of the wax on a spoon and placing it on a paper towel and letting the color set to ensure you have the right color.
Having the wrong sized wick can affect your candle greatly in the way that if you have a wick that is too small it can lead to clogging as it may drown in wax as well as not be able to create the proper sized burn pool.
If your wick is too large it can cause the wick to get smaller as it will create a large melt pool that the wick may curl into. Additionally, if you have too many wicks it can cause the wicks to droop as it will also create a large melt pool, as well as cause a low flame as each wick will be taking up fuel/oxygen.
Problem-solving
In order to fix these issues, you must test everything, meaning remeasuring the amount of ingredients you are using and craft “test candles. Thus, meaning you must try reducing the amount of dye being used as well as fragrance oils. You must also test wick size meaning you must increase wick size or reduce wick size depending on what is happening to your flame. You may also want to try different candle containers as well as wax blends.
The key to candle-making is to test test TEST. Test everything to ensure you are crafting not only a quality candle but a safe quality candle.
Ultra wax coconut-soy blend is our state of the art, smooth Coconut Soy Blend. It’s ease of use and maximum glass jar adhesion leaves a smooth finish on the sides of your glass. With a melting point approximately 128℉ degrees and pour temperature of 165℉ degrees, Ultra Wax cools with minimal shrinkage.
You’ll fall in love with Ultra Wax the first time you use it!
Typically requires only a single pour (tops can be smoothed out with a heat gun if necessary)
Strong hot and cold scent throw
Typical fragrance load is 6% or less
Smooth and creamy appearance
Excellent jar adhesion
Melt point: approximately 128℉
Add dye as needed and mix thoroughly
Add candle fragrance oil as needed and mix thoroughly (fragrance oil should be added just before pouring to prevent fragrance oil from evaporating)
Pouring temperatures should typically be around 120° to 165°, though experimentation is recommended to determine optimal pouring temperature
When pouring melted wax into containers, the containers should be at room temperature or slightly warmer
Allow candles to cool as slow as possible to achieve good jar adhesion and create a smooth finish.
Available in 5 lb. trays.
Pre-tabbed cotton core waxed wick 51-32-18 is recommended for use in 3″ to 4″ diameter container candles. Also known as “X” wick.
Technical Information:
Burn rate (wax consumption): 0.24 ounces per hour
Melt pool diameters:
3 hour burn test: 2 3/8″
6 hour burn test: 2 3/4″
Flame height: 1.6″
*All information is approximate and provided for comparison purposes only. Based on a 140℉ melt point pure paraffin candle, an initial wick height of 1/4 inch, and room temperature of approximately 75℉. Results may vary according to formula, type and melt point of wax, initial wick height, and room temperature, among other factors. The best way to determine the right wick for a particular candle is by trial and error testing.
Also available in a 10 yard pack here!
Ethereal Waters candle fragrance oil – transport yourself to a tropical island, breathing in the scent of ocean air and blue waters mingled with juicy tropical fruits, sparkling citrus and Open Aire.
Our Ethereal Waters candle fragrance oil begins with top notes of passion fruit, aquatic breeze, mandora, citrus sea salt and Open Aire, balanced with middle notes of peony, Lily of the Valley, magnolia and sweet conifer, and is well-rounded with a nice base of vanilla orchid, white musk and Orris.
At Candle Making Supplies, you can find an extensive range of high-quality candle fragrance oils. There are hundreds of options for candle fragrances. You could start with some of the most popular scents: vanilla, lavender, coconut, and sandalwood (and all their subtle and bold variations), or try something fruity, like currant, fig, green melon, or blood orange. For warm smells try fragrance oils like cinnamon rolls and Envy Me.
We love our line of the finest fragrance oils! All of our scents are great for soy, paraffin, and Coconut blend wax candles. These oils are a critical part of your candle making projects. Get started today and use the best ingredients to create the best products.
* All fragrance oils are highly concentrated and for manufacturing use only. Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. Usage in natural waxes for candles may be 10%, while skincare product usage may be 2%.
Our new Candle dye blocks are formulated to increase color clarity. They color more wax than the dye chips. These blocks can be mixed with both soy and paraffin candle making wax. The dye blocks can be shaved into smaller pieces to create lighter shades. The more dye that you add, the darker the color shade will become. Dye colors can be mixed in order to make different colors.
Use the candle dye blocks the same way you use dye chips.
A 1 piece block of dye colors 5-50 lbs. of wax, depending on the color shade you are trying to achieve.
Also available in 12 packs here!
Recommendations:
Once the candle dye chip has been added to the melted wax, stir thoroughly to ensure the dye chip fully disperses in the wax.
It’s always best to add your fragrance oil first because some fragrance oils can change the color of your soy wax.
Add the dye chips and dye blocks to your wax at 185 F so that they fully dissolve. The hotter the wax the more easily they dissolve.
Colors usually look darker when they’re mixed in hot wax. When you think you’ve reached your desired color take a couple of drops of hot wax and drip onto a white piece of paper. Once it cools it gives you a more accurate idea of what your candle will look like once cooled.
Always take detailed notes how much color you used per pound of wax. This way you can multiply this amount by the number of pounds of soy wax you’re using.
During these hot summer days, it can be tricky trying to find something fun and engaging for you and your family to do together especially, when celebrating national holidays like Father’s day and more indoors. Take a look at this fun at-home beeswax candle-making project to do with your family, with 5 easy steps and simple supplies needed.
In this at-home project, we will be crafting candles using 100% beeswax honeycomb sheets!
Honeycomb sheets are unscented and easy to use, requiring no heat or added fragrance. These honeycomb sheets can easily be cut into designs and appliqués and the best part is they come in a variety of different bright colors so you can take your creativity in any direction you’d like.
To begin, you need the following supplies:
Now, you can add candle glitter or any other decorations to your candle to customize as your own.
Beeswax sheets are soft and flexible and can be easily rolled up to make candles with a natural aroma. Crafting with beeswax material will ensure your candle can be used for a long time. 100% beeswax honeycomb sheets are perfectly suitable for candle-making, crafts, modeling, bowstring waxing, sealing bottles and jars or just for plain decorating. These uniquely textured sheets are available in different vibrant colors and can be used for rolling taper candles and pillar candles.
Let your candle creativity soar with these richly colored and textured, 100% beeswax honeycomb sheets! This unscented, easy-to-roll, 100% beeswax honeycomb sheet requires no heat and can easily be cut into designs and appliqués. Colored beeswax honeycomb sheets are favorites for crafts and hobbies, and perfect for children’s school projects!
We recommend our 1/0 square raw or waxed wick for making rolled honeycomb beeswax candles.
This beeswax sheet is soft and flexible and can be easily rolled up to make an elegant candle with a natural aroma. By making with beeswax material, your candle can be used for a long time. This product is perfectly suitable for candle-making, crafts, modeling, bowstring waxing, sealing bottles and jars or just for plain decorating. These uniquely textured sheets are available in different vibrant colors and can be used for rolling taper candles and pillar candles.
Available in singles or in bulk case of 200 sheets.
Please note that the color images may vary depending on your screen resolution.
Now you can add glitter or any other decorations to your candle.
Note: We do not generally recommend adding fragrance oils to the beeswax sheet candles as the natural scent of the beeswax is quite strong and will blend with whatever scent you add, creating a different aroma from what you may desire.
Never put scent directly on the wick. This will cause the candle to smoke. If you want to add some scent, either add a drop to the pool of melted wax while the candle is burning or add a few drops along with the sheet while rolling it (only in honeycomb sheets as the cell structure will hold the scent).
The 1/0 SQUARE RAW WICK is recommended for use in beeswax, vegetable wax and rolled beeswax candles.
Square raw wick was originally designed for beeswax candles, vegetable wax and rolled beeswax candles, however, they can still be used for soy and paraffin creations as well. Candle making is more art than science. Test burning candles using various wick sizes is recommended to determine the right size wick for your particular application.
The first burn of a candle is important in setting the pace for how the candle will burn every other time that it’s lit. When you light your candle for the very first time, make sure that it burns long enough to melt the wax all the way to the outer edge. This may take several hours. The general rule of thumb is to let the candle burn for approximately an hour per inch of diameter. It’s also important to not overtrim the wick length every time the candle is lit. A wick that’s trimmed too short will not allow the candle to burn hot enough and may cause tunneling. A wick that is not trimmed far enough could cause the candle to burn too hot and may cause smoking.
(10 yards per pack)
As a candle maker, it can be tedious looking for the right candle wax that not only fit your budget but fit your lifestyle and values. To continue to do our part not only by providing a variety of products to cater to all candle makers we are also doing our part to preserve our environment by carrying products that are 100% natural.
All of our 100% natural waxes can be considered “plant-based” and even vegan as they are processed using naturally derived ingredients. In this blog, our candle-making expert will go over all of our 100% natural products and their benefits.
Our new G1 Superior 100% Soy Wax is naturally derived from vegetable soybeans and has many advantages such as an extended burn time, no unsightly black soot, and is less likely to trigger allergies.
This product has a creamy texture with great glass adhesion and a melting point of 122F – 126F. Manufactured with the candle makers in mind. While there are other soy waxes available, this was designed and made for candle users, not the food industry. For example, others will process the wax in less than 2 hours, G1’s process takes over 4 hours. The slower process leaves many double bonds. The double bonds are very good to help reduce the chances of fat blooming also known as frosting.
Our Cargill C3 Nature wax is 100% Soy Wax and is quite resistant to bloom (white frosting) and “wet spots” while producing an excellent scent throw with fragrances. This 100% soy wax is specifically designed for container candles, producing an opaque product with a balanced, creamy look and has great adhesion to glass. Shrinkage is minimal when cooling however most jars will require touch-up with a heat gun or a second pouring. It comes in flake form with a melting point of 127℉ and a flash point >600℉.
Our manufacturing processes separate the protein from the oil to create oils that are GMO free. We use only GMO free oils to create our waxes. Our wax has been tested using the PCR test method (the industry standard used to verify non-GMO claims), and the qualitative test results have shown that GMOs are “Not detected.”
Soy wax is a 100% natural wax derived from the vegetable soybeans. Soy wax is made from environmentally friendly, renewable resources. This wax has many advantages: an extended burn time, no unsightly black soot, and it’s a naturally-derived product.
Soy wax is perfect for container candles, tealight candles, wax melts and tarts. Some of the benefits of this wax are clean burning and being long-lasting. Since soy wax has no toxins, it is less likely to trigger allergies. Soy wax burns cooler which means that you can enjoy your soy wax candle for generally 30-50% longer.
100% Beeswax
Our premium-grade, 100% beeswax is all-natural, chemical and particle-free. The beeswax is perfect for candle and soap making, batiking fabric, painting in encaustics, or mixing up a batch of specialty furniture polish. Beeswax candles are also commonly used during religious services as well as numerous hobby and craft projects.
This Beeswax is easy to use and perfect for those who want to craft candles using natural products and again great for the environment.
100% Beeswax Honeycomb Sheets
Our 100% beeswax honeycomb sheets are richly colored and textured. This beeswax sheet is soft and flexible and can be easily rolled up to make an elegant candle with a natural aroma. By making it with beeswax material, your candle can be used for a long time. This product is perfectly suitable for candle-making, crafts, modeling, bowstring waxing, sealing bottles and jars or just for plain decorating. These uniquely textured sheets are available in different vibrant colors and can be used for rolling taper candles and pillar candles.
As mentioned before each of our 100% natural waxes is considered “plant-based” and even vegan as they are processed using naturally derived ingredients. These products are easy to use and great for not only candle-making but other at-home craft projects you may have.
G1 has a lower melt point than C3. We suggest testing wicks that are one or two sizes lower to find the ideal burn performance.
G1 Superior 100% Soy Wax has been manufactured with the candle maker in mind. While there are other soy waxes available, this was designed and made for candle users, not the food industry. For example, others will process the wax in less then 2 hours, G1’s process takes over 4 hours. The slower process leaves many double bonds. The double bonds are very good to help reduce the chances of fat blooming also known as frosting.
If used without additives, make sure to heat your wax a little longer at the suggested pour temperatures to help eliminate pit marks.
We believe you will enjoy this new wax as much as we do.
Soy wax is a 100% natural wax derived from the vegetable soybeans. Soy wax is made from environmentally friendly, renewable resources. This wax has many advantages: an extended burn time, no unsightly black soot, and it’s a naturally-derived product.
Soy wax is perfect for container candles, tealight candles, wax melts and tarts. Some of the benefits of this wax are clean burning and being long-lasting. Since soy wax has no toxins, it is less likely to trigger allergies. Soy wax burns cooler which means that you can enjoy your soy wax candle for generally 30-50% longer.
Our premium-grade, 100% beeswax is all-natural, chemical and particle-free. The beeswax is perfect for candle and soap making, batiking fabric, painting in encaustics, or mixing up a batch of specialty furniture polish. Beeswax candles are also commonly used during religious services as well as numerous hobby and craft projects.
Our beeswax block is occasionally available in cylinder and brick form, but always the same superior quality beeswax.
Available in 1 lb. blocks and by the case of 24 blocks.
Melt point: 145° F – 149° F
Flash point: 490° F – 525° F
Recommended pouring temp: 150° F – 160° F
Recommended dipping temp: 160° F – 170° F
Let your candle creativity soar with these richly colored and textured, 100% beeswax honeycomb sheets! This unscented, easy-to-roll, 100% beeswax honeycomb sheet requires no heat and can easily be cut into designs and appliqués. Colored beeswax honeycomb sheets are favorites for crafts and hobbies, and perfect for children’s school projects!
We recommend our 1/0 square raw or waxed wick for making rolled honeycomb beeswax candles.
This beeswax sheet is soft and flexible and can be easily rolled up to make an elegant candle with a natural aroma. By making with beeswax material, your candle can be used for a long time. This product is perfectly suitable for candle-making, crafts, modeling, bowstring waxing, sealing bottles and jars or just for plain decorating. These uniquely textured sheets are available in different vibrant colors and can be used for rolling taper candles and pillar candles.
Available in singles or in bulk case of 200 sheets.
Please note that the color images may vary depending on your screen resolution.
Now you can add glitter or any other decorations to your candle.
Note: We do not generally recommend adding fragrance oils to the beeswax sheet candles as the natural scent of the beeswax is quite strong and will blend with whatever scent you add, creating a different aroma from what you may desire.
Never put scent directly on the wick. This will cause the candle to smoke. If you want to add some scent, either add a drop to the pool of melted wax while the candle is burning or add a few drops along with the sheet while rolling it (only in honeycomb sheets as the cell structure will hold the scent).
When crafting candles, deciding which wax you’ll use is a crucial part of the production as well as the performance of your candle. Each wax is different and usually designed to do a certain purpose, which is why many candle makers are sometimes surprised to know they may need an additive to ensure they get the best quality candle out of their wax. In this blog our candle making expert will go over what additives are and why you may need them.
Additives are additional products/ingredients that you can add to your candle wax to improve the quality of the finished product.
Currently, we carry 10 different candle additives all of which have a different purpose to ensure the best performance and quality of your candles.
Note: It’s important to understand before using additives that some waxes are already blended with additives so there is no need to add additional additives. However, most wax described as a base paraffin wax meaning they have been blended with paraffin but there were no performance enhancing additives blended in at the time of its manufacturing will likely need an additive such as our Vybar 260.
Wax additives can help reduce product imperfections as well as the performance of your candle, they may also enhance the appearance and overall lifespan of your product.
Wax additives can split into 3 distinct groups.
Polymers: Polymers also known as synthetic polyethylenes and copolymers. These additives are used to improve the appearance and performance of a candle. Vybars are the most commonly used polymer to improve opacity, hardness, fragrance retention and color.
Microcrystalline Waxes: Microcrystalline waxes are used to harden wax, glass adhesion in container candles and elevating fragrance load.
Individually Based Solution Additives: Stearic Acid, Stearin, Mineral Oils, Mottling Oils, Polysorbate, UV Light Inhibitor and UV Light Stabilizer, EVA, Petrolatum, Polyethylene, Container Maker and Universal Additive are mostly used to improve the appearance and to enhance the scent and color lifespan.
There are many pros and cons to using additives as they do help enhance your candle wax but some additives have unnatural ingredients that some candle makers dislike. Ultimately though you do not have to use additives if it does not fit into your candle making process a good alternative for an additive to harden your candles as well as staying natural would be adding Beeswax to your wax.
To learn in explicit details about each of our additives please read our previous blog
Excellent as an additive for candle making. Micro wax cubes will add rigidity to tapers, help the wax adhere to the walls of the container candles, and reduce or eliminate mottling in pillars (without adding much opacity). Recommended usage is 2% (2 teaspoons per pound of wax). Micro wax 175 is also available in pre-measured cubes. Due to its high melt point and pliability, pure microcrystalline also makes a good sculpting wax for art projects and lost wax processes.
Melt point is approximately 175° F (79 C).
Microcrystalline Wax – Its characteristics resemble those of the natural waxes closely, including its high melting point, high viscosity, flexibility at low temperatures, and high cohesion and adhesion. Micro waxes can be either soft and ductile, or, firm and brittle. Melting points range from 145 – 200+ degrees Fahrenheit. Color values include Black, Brown, Amber, Yellow, Ivory, and White. Micro waxes can be used as substitutes for natural waxes. Micro waxes can be used for chewing gum base, cosmetics, ointments where they harden, lubricate and protect against moisture, food packaging, protecting against moisture through wax impregnated paper, film, foil, and corrugated board, increasing the fluidity and the flexible bonding of hot-melt adhesives, crayons, candles and insulating materials.
Vybar 260 candle additive: lower melt point Vybar used in container candles and votive candles to lock color and scent in wax. Use 1 teaspoon per pound of wax as a hardener, and make candles opaque.
Vybar 260 enhances fragrances & color quality, increases hardness and surface gloss, and also helps reduce air bubbles and mottling.
Vybar 260 candle additive provides a number of benefits to your candle but its defining purpose is fragrance retention. Vybar allows you to obtain high fragrance loads without migration (eliminate mottling). It also is beneficial in achieving a more consistent product; it helps with uniform dye dispersion and a reduction in surface flaws. This will allow you to cut down the number of rejects, which in return can save you time and money. Usage is .5 to 2% by weight; the amount of fragrance oil can change the recommended usage. Vybar enables the candlemaker to put twice or even three times as much fragrance oil into their mixture, causing the candles to have much better hot throw.
Vybar 260 is used for softer, lower melt point waxes such as container waxes. Recommended usage is 1 teaspoon per pound of wax but will vary per application. Don’t overdo it, though, because too much vybar can actually trap the fragrance in your candle, reducing your candle’s hot throw.
Excellent as an additive for candle making. Micro wax 175 will add rigidity to tapers, help the wax adhere to the walls of the container candles, and reduce or eliminate mottling in pillars (without adding much opacity). Recommended usage is 2% (2 teaspoons per pound of wax). Micro wax 175 is also available in pre-measured cubes. Due to its high melt point and pliability, pure microcrystalline also makes a good sculpting wax for art projects and lost wax processes.
Melt point is approximately 175° F (79 C).
Microcrystalline Wax – Its characteristics resemble those of the natural waxes closely, including its high melting point, high viscosity, flexibility at low temperatures, and high cohesion and adhesion. Micro waxes can be either soft and ductile, or, firm and brittle. Melting points range from 145 – 200+ degrees Fahrenheit. Color values include Black, Brown, Amber, Yellow, Ivory, and White. Micro waxes can be used as substitutes for natural waxes. Micro waxes can be used for chewing gum base, cosmetics, ointments where they harden, lubricate and protect against moisture, food packaging, protecting against moisture through wax impregnated paper, film, foil, and corrugated board, increasing the fluidity and the flexible bonding of hot-melt adhesives, crayons, candles and insulating materials.
Once you begin candle making it’s always exciting experimenting with different fragrances oils, as well as essential oils but it’s important to understand what is the right amount of fragrance oils that should be added to your candle wax. As well as when you should add your oils to your candle wax.
Fragrance oils are defined as a concentrated blend of synthetic or natural aroma components used to create a scented oil. In addition, fragrance oils have been mixed with scentless carrier oils allowing the aroma to be lightweight which will allow your scent to come through once burned.
Essential oils are defined as concentrated oil derived from an organic/natural substance (plant material, flowers, leaves, wood, and grass). In addition, these oils are referred to as “essential” as they contain the strongest scent that a particular plant, root, or flower contains, embodying its full essence.
To learn more about the differences between essential oils and fragrance oils read our previous blog Fragrance oils vs. Essentials oils: Defining oils for scented candles.
When using candle fragrance oils, the amount of fragrance oil you use depends on the type of wax, the type of fragrance oil, and of course your personal preferences of scent throw.
Scent throw
The Scent throw is the quality of smell in which your candle gives off. The over aroma it will create in your space.
Important to note: Using too little fragrance may result in a light scent throw, while using too much may result in a strong hot throw. Also, it is important to be careful to not overload your wax with fragrance oils, this can lead to your candle sweating or curdling and other issues.
We recommend using 1 ounce of fragrance oils per pound of wax you will be using to craft your candles.
Measurements
It is also important to note when measuring out how much candle wax and fragrance oil you will be using, it is essential to note that we suggest you work with ounces (oz.) or grams (g), ultimately measuring oils in ounces.
For Soy wax, the recommended fragrance load is about 9% Depending on how many candles you will be making and the capacity of your candle vessel.
For Coconut and blended waxes, you can add about 10% to 12% of fragrance oils to your wax, keep in mind this will give your candle a very strong scent.
The fragrance oil ratios are important as they may also impact your candle wicks and the melt pool of the candle. Finding the perfect balance is definitely a challenge for all candle makers but it’s imperative that you test during your candle-making process to know which products work best for you and to observe how each product works when crafting.
The Candle Making Scale is used for weighing candles in candle making. Very handy and economical. It can weigh items up to 100 oz. / 3000 grams. (over 6 pounds)․ Our easy-to-use scale is perfect for weighing wax, fragrance, melt and pour soap base, and more!
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Blooming bouquet candle fragrance oil smells like Miss Dior by Christian Dior*
DISCLAIMER
* Blooming bouquet candle fragrance oil is not made by, endorsed, or in any way connected to this brand.
At Candle Making Supplies, you can find an extensive range of high-quality candle fragrance oils. There are hundreds of options for candle fragrance oils. You could start with some of the most popular scents: vanilla, lavender, coconut, and sandalwood (and all their subtle and bold variations), or try something fruity, like currant, fig, green melon, or blood orange. For warm smells try fragrance oils like cinnamon rolls and Envy Me.
We love our line of the finest fragrance oils! All of our scents are great for soy, paraffin, and coconut blend wax candles. These oils are a critical part of your candle making projects. Get started today and use the best ingredients to create the best products.
* All fragrance oils are highly concentrated and for manufacturing use only. Usage amounts are recommendations only. Individual usage amounts can vary based on your desired fragrance strength, wax type, soap base, or lotion base. Usage in natural waxes for candles may be 10%, while skincare product usage may be 2%.