Making natural candles: tips on what to consider when choosing wax

Candle making is a fun and relaxing process, but it also takes time and knowledge. If you decide to make plant-based candles, you should know what criteria to use, which wax to choose and what else is important to consider when making candles in order to achieve satisfying results. The team at MB ,,Gamtos dovanos" provides useful tips on how to choose the best wax for candle making.

Wax for candles: the most important selection criteria

The choice of wax for candles should be based on a number of key criteria and the desired end result.

• A clear, beautifully shaped, bright flame.
• A straight, "mushroomless" burning wick.
• The even, regular burning of a candle, covering as much of the candle as possible.
• Long burning.
• Good odour dispersion.
• Safety and health hazards.

It is important to know that your choice will depend on several factors, such as the desired shape of your future candle, the type of wax (e.g. it is important for you that the wax is all-natural), the quality of the aromatic oils and the amount of them in the wax, the colour, the size of the candle, and even the final appearance of the product. However, the most important factor remains the overall concept of the candle, the idea behind it. Taking the time to consider these issues will help you decide which wax is the most suitable for your candle collection.

Making candles: useful tips to make the production process easier

When making candles, it is important to know not only the properties of the different waxes, but also how to work with them properly and what mistakes to avoid in order to create the perfect candle. The team at MB ,,Gamtos dovanos" provides useful tips to make the candle making process easier.

• Do not overheat the wax above the recommended temperature, as the wax will lose its colour and the crystallisation process may change.
• Always add the scented oil just before the wax is poured into the container or moulds, as the oil evaporates and loses some of its beneficial properties.
• When working with essential oils, it is not recommended to pour the oil into wax above 59 degrees, as the oil evaporates and loses some of its beneficial properties.
• Mix the paints in a separate container, adding a little wax. Add the mixed dyes to the total wax mass just before pouring into the containers.
• You will reach the optimum pouring temperature for your products by experimentation.
• The containers or moulds must be properly prepared for bottling - clean, slightly warmed or at room temperature.
• Allow the candles to cool as slowly as possible to achieve a nice adhesion of the wax to the glass walls and a smooth candle surface.
• For optimum combustion, allow the candles to sit for at least 48 hours.
• Do not use copper or brass tools and utensils when working with vegetable wax, as copper and brass will change the colour of the wax.
• The lower melting point of the wax improves the adhesion of the jar to the wax and helps to avoid wet spots.

Soy wax and other waxes online - the fast and convenient way to find the products you need

Soy wax and other waxes online are a quick and convenient way to discover and choose the products you need. If you are looking for high quality beeswax, soy wax, rapeseed wax or palm wax for candle making, visit www.aurae.lt. Aurae brand waxes are made from the highest quality natural ingredients such as soya oil, palm oil, coconut oil, rapeseed oil and beeswax.

The Aurae range includes selected waxes that have been chosen for their impact on human health and the environment. After working with many suppliers and thousands of tests, the company provides its customers with the best solutions. If you are not sure which product is the best choice, please get in touch - our team will answer your questions and help you find the right products.