Candle waxes

What wax should we use for candle making?

Soy wax: This is a wax made from soybeans, which is a natural and renewable source. Compared to traditional paraffin candles, soy candles burn at a lower temperature, allowing us to enjoy their light and scent for up to twice as long. They burn with a clean flame, free from soot. Depending on the type of soy wax, it can be used for making both container and freestanding candles. NatureWax C-3 and C-310 waxes are primarily recommended for container candles, while KeraSoy Pillar is perfect for both freestanding and container candles.

Paraffin: Paraffin wax is the most widely used and cheapest among waxes. If we want to make strongly scented and colored candles, paraffin wax might be the right choice, as it holds color and fragrance very well. It's an extremely versatile wax, suitable for making both container and freestanding candles.

Palm wax: Palm wax is a strong and durable wax, making it particularly suitable for pillar candles and other freestanding molds. In addition to burning cleanly and without soot, palm wax is also a good carrier of fragrances. It's recommended to mix with other vegetable waxes to avoid potential cracking.

Coconut wax: Coconut wax has a clean, slow, and even burn. It's often combined with soy wax and is most suitable for making container candles.

Rapeseed wax: Rapeseed wax is made from rapeseed grown in Europe, making it one of the most environmentally friendly options alongside C-310 soy wax for candle makers in Hungary. Rapeseed wax is characterized by slow, clean burning, which helps the candle to burn at a more even pace. It is primarily recommended for container candles.

Olive wax: Olive wax is recommended for making freestanding candles and scented wax melts. The set wax is easy to remove from the mold.

Stearin: Pure stearin candles have an interesting, crystalline appearance. They burn slower, leaving a thin, lace-like layer on their surface, making them unique. When mixed with paraffin, stearin improves the burning properties of paraffin candles, burning slower, harder, and with less smoke. Candles mixed with stearin are whiter and less opaque than pure paraffin candles.

In this category, you can find various waxes needed for hobby candle making, including traditional paraffin as well as increasingly popular plant-based waxes such as Cargill NatureWax C-3 soy wax, Kerax KeraSoy soy wax, C-310 soy wax, Kerax olive wax, Kerax coconut wax, rapeseed wax, palm wax, and stearin.