Product description

Rapeseed and coconut wax is a grey-white blend. It was developed specifically for the production of container candles in order to meet the needs of even the most demanding manufacturers. This blend will ensure perfect adhesion of the wax to the container, excellent scent retention and a smooth surface on the top of the candle. The rapeseed-coconut blend no longer needs to be mixed; it is intended directly for candle making. The rapeseed was grown in countries of the European Union on already existing agricultural land and was also processed there. The coconuts come from small plantations in Asia, and no deforestation occurred during their cultivation. This blend contains no GMOs and is also suitable for vegans.

Before you start making candles or scented wax melts, study the manufacturing procedure in detail, and for every new combination (whether container, wick, fragrance, colour, or blends of different waxes) try it on a single small candle and carry out a burn test. Only when the burn result is fully satisfactory should you start producing candles in larger quantities. This will help you avoid unnecessary disappointment and the devaluation of a large amount of material.

How to melt the wax: We recommend melting the wax and keeping it warm at a temperature of around 70°C. Continuous stirring during melting is important to prevent scorching. Just before the wax is completely melted, it is recommended to reduce the heating power. Avoid prolonged heating of the wax above 90°C.

How to colour the wax: If you want to colour the wax using special candle dyes, we recommend briefly increasing the wax temperature so that the dyes dissolve and disperse properly. Ideally, mix the dye with a small amount of wax, which is heated to 85 - 90°C and mixed thoroughly. Then this coloured portion is mixed into the cooler wax, heated to 45 - 60°C, again taking care to mix thoroughly and work the dye into the wax. The dye must be evenly dispersed.

How to add fragrances: You can add fragrance to the candles using essential oils or fragrance oils, or a combination of both. Before using the fragrances themselves, verify that they are fully oil-soluble (all fragrances in our range can be used in candles and are oil-soluble). The required amount depends on the type of fragrance used. In general, fragrance oils are much more concentrated and therefore only a smaller amount is needed compared to essential oils. Fragrance oils are ready-made fragrance compositions, whereas essential oils are pure single-note scents that we recommend blending to achieve an ideal result. You can read more about the difference between fragrance oils and essential oils in the articles Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils. We do not recommend adding more than 8 - 10 % of fragrance components. Fragrance components are ideally added at a temperature of around 65°C.

How to choose the right wick: The optimal wick size depends on the dimensions of the container used. In general, containers with a larger diameter require a stronger wick, or the use of more than one wick. In addition, blends of vegetable waxes have a much higher viscosity than paraffin waxes and therefore require stronger-burning wicks. We strongly emphasize that every combination of wick, container and wax must be properly tested before you start producing candles. Since wick burning is influenced not only by the diameter of the container and the type of wax used, but also by the type and amount of added dyes, we cannot guarantee correct and trouble-free burning for every combination. The final choice of wick should always be confirmed by the customer’s individual testing. We recommend performing the first test using only pure wax and, if you are satisfied with the burning results, gradually adding various concentrations of fragrances and dyes. It is also very useful to keep the individual samples for a certain period so that you can return to the individual combinations later.

Pouring the wax: We recommend pouring the melted and heated wax, supplemented with the desired fragrances and colours, at a temperature of 45 - 60°C into preheated containers. The specific pouring temperature of the wax must be adjusted to the room temperature and also to whether or not you preheat the candle containers. However, the time during which the wax is kept at a higher temperature should be minimized – this will prevent the loss of the top notes of your fragrances as well as the formation of cracks and cavities during cooling.

Cooling the wax: After pouring the wax into the container with the wick, it must be allowed to cool down gradually. Abrupt cooling can cause the formation of cracks and cavities. Leave the candle to stand for at least 24 hours before lighting it for the first time. If a crack or small cavity (a sunken centre) forms on the surface of the candle, finish the candle by pouring a small amount of melted wax onto the surface or by heating the surface of the candle with a heat gun.

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More detailed information about the product quality can be found in the certificate, which we update with every new batch.

All supplied raw materials are of cosmetic grade, not suitable for internal use. Use appropriate protective equipment when handling.