Product description

Palm wax C07 from the manufacturer Britz wax is a natural wax intended for making pillar candles. The main difference between palm wax BW C07 and other palm waxes is its ability to give the finished candles an interesting crystalline texture. Palm wax BW C07 is intended for the production of freestanding candles and is not suitable for container candles.

When making candles, it is not suitable to combine palm wax BW C07 with other waxes or paraffins. 

It can be coloured and holds fragrance well. It is compatible with most fragrance oils and essential oils. There is no need to add any additional additives. Parts of the candles can be remelted and reused, but heating the wax above 85°C is not recommended.

Before you start making candles, study the manufacturing procedure in detail and test every new combination (whether container, wick, fragrance, colour, or blends of different waxes) on one small candle and perform 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: Weigh out the wax and make sure you are melting the amount needed for your mould. We recommend melting the wax to a temperature of 85°C. Continuous stirring during melting is important to avoid uneven heating or 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, heat it to 75°C and mix thoroughly. Then stir this coloured portion into the cooler wax, heated to 55 - 60°C, again taking care to mix thoroughly and work the dye into the wax. The dye must be evenly dispersed. If you want to create darker colour shades, add a small amount of black. Darker candle shades enhance the crystallisation effect on the candle surface.

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, make sure they are fully oil-soluble (all fragrances from our range are suitable for candles and are oil-soluble). The amount depends on the type of fragrance used. In general, fragrance oils are much more concentrated, and therefore a smaller amount is sufficient compared to essential oils. Fragrance oils are ready-made fragrance compositions, whereas essential oils are pure single-note fragrances which we recommend blending to achieve the ideal result. You can read more about the difference between fragrance oils and essential oils in the articles Fragrance oils and Essential oils. For this type of wax, use a maximum of 5% fragrance components. Fragrance components and dyes together should not exceed 6% of the total wax volume. Fragrance components are ideally added just before pouring the wax into the containers. After adding the fragrance, we recommend stirring the wax for 1–2 minutes to achieve optimum fragrance dispersion.

How to choose the right wick: The optimal wick size depends on the final dimensions of the candle. Place the wick in the centre of the mould. In general, candles 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 emphasise that every wick and wax combination must be properly tested before you start producing candles. Since wick burning is influenced, in addition to the candle diameter and the type of wax used, also by the type and amount of added dyes, we cannot guarantee correct and trouble-free burning for every combination. The final wick selection should always be confirmed by the customer’s individual testing. We recommend carrying out the first test with pure wax only and, if you are satisfied with the burn results, gradually adding various concentrations of fragrances and dyes. It is also very useful to keep individual samples for a certain period, so that you can return to the individual combinations later.

Preparing the mould: Moulds should be clean, dry and free from any impurities. They should be at least at room temperature, but preheating them to approximately 45–50°C helps with the gradual cooling of the candle. The slower the cooling, the larger the crystals formed on the candle surface. You can use silicone, acrylic or aluminium moulds. Avoid any copper moulds and stirring tools.

Pouring the wax: The melted and heated wax, supplemented with the desired fragrances and colours, is recommended to be poured at 60°C into preheated moulds, or immediately after adding and thoroughly mixing in the fragrances. The exact pouring temperature of the wax must be adjusted to the room temperature and other individual conditions. However, the time during which the wax is kept at a higher temperature should be minimised – 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 left to cool gradually. Rapid 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 candle surface, finish the candle by pouring a small amount of melted wax onto the surface or by heating the candle surface with a heat gun.

The wax is biodegradable and also suitable for vegans. No animal products are used in its production and no animal testing has been carried out. This wax is supplied in the form of granules.

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

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