Product description

Palm wax C09 from the manufacturer Britz wax is a natural wax intended for making pillar (freestanding) candles.

It can be dyed 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 candles can be remelted and reused, but heating the wax above 85°C is not recommended.

Before you start with candle making, study the production process 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 prevent uneven heating or scorching. Shortly 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 temperature of the wax so that the dyes dissolve and disperse properly. The ideal way is to mix the dye with a small amount of wax, heated to 75°C and stirred well. This coloured portion is then mixed into the cooler wax, heated to 45 - 60°C; again, pay close attention to thorough mixing and incorporation of 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 surface of the candle.

How to add fragrances: You can add fragrance to the candles by using essential oils or fragrance oils, or a combination of both. Before using the fragrances themselves, check that they are fully soluble in oils (all fragrances from our range can be used in candles and are oil-soluble). The amount used depends on the type of fragrance. 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 scents 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 containers. After adding the fragrance, we recommend stirring the wax for 1–2 minutes to achieve optimal dispersion of the scent.

How to choose the right wick: The optimal wick size depends on the final dimensions of the candle. Position 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 much higher viscosity than paraffin waxes and therefore need stronger-burning wicks. We strongly emphasise that every combination of wick and wax must be properly tested before you start candle production. Since wick burning is influenced, besides 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 choice should always be confirmed by individual testing by the customer. We recommend performing the first test using only pure wax, 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 of time so that you can return to the individual combinations later.

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

Pouring the wax: We recommend pouring the melted and heated wax, supplemented with the desired fragrances and colours, at a temperature of 60°C into preheated moulds, or immediately after adding and thoroughly mixing in the fragrances. The specific wax pouring temperature 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 needs to be left to cool down 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 a small cavity forms on the surface of the candle (the centre sinks), finish the candle by pouring a small amount of melted wax onto the surface or by heating the surface of the candle with a hot air 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 granule form.

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 appropriate protective equipment when handling.