Product description

The blend of sunflower and olive wax is specially formulated and ready for direct use for your container candles. It is made exclusively from sunflower and olive wax obtained from crops grown near the Mediterranean and Black Sea. The wax does not contain any components made from genetically modified crops, contains no soy or palm wax, and is also suitable for vegans. It is Halal and Kosher certified. This blend has a lighter colour than other vegetable waxes.

Before you start with candle or scented wax melt making, 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 way you will 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 temperature of the wax so that the dyes dissolve and disperse properly. Ideally, mix the dye with a small amount of wax, heat it to 85 - 90°C and mix thoroughly. Then stir this coloured portion into the cooler wax, heated to 45 - 60°C, once again taking care to thoroughly mix and incorporate 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, check that they are fully soluble in oils (all fragrances from our range can be used in candles and are oil-soluble). The dosage depends on the type of fragrance used. In general, fragrance oils are much more concentrated and therefore require a smaller amount than 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. We do not recommend adding more than 8 - 10 % of fragrant components. Fragrant 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. As a rule, containers with a larger diameter require a stronger wick or the use of more than one wick. In addition, vegetable wax blends have a much higher viscosity than paraffin waxes and therefore need stronger-burning wicks. We strongly emphasize that every combination of wick, container and wax must be properly tested before you start making candles. Since the wick’s burning behaviour is influenced, besides the container 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 of time 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 you preheat the candle containers or not. 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 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 (the centre sinks) 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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All supplied raw materials are of cosmetic grade, not suitable for internal use. Use appropriate protective equipment when handling.