Learn About Paraffin Wax for Candle Making
This wax is a fully refined paraffin wax used for containers. Because it is a harder wax, for best results it will require topping off to achieve a smooth top. Will need additives such as Vybar 260 for best results.
- Fragrance oil retention of 3 - 4% is typical. Higher fragrance loads may be achievable with the use of additives.
- Average pour temperature between 175° - 185°F.
- Good scent throw.
- Good burn characteristics.
High melt point wax designed for the manufacture of wax embeds or hurricane candles.
- High melt point helps embeds stand up to high temperatures without bleeding into the gel.
- Holds average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6% is typical.
- Semi translucent.
- Average pouring temperature is 180°F
A fully refined wax suitable for pillar and other molded candles as well as "cut & carve" candles. Also suitable for creating wax dipped bears.
- Not as brittle as a typical paraffin wax, making it suitable for "cut & carve" applications.
- Fragrance oil retention of 3% is typical. Higher fragrance loads may require the use of additives.
- Good mold release.
- Good burn characteristics.
- Even shrinkage, without cracking or spotting.
- Average pour temperature: 170-180°F.
This soft wax is designed for use in the manufacture of mottled container candles, or can be used to achieve a smooth look with the addition of additives such as Vybar 260.
- Very little shrinkage occurs which means that a re-pour is usually not necessary (when no additives are used and wax is poured at 150°F or below.)
- Fragrance oil retention of 3% is typical. Higher fragrance loads may be achievable with the use of additives although you should be aware that the use of additives will diminish the "mottled" look.
- Good scent throw.
- Good burn characteristics.
- Average pouring temperature is 150-160°
Special blend designed for the manufacture of pillar candles.
- Smooth, glossy finish.
- Good mold release.
- Holds average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6% is typical.
- Very good burn characteristics.
- Good scent throw.
- Average pouring temperature: 170°F-180°F.
IGI 4627 Comfort Blend Container Wax
A smooth, creamy, true single pour wax that is specially designed for the manufacture of container candles.
- A TRUE single pour wax when used properly.
- Holds above average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6 to 10% is typical.
- Exhibits good adhesion to glass containers when used properly.
- Very good burn characteristics.
- Great scent throw.
- Average pouring temperature: 160°F
IGI 4630 Harmony Blend Container Wax
This wax exhibits much of the exceptional hot and cold throw of the 4627 Comfort Blend, only in slab form. PLUS IT COSTS LESS!! A smooth, creamy, true single pour wax that is specially designed for the manufacture of container candles.
- A TRUE single pour wax when used properly.
- Holds above average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6 to 10% is typical.
- Exhibits good adhesion to glass containers when used properly.
- Very good burn characteristics.
- Great scent throw.
- Average pouring temperature: 150-160°F
IGI 4633 Container Blend Wax (J-223)
Soft and creamy, this low-shrink blend is designed specifically for container candles.
- Has excellent adherence to container sides.
- Holds above average amounts of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 8-10% is typical.
- Can generally be used as a single pour wax when poured at 145-155°F although occasional topping off may be required.
- Properly wicked, can achieve a 3.5" plus melt pool.
- Scent throw is excellent both hot and cold.
- Very good burn characteristics.
- Wax is opaque which allows brighter colors with less dye.
IGI 4636 Container Blend Wax (J-50)
Soft and creamy, this low-shrink blend is designed specifically for container candles. This blend was formerly known as Astorlite J-50.
- The low-shrink property of this wax means in most applications you only have to pour once!
- Holds above average amounts of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6-10% is typical.
- Very good burn characteristics.
- Good scent throw.
- Average pour temperature: 150- 160°F
IGI 4761 Low Shrink Votive Wax
Special low-shrink blend designed specifically for the manufacture of votive candles.
- Low shrinkage requires only one pour!
- Great mold release.
- Holds average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6% is typical.
- Good burn characteristics.
- Average pour temperature: 160-170°F.
Smooth and creamy container blend specially designed for the manufacture of container candles. This wax is NOT a one-pour wax.
- Holds above average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6 to 10% is typical.
- Exhibits good adhesion to glass containers.
- Very good burn characteristics.
- Great scent throw.
- Tends to require a bit less liquid dye than a "one-pour" type container wax like IGI-4636.
- Average pour temperature: 160°F
IGI 4786 Specialty Wax for Tarts/Wax Chips
This wax is a specialty wax formulated specifically for use in scented wax chips, tarts, and clamshell molds.
- Smooth, opaque, hard surface consistency.
- Excellent release from molds.
- Excellent scent release when used with warmers suited to the 4826A congeal point.
- Proprietary additive package allows this wax to accommodate 6-8% fragrance load. Higher loads may be possible.
- Very good burn characteristics.
- Great scent throw.
- 140°F congeal point better suited for warm climates vs. lower melt point chip waxes.
- Average pour temperature: 160-170°F
Note: You will need to test this tart wax with your specific warmer. Not all warmers are the same. Some have a higher wattage bulb in them and melt the wax tarts better than others.
Special blend designed for the manufacture of votive candles. Also suitable for creating tarts/melts and wax dipped bears.
- Smooth, glossy finish.
- Good mold release.
- Holds average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6% is typical.
- Very good burn characteristics.
- Great scent throw.
- Average Pour Temperature: 150-170°F