In the fall, the warm, muggy evenings of summer give way to the chilly, crisp evenings of fall. There is nothing quite like the glow of warm, soothing light to chase away the nip in the air, so if you’re anything like us, you grab a nice blanket and maybe light a few candles. Making candles is an excellent way to extend your soap and/or cosmetic line and bring your preferred aroma formulas into the realm of the house as well as the body. In this post, we will be covering the many types of waxes that are accessible to modern candle manufacturers as well as the unique applications for each type of wax.
Selecting Your Preferred Wax
A large part of your selection of wax will be determined by personal preference; what kind of result are you hoping to achieve? When it comes to the fragrance that is released from a candle, paraffin wax for candle making is still considered to be superior to soy wax, despite the significant advancements that have been made in soy wax over the years. Because of its all-natural composition and versatile use, soy wax has a high level of respect. Let’s take a look at some of the most well-known waxes that can be purchased in stores nowadays.
Paraffin Wax
The production of paraffin wax is a by-product of the process of refining crude oil. It is refined by a process called hydrogenation and is the most common wax used in the production of candles at the moment. Candlemakers find paraffin wax to be particularly tempting since not only is it an affordable alternative, but it also has a strong aroma cast over a wide area and is simple to colour. Because of its reduced price and the fact that it is so simple to work with, paraffin is an excellent wax, to begin with.
Soy Wax
The oil that is extracted from the soybean is used in the production of soy wax. After the oil has been extracted from the soybeans, it is then hydrogenated, which causes part of the fatty acids in the oil to change from unsaturated to saturate. Because of its capacity to be promoted as an environmentally friendly alternative, soy wax has a lot of attraction to candlemakers because it is a renewable resource. Because they burn for a longer period and produce less smoke than other types of candles, soy candles are popular among customers.
Beeswax
Although it is more expensive than other types of wax, beeswax has several applications that make it worthwhile to purchase. For instance, candles made from beeswax have an appreciably longer burn period and are among the most naturally occurring waxes that can be purchased. Additionally, beeswax is non-toxic, and many people who create candles believe that beeswax candles serve as a kind of natural air purifier in the home. When it comes to producing and using beeswax candles, there are very few negatives; often, the expense of the wax is what pushes candlemakers and consumers to look for less expensive choices.
Palm Wax
There are a lot of different points of view on palm wax and how it should be used. Although many people believe that palm wax has commercial benefits, such as enhanced hardness and smoothness, others choose not to use palm wax because of the unfair trade practices that are linked with the manufacture of palm wax. Regardless of how you feel about it, your customers will expect a product that has been obtained ethically and that has been produced fairly. Before making a purchase, do some research on the company from which you plan to buy it to ensure that the item you buy meets the requirements described above.
