Type of waxes
The first step in making a candle is to choose the candle wax. The most popular waxes are:
Paraffin wax, Soy wax, Palm wax, Beeswax, Gel wax / Candle gel, Rapeseed wax, Coconut wax
At www.candlehouse.hu we make soy wax candles. Why? Because we care about the quality of our candles and the environment.
What is wax?
Technically, the term “wax” refers to a flammable solid that becomes liquid when heated above its melting point.
What type of wax can we choose to make a candle?
Paraffin and soy wax are the most popular in candle making, but the choice of wax is primarily influenced by what kind of candle you want to make.
The choice of wax used for candle casting depends on a number of factors, including:
The shape of the candle
Personal preferences regarding the type of wax (all natural wax or not)
The amount of scent
The type of candle
Here is a list that is by no means complete:
Paraffin wax
Paraffin wax is made from a by-product of the oil refining industry. It is a light and affordable wax, but not very environmentally friendly. Paraffin wax candles burn faster.
Texture: solid at room temperature.
Color: white / colorless.
Melting point: 46-68 ° C (115 and 154 ° F).
Boiling point: Above 370 ° C (698 ° F).
Odor: odorless.
Usage:
Array of candles
Jar candles
Votive candles
Scented waxes
Soy wax
Soy wax is a 100% natural, vegan and environmentally friendly wax.
It holds scents very well, but coloring is a little harder than with paraffin or beeswax. Soybean candles, on the other hand, burn slower and clearer than most waxes.
If you are looking for great soy wax, check out our store!
Price: 2890 Ft / kg
If you buy 25 kg of Tefawax 40 GMO-free soy wax, it is only 2390 / kg.
You probably won’t find a cheaper soy wax than this!
Texture: soft, creamy wax
Color: white / beige.
Melting point: 49-82 ° C (120-180 ° F).
Scent: natural / forest-like.
Container candles
Palm wax
Palm wax is produced by hydrogenating palm oils.
Color: yellowish
Melting point: 82-86 ° C (180-187 ° F).
Container candles
Beeswax
Beeswax is 100% natural wax Beeswax is relatively expensive and not vegan.
Texture: solid, flexible wax
Color: yellow / brown
Melting point: 62 ° C to 64 ° C (144 ° F to 147 ° F).
Array of candles
Jar of candles
Scented wax
Candle jelly
Candle gel is not wax at all.
It is made of mineral oil and polymer resin.
"Wax" for making a transparent candle
It holds wicks, colors and scents in the same way as traditional paraffin wax.
Texture: jelly.
Color: transparent.
Melting point: 82 ° C (180 ° F).
Rapeseed wax
Rapeseed wax is an alternative to soy wax for making jar candles, but is slightly more expensive.
It provides excellent fragrance retention, fragrance dispersion and extended burn time.
Texture: solid.
Color: white / beige.
Melting point: 43 ° C (109 ° F).
Jar candles
Block candles
Coconut wax
Coconut wax is made from hydrogenated and refined coconut oil.
Price: - Unfortunately I have not encountered this wax in Hungary yet.
Texture: solid.
Color: light white or cream and opaque.
Melting point: 37 ° C (100 ° F).
Odor: odorless.
Jar candles
