candle making terms

List of candle making terms you should know.

A AdditiveA substance blended with wax to enhance its burning qualities or alter its properties.  Additives may include vybar, stearic acid, or UV inhibitor to name a few. AfterglowThe light emitted after removal of an energy source.  A wick may tend to “glow” and burn down slightly even after it has been extinguished. B Burn rateThe amount of wax consumed…

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Palm wax vs Soy wax which makes a better candle?

So in short when it comes to palm wax vs soy wax which is better? Well sad to say but the choice of using palm wax candles or soy wax candles will be decided upon by the maker and ultimately the user of the candle. Both are great waxes to use in candles however the way the raw material is sourced may be a point of contention for the end user.

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Handmade Candle melt

Working with Soy wax for candle melts

Why Soy wax? After much research into the art and skill of making candles we found some disturbing news. Apparently most companies who sell candles tend to use paraffin wax. It is a simple wax that is easy to use and accepts color and fragrances easily, however it has a dark side. If you look on your candle some where…

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The Beauty of Candle Melts

Candle melts can be fun If you have never used a candle burner before to melt scented wax then you are missing out on a joy of life.  Candle melts are often used to eliminate odors from spaces, in meditation, to cause a calming effect and also just to enjoy beautiful scents. So if your like me your probably wondering,…

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