Beautiful candles are an excellent way to decorate your living space. They add warmth and light to any space and make it feel cozy and warm. You may wonder why candle-making is considered an art form. You may not have, but this article will explain the main elements that go into a well-crafted scented candle.
Selecting the Right Types of Wax
Paraffin wax
Paraffin wax is versatile. It has a variable melt point and can be used for different types of candles such as tapers and pillar candles. Paraffin wax, a by-product from crude oil refinement, is often referred to as toxic due to its association with petroleum. Paraffin wax, which is a by-product of the oil refining process, is being used in a way that could be reused.
Soy Wax
Soy wax, a natural wax that is made from soybean oil, is both eco-friendly as well as expensive. Like paraffin, it also has a variable melting point, which depends on the different soy blends. There are two types available on the market: one is 100% soy and one is a blend (containing half soy and other wax mixtures). Because soy wax has a low melting point and softness, it is popular for use in container candles like jars. Soy candles burn cleaner, produce no soot, and have longer burning times.
Palm Wax
Palm wax can be used in the same way as soy wax. Because it is made of natural palm oil, it’s renewable and eco-friendly. Palm wax is one of the best candles because it does not melt in the summer heat and can easily be molded into any size. Palm wax blends easily with colors, stabilizers, and fragrance oils because it has the right density. To meet specific requirements for a candle, palm wax may be combined with other wax blends. It is used in a variety of candle-making processes, including tarts, pillar, and jar candles.
Beeswax
Beeswax is another wax made from natural ingredients. It is the most valuable and longest-lasting wax on the market. Beeswax comes from honeybees, and it is a byproduct in honey production. The bees excrete the wax in “combs”, which are infused with honey after it is created. It naturally has a sweet smell depending on the flowers and plants. It can be used to create all kinds of candles such as tapers and containers, pillars, and votives.
Finding the Perfect Wick amongst All the Thousand
The best wicks for premium quality are made from braided or knitted yarns. They encourage consistent candle burning. The quality of twisted wicks is generally lower than that of braided or knitted. Twisted wicks are more efficient at burning fuel, as they have a looser construction that allows for more fuel to reach the flame.
Selecting the right fragrance with a strong scent throw without it being too overwhelming for your nose
There are typically two types of oils that can be used to make scented candles.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are oil derived from flowers and plants. The oil is extracted from plants by pressing the fruits, bark, roots, and bark. Essential oils are known for their aromatherapy benefits. Aromatherapy candles made with natural waxes are popular because they can be mixed with essential oils and have a strong scent throw.
Fragrance Oils
Fragrance oil is the second type used for candle-making. It is made from synthetic odors that can’t be naturally derived. These odors are similar to the ones in your expensive perfumes. While these fragrance oils don’t have healing properties, they can linger longer in the air and are made up of a variety of scents. They are not cheap just because they are synthetically made.
Mixing the Perfect Colors and Stabilizers so your candles don’t fade over years
We don’t just create candles, but moments!
In case you think that candle-making is simple, it’s not. Aussie Candle Supplies believes candle-making is an art. We strive to make every candle with the highest quality and precision. For candle making supplies choose only Aussie Candle Supplies as they offer wide range of candle making raw material.