The natural, eco-friendly wax has a subtle honey scent and signature golden color.
It has a soot-free burn and while soy wax is expensive, itburns slower.
It’s also a good scent carrier and using it forscented candleswill give you a pure-smelling candle.
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It releases very little soot and has a slow and even burn.
Surprisingly, this wax doesn’t smell like coconut and it’s actually odorless and carries scent very well.
It is often combined with soy wax and is best suited for making container candles.
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Wax can also be blended to create a more eco-friendly option.
Will you be using acandle warmer lamp?
so, paraffin, beeswax, or palm wax may be your best option.
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Do you want to add a scent and color?
Paraffin wax is concerned the best wax for achieving a strong fragrance.
Is budget a concern, especially if you are making a large batch of candles?
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Soy wax is generally the most budget-friendly.
Is a clean burn a must-have for your finished product?
Consider beeswax or coconut wax.
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Whether soy or paraffin wax is better depends on your needs and concerns.
Soy wax is generally more budget-friendly, while paraffin wax is the better choice for a stronger fragrance.
Paraffin wax is often used in luxury candles because it creates the strongest fragrance.
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There are many non-toxic waxes that are great for candle-making.
Options include coconut wax, rapeseed wax, and beeswax.
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