Direct Candle Supply - Refined Paraffin Wax Powder/Flakes - for Candle Making, Canning, Waterproofing, Furniture/Metal Preservation DIY Projects (5 lb)

Brand: Direct Candle Supply

Color: 5 lb

Features:

• CANDLE MAKING: Paraffin is excellent for any candle application, melt in double boiler (preferred), pour into container with centered cotton or wood wick. Add fragrance (Max 5%) or Dyes - Makes great scented candles, create your candle kit,. Like any pure paraffin wax, this wax will tend to shrink when cooled, you will have to re pour . Full Specs: Melt Point 130 - 135 F. Color: White / Translucent. Wax is not designed for use in SPA or Hand Treatment.
• General Use: Our Wax is odorless, colorless, can be used as lubricant for woodwork, furniture, zippers, skis. Great for Waterproofing. Wax is FDA complaint it can safely be used in canning and bottle sealing. Our new Powder presentation makes it easier to melt! Candle making: Paraffin wax can achieve different looks, out of the box wax will mottle, blended with soy coconut wax for a creamier look. For a Rustic finish pour cold 150-160 F. For a really shiny finish add DCS candle additive at 1-2%.
• TIPS: Straight out of box melt to 175-180 F, Add 5% Fragrance Oil, Mix, Pour, Wax will shrink, re pour or use heat gun to achieve a flat shiny top. Let wax cool and then Cure for a week or more. Curing is important. Candle will have a mottled look. Basic formula = 16 oz of Paraffin + 1 oz Fragrance Oil. If you use more than 5% F Oil, fragrance will blead. For higher fragrance loads, smooth creamy finish or wax melts / tarts, blend paraffin 50/50 with our Coconut or Soy Waxes.
• Common Issues: Sink Holes, Shrinkage: Both are common in candle making, this can be easily fixed by re pouring wax. - Unclean Burn: Not using an appropriate wick, too much Fragrance Oil can make soot. - Cold / Hot throw: Let candles cure for 1-2 weeks, Use appropriate Fragrance Oil. - Poor Adhesion to Container: warm container before pouring will help, or blend with a softer wax (coco or soy) for a creamier finish. Reach Out if you have questions, we are experts in Candles !
• OUR COMPANY: We are a Texas based small business that's been in the candle making industry for over 25 years. Our experts have worked at large multinational refineries and have travelled the world sourcing the best candle waxes and blended waxes possible. We have dedicated a lifetime to create the highest quality wax and candles ! Shipping from the Hearts of Gulf of Texas!

Details: Direct Candle Supply - Fully Refined Household Paraffin Wax - Pure Wax for Candle Making, Canning, Waterproofing, Furniture/Metal Preservation, Cosmetics ! Melt Point 130-135 F. Appearance White / Translucent Color. NOW COMES IN POWDER FORM FOR EASIER USE. FDA Quality Wax. We are a Houston, Texas based business that's been in the candle making industry for over 25 years. Shipping from the Hearts of Gulf of Texas!