A Look At Different Waxes For Candle Making

Candle manufacturers  have a choice  of different waxes to use  when it comes to making their wares . There are several  different types of wax available , from paraffin wax to beeswax and more exotic bespoke wax blends which candle making companies often use .  In past times , beeswax has been used for many years, indeed for centuries,  for making  fine handmade candles. However, today , probably as a result of its expense , beeswax is most often used by luxury candle makers such as True Grace candles as part of a blend of different waxes rather than on its own . Unfortunately to make candles using only beeswax could be prohibitely expensive to many who see scented candles as a simple, but inexpensive, way to freshen up their home . As the name implies beeswax is made  by bees and is harvested from the beehive, along with honey . Beeswax has a beautiful  golden hue , meaning that candle makers often do not need to add any colouring agent to beeswax candles. It also has its own , natural honey sweet  fragrance and the skill of the scented candle maker is to use this and compliment it with other aromas which will not overwhelm it. Beeswax also burns for a long time and gives off very little dirt or soot , which is perfect when you are lighting scented candles at home . A little known fact about beeswax is that it also acts  as a natural air purifier, which works perfectly  in delicately scented candles where you want nothing to interfere with the subtle fragrance.



When candle manufacturers , such as  luxury brands like Yankee candles or True Grace candles, are deciding to develop  a new scented candle it stands to reason  that one of the first things they need to decide  is what type of wax to use. For over a century  candle makers have been using  paraffin wax to make  their candles, but today  people are looking for  more environmentally friendly solutions. Paraffin wax is derived by using  petroleum, so it is no longer seen as the most environmentally appropriate  choice for many luxury candle brands.In actual fact ,  many candle makers have created  their own unique wax blend, such as Voluspa candles, who have created a wax blend  which includes coconut and apricot waxes. Alternatively, candle companies look  to use soy wax or beeswax for the most eco-friendly candle. Both soy wax and beeswax have their advantages . Soy wax is slow burning and  emits only a small amount of  soot. Beeswax is probably the purest form of wax to be found . It, too, burns slowly, meaning  candles made from beeswax last longer and offer great value for money. Likewise they also emit little dirt. Beeswax, however, is more expensive  than soy wax. Both, therefore, have similar attributes . If budget is not a consideration, then choose beeswax, failing which soy wax is a good alternative .








The author is owner of the Scented Candle Store where you will find a variety of luxury scented candles from brands like True Grace candles and Yankee candles