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Versatility
Paraffin wax is a candle making classic. Burns beautifully and gives great hot and cold scent throw. Create a variety of textures and finishes just by tweaking your wax recipe and pouring temperature. (See our tips in the step-by-step instructions below).
The Pro’s Choice
Paraffin is the workhorse of the candle industry--the vast majority of candles sold worldwide contain paraffin. It is clear when melted, and gives a slow, steady burn. When properly wicked, paraffin candles are smokeless and soot-free.
Paraffin is not prone to wax bloom. Paraffin shrinks as it sets and hardens. So molded candles should release easily without the breakage softer waxes are prone to.
Vibrant Colors
Paraffin waxes take color beautifully. From vivid super saturated colors to palest pastel…whatever color you dream in, this wax will help you create it
A Step-by-Step Guide to Make Artisan Scented Candles with Paraffin
Step 1
Gather your materials and prepare your work area. In addition to the wax, you will need a scale, instant read thermometer, saucepan, containers or molds, as well as any fragrance, candle dye, and/or other additives (see finishes in Step 4) you plan to use.
Step 2
Prepare your containers or molds: stick a small piece of wick adhesive or use hot glue to the metal wick tab, then affix to the inside of your container. Take care to center the wick in your container. Choose appropriate size wick. (Refer to our wick size guide in the wax listing)
Step 3
Weigh the amount of wax, fragrance and additives you need for your candles. We recommend a 6% maximum fragrance load for our paraffin waxes.
For a 6% load in 1 lb wax, use 1 oz fragrance (16oz wax x 6/100=.96 oz)
Step 4 - For Mottled Finish
For a mottled finish, you will need paraffin wax, fragrance (up to 6%) & color as desired
Step 4 - For Smooth Finish
For a smooth finish, you will need paraffin wax, fragrance (up to 6%) & color as desired, Plus 1% Vybar/PB 103 (About 2 tsp Vybar/PB 103 for every 1 lb wax).
Pro Tip: Make sure your Vybar/PB 103 is fully melted before adding dye & fragrance.
Step 4 - For Textured Finish
For a textured finish, you will need paraffin wax, fragrance (up to 6%) & color as desired.
Pro Tip: A cold pour is the key to making this texture.
Step 5
Pour wax carefully into your prepared candle container(s).
For Mottled or Smooth Finish: Pour warm (176° F - 185° F) into a warm container/mold.
For Textured Finish:
Pour cold (150° F - 160° F) into a cold container/mold.
Step 6
Add the premeasured fragrance oil, and dyes. Stir gently but thoroughly.
Step 7
Pour wax carefully into your prepared candle container(s).
For Mottled or Smooth Finish:
Pour warm (176° F - 185° F) into a warm container/mold
For Textured Finish:
Pour cold (150° F - 160° F) into a cold container/mold
Step 8
Let the candle(s) cool and set overnight. Paraffin shrinks as it sets and hardens. This is normal and a characteristic of the wax. Re-melt the remaining wax and pour one or more additional times until the candle top is flat…or the desired shape is achieved
Step 9
For the best fragrance throw, let your candle(s) cure for at least a week. Trim the wick to ¼”, light your candle and enjoy!
Step 10
Pro Tip: To perfect tops and glass adhesion on your container candles, use a heat gun (you can get this at any hardware store) to melt the top layer (about 1/8” should be enough) and let it set again
D.G.
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025
I mean, it's wax. I make firestarter out of it so it works just fine.
Jessica R
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
Works for the candles I made. Good value for the price
Momnwife
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
I always look for the best price and this was a good deal.
Mountain Man red
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025
This was paraffin wax exactly like you would expect. Everything about it the color was the proper color. I didn't weigh it on scales but the quantity I received same proportionate to the size that I ordered I was happy with it. And they have the amount you ordered split up into smaller like quarter pound chunks which makes it very easy to use! Overall it's a quality wax product with many applications!
Big Spender
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
Performs as expected. No bad odor, melts clean. You will smell the paraffin when the wax is liquid.
Mtlmstr
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
I was making some fire starters with wood shavings for stocking stuffers for Christmas and this wax works really good! I need to order more.
Ismore
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
I used this for making fire starters by melting and adding sawdust, then packing into empty paper egg cartons. They work excellent!
Abbie Rafael
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
This seems like a nice quality. I actually got it to use on my sliding door, but will also use it to make some candles. I appreciate that it is unscented. It did come broken up some but it still worked and will work to melt for candles. I went with this size because for the same amount I could get a tiny stick to use on my sliding door or I could get this and have a bunch extra to make candles or have some for later uses.I have an old metal sliding door. I cleaned out the tracks and took a piece of this, rubbed it on the tracks, and it slid amazingly smooth. It's nice to have extra for whenever I need to add a bit to keep it gliding smoothly.I also am starting to make candles, so this is great for that. I wanted something with no scent. This also is food-grade, which is great.Overall I'm very pleased with the quality and size. Great value and can be used for multiple things.
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