Chantilly wax candles are attractive because of their gourmet look and creamy texture. Easily personalised by adding colouring or glitter, Chantilly wax adds that little extra to your creations. This article has been designed to help you get your whipped cream right the first time, because, as in pastry-making, success depends on the right quantities.
Now that we've seen how easy it is to make a moulded candle, let's turn our attention to the wax whipped cream trend. Even if these creations are a real success, we strongly advise against selling them. The regulations governing creations that resemble foodstuffs are very strict. They stipulate that the shape, smell, colour, appearance, packaging, labelling, volume or size must not present risks to human health or safety, such as choking, poisoning, perforation or obstruction of the digestive tract.
Which wax is best for making chantilly?
Wax is the very basis of your chantilly, and its choice has a direct influence on the final texture. Opting for the right wax will ensure that your whipped cream is supple, creamy and easy to work with.
Soy wax, the ally of a successful whipped cream
We particularly recommend C3 soy wax for container candles. Its low melting point makes it easier to control the texture and achieve the creamy whipped cream effect you're looking for. Other vegetable waxes are also suitable, such as soy wax 4130 for container candles, or olive wax for moulded candles and fondants, both of which are appreciated for their relatively low melting point.
The greater the quantity of wax, the greater your chances of obtaining a whipped cream that rises properly and remains well structured.
Other suitable waxes
If you don't have one of the 3 waxes recommended above, it's perfectly possible to make your chantilly with other vegetable waxes. Here's an example of the waxes you can use:
- Kerax coconut wax for candles containing: melting point between 50°C and 58°C
- Cargill rapeseed/coconut wax for container candles : melting point between 20°C and 55°C
- Rapeseed wax for candles containing: melting point between 52 °C and 56 °C
- Kerax coconut/soya wax for candles in containers: melting point around 50°C
How do I make whipped cream for candles?
It's not always easy to achieve a firm, creamy whipped cream the first time you make it. The tips below will help you to get the best out of your whipped cream right the first time.
Ingredients and tools required
- Hand whisk
- Electric whisk optional
- Maryse whisk
- Two salad bowls
- Beaker
- Wick cutter
- Thermometer
- Socket
- Pastry bag
How do I get a firm texture?
- Start by choosing a container wax with a low melting point, such as C3 soy wax. Once the wax has melted, add the 75° fragrance and mix for 2 minutes.
- Then place your mixture in your first bowl. Fill the second bowl with cold water - you can even add ice cubes. This thermal contrast speeds up the temperature drop and makes it easier to set.
- As soon as you see a thin opaque film forming on the surface, gently whisk the wax with a hand whisk. When the wax turns white but remains slightly fluid, you can switch to an electric whisk if you have one, or continue with the hand whisk.
- Alternate whisking and cooling until you obtain a creamy, stable whipped cream that is firm enough for poaching. This alternation is essential to build a texture that holds together. Once the whipped cream has thickened enough to hold its shape without running, you can go ahead and poach it.
How to poach successfully
Poaching is often the second most dreaded stage in making a wax chantilly. As with pastry-making, it can seem tricky, but with the right gestures, everything becomes easier.
- Place your piping bag, with the tip already attached, in a beaker to create a wide, stable opening. As soon as your whipped cream is ready, fill it immediately to prevent it from hardening any further.
- Using a piping spatula, gently transfer the whipped cream to the piping bag, then poach on your candles or in your containers.
Step-by-step video of the Chantilly Wax recipe
Follow Dilara's advice carefully to make your gourmet chantilly candle right the first time!
Conclusion
It's important to remember that any product that is not a foodstuff, but which a consumer, especially a child, could reasonably mistake for a foodstuff by virtue of its shape, smell, colour, appearance, packaging, labelling, volume or size, must under no circumstances present a safety or health risk, such as choking, poisoning, perforation or obstruction of the digestive tract.
We also recommend that you do not allow the wax to protrude from the container in order to comply with AFNOR standards on fire prevention. Now that you've got all the keys in hand, you can explore other creative projects such as creating massage candles with soy wax, ideal for enjoying a moment of relaxation on your own or as a couple.
