Rapeseed wax for molded candles and melts - TDB-Solution

Why rapeseed wax for your creations?

The advantages of rapeseed wax :

• Vegetable wax.
• Does not contain mineral paraffin (synthetic wax).
• Wax that supports coloring and the addition of essential oils.
• Solid and flexible wax that is suitable for making molded candles or scented pebbles.
• Low melting point for complete preservation of the fragrances used.
• Neutral scented wax that does not alter the fragrances you use.
• Very good lifespan thanks to low temperature combustion.
• Combustion that does not generate toxic substances or smoke.
• Rapeseed wax does not stain and is easily cleaned with soapy water.

Rapeseed wax without traces of GMOs is not the easiest to work with but it allows you to obtain candles with a strong charm . It is therefore an aesthetic but also ethical solution. Rapeseed is a local product and grown on existing fields to give the soil time to regenerate between two crops.

Our recommendations for use for melts and candles

We offer several recipes for your molded candles. Our guide to melts can also give you great usage tips.

Perfumes for candles and melts

Rapeseed wax for molded candles and scented pebbles can be used with any fragrance. It is recommended to choose good quality wax that will not alter the combustion of the wax. This will also ensure an optimal olfactory rendering.

The recommended dosage for candle fragrance is between 7 and 10% depending on the strength of the fragrance and your preferences.

The fragrance is incorporated when the rapeseed wax is between 75 and 80°C.

Filling the candle

The recommended pouring temperature for rapeseed wax is between 70 and 75°C, so it is very important to have a thermometer to check.

Choosing the wick

For canola wax for molded candles and scented melts , you should use a relatively thick flat wick, several sizes larger than wicks for other waxes. Cotton wicks are a very good solution.

The coloring

Candles with rapeseed wax support coloring very well.

You will find on our site a whole range of dyes to give beautiful colors to your candle. These are available in powder, liquid or shavings. It must be added in the heating phase of your candle, at at least 70 ° C, and mix well to ensure that the color is distributed evenly. If you also add perfume, it will be included at the end of this step.

Cooling the candle

It is very important that the candle cools quickly. Therefore, avoid leaving the different containers or molds too close to each other. All this can be done at room temperature.