What is whipped wax?
Whipped wax is an easy way to make any candle look unique. Whipped wax is a good candle making project for adding creativity to finished products. Common uses for whipped wax are to make snowball candles, cupcake candles, grubby candles, grubby cut-out candles, dessert container candles, and dessert tarts.
What happens when you whip wax?
Whipped wax cools very quickly, so if you don’t work fast enough it can become unmanageable. Also, it is a VERY messy process, so be sure you have your old clothes on and are working on a surface that’s easy to clean!
What causes frosting on candles?
Frosting is when a white crystalline layer forms on the surface of natural waxes such as soy. This is a natural effect of soy wax and only occurs throughout vegetable waxes. Frosting takes place when the natural wax used to make a candle tries to return to its natural state. Mixing your melted wax slowly.
What is gel wax?
Gel wax is a translucent wax with the consistency of jelly. It is created using a combination of mineral oil and polymer resin, this gives the wax a slow melt rate and a long burn time.
Can I put sprinkles in a candle?
Since wax begins to harden quickly you want to have your jar already prepared right before you pour in the wax. Keep adding in sprinkles as needed to completely coat the entire jar. Pour out any access sprinkles. Quickly pour in the candle wax and add your wick.
How long does Scoopable wax take to set?
Allow the Scoopable Wax Recipe Time To Cure You will need to wait for your candle recipe to cure for at least 48 hours before you can use them. This will ensure that your scent throw is strong and your product is at its best!
What coconut oil do you use for Scoopable wax?
Fractionated Coconut Oil
Adding Coconut Oil To the Scoopable Wax Melts Recipe So, you are going to need to weigh out 12 ounces of the Fractionated Coconut Oil. Then, you will want to add the fractionated coconut oil to your melted candle wax.
Can I whip paraffin wax?
Begin melting your wax, when it reaches 160F turn off the heat, watch the wax very closely and as the wax begins to cloud whip the wax with a fork, eggbeater or mixer at a very slow speed. (Make sure you have permission to use the household mixer, using this mixer again for making cookies may be difficult.)