The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Perfect Candle Wax

Candle making has been a beloved art and craft for centuries. From creating a cozy ambiance to filling the air with delightful scents, candles hold a special place in our hearts. 

With an ever-growing number of wax options available on the market, choosing the right wax for your candle-making project can be overwhelming. 

This comprehensive guide will explore various candle waxes, their properties, and how to select the ideal wax for your needs. 

virgin coconut soy candle wax

Our virgin coconut soy wax is a luxurious and creamy wax blend made from natural soy and coconut oils. It's our #1 selling wax blend!

Made from hydrogenated soybean oil, soy wax is a popular choice for environmentally conscious candle makers. It's a renewable, biodegradable resource that produces less soot and has a longer burn time than paraffin wax.

Soy wax is ideal for container candles, but its lower melting point may not be suitable for pillar candles. Additionally, soy wax candles have a softer scent throw compared to paraffin candles.

• Clean burning, biodegradable and natural
• Skin-Safe: clinically tested and dermatologist reviewed
• Vegan and non-toxic
• Easy to use, single-pour wax
• Bright white color
• Even, slow burn with excellent adhesion
• Great hot / cold throw
• Easily holds up to 12% fragrance load
• Contains a heat antioxidant to prevent discoloration + UV Stabilizer to protect dye colors
• Made from soy, coconut and food-grade paraffin in the USA
• Beginner friendly

coco apricot creme candle wax

Our coco apricot creme wax is a luxurious and creamy wax blend made from natural apricot and coconut oils.

Coconut wax, made from hydrogenated coconut oil, is a newer addition to the world of candle making. It's an eco-friendly and sustainable option, often blended with natural apricot, coconut, soy, and a minuscule amount of highly refined food-grade paraffin wax.

Coconut wax candles have a creamy, luxurious appearance and excellent scent throw.

• Clean burning, biodegradable and natural
• Renewable, vegan and non-toxic
• Skin-Safe: clinically tested and dermatologist reviewed
• Easy to use, single-pour wax
• Bright white color
• Even, slow burn with excellent adhesion
• Great hot / cold throw
• Easily holds up to 12% fragrance load
• Contains a heat antioxidant to prevent discoloration + UV Stabilizer to protect dye colors
• Made from apricot, soy, coconut and food-grade paraffin in the USA
• Beginner friendly

beeswax coco creme candle wax

Our beeswax coco creme wax is the easiest and creamiest beeswax blend available!

Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees and has been used for candle making since ancient times. It's a sustainable and non-toxic choice, boasting a natural honey scent and a beautiful golden color.

Beeswax candles burn slowly, produce minimal soot, and have a bright, warm flame. However, beeswax is more expensive than other waxes and may not hold added fragrance as well.

• Skin-safe: clinically tested and dermatologist reviewed
• Clean burning, biodegradable + 100% natural
• Renewable, ethically sourced and non-toxic
• Easy to use, single-pour wax
• Can be used as an emulsifier or base for lotion bars and lip care
• Golden hue
• Even, slow burn with excellent adhesion
• Great hot / cold throw
• 9-10% fragrance load. Safely holds up to 12% fragrance load
• Made from beeswax, soy, coconut and RSPO palm oils in the USA

hemp soy candle wax

Our hemp soy wax is a luxurious and creamy wax blend made from organic hemp and soy oils. With a creamy white appearance and exceptional hot and cold throw, it features an evenness in both burn and wax consumption.

• Clean burning, biodegradable and natural
• Renewable, vegan and non-toxic
• Skin-Safe: clinically tested and dermatologist reviewed
• Easy to use, single-pour wax
• Cream color
• Even, slow burn with excellent adhesion
• Great hot / cold throw
• 9-10% fragrance load. Safely holds up to 12% fragrance load
• Made from soy, coconut, organic hemp and food-grade paraffin in the USA

supernatural soy flakes

Our supernatural soy flakes are made from 100% natural plant-based soy. This wax is loved by candle makers because it's easy to use and provides excellent hot and cold throw.

• Skin-safe, clean burning and biodegradable
• Renewable, vegan and non-toxic
• Easy to use, single-pour wax
• Quicker to melt and microwavable
• Cream color
• Even, slow burn with excellent adhesion
• Great hot / cold throw
• Easily holds up to 12% fragrance load
• Made from pure soy in the USA

deluxe satin soy candle wax

Our deluxe satin soy wax is a luxurious and creamy wax blend made from natural soy and food-grade paraffin.

• Beginner-friendly, single-pour wax
• Vegan, clean-burning and non-toxic
• Skin-Safe: clinically tested and dermatologist reviewed
• Off-White, slight golden hue with a glossy finish
• Contains a heat antioxidant to prevent discoloration + UV Stabilizer to protect dye colors
• Even, slow burn, exceptional adhesion
• Great hot / cold throw
• Easily holds up to 12% fragrance load
• Made from soy and food-grade paraffin in the USA

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pure palm paraffin candle wax

Our pure palm paraffin wax is a creamy and smooth natural wax blend made from paraffin and responsibly sourced palm. 

A byproduct of petroleum, paraffin wax is the most common and widely used wax for candle making. It's affordable, easy to work with, and has excellent fragrance retention. Paraffin wax candles provide a clean, bright burn and are perfect for both container and pillar candles.

Derived from palm oil, palm wax is eco-friendly, renewable and biodegradable known for its unique crystalline appearance. Palm wax candles have excellent fragrance retention and burn slowly with minimal soot. Sourcing ethically-produced palm wax is crucial to avoid contributing to deforestation and habitat loss.

• Non-toxic natural blend
• Clean-burning
• Vegan
• Cream color with glossy finish
• Smooth and creamy appearance
• Good adhesion 
• Holds up to 10% fragrance load
• Great hot / cold throw
• Contains a heat antioxidant to prevent discoloration
• Beginner-friendly, easy to use
• Made in the USA

Use this wax comparison chart for a side by side comparison of all our candle waxes.

Happy making!