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 Household Paraffin Wax Coconut Soy Wax Suave Smooth Wax Blend Natural Soy Wax Coconut Soy Wax Flakes Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 4.5 out of 5 stars 942 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,194 4.4 out of 5 stars 369 4.5 out of 5 stars 64 4.5 out of 5 stars 215 Price $41.99$41.99 $40.99$40.99 $36.95$36.95 $35.99$35.99 $25.99$25.99 Weight 10 lb 10 lb 10 lb 10 lb 6 lb Wax Type Paraffin Coconut / Soy Soy / Paraffin Soy Natural Blend Coconut / Soy Melt Point 130°-135° (F) 125°-130° (F) 120°-125° (F) 125°-130° (F) 125°-130° (F) Max Fragrance Load 6% 10% 12% 10% 10% Color White / Translucent Cream / Opaque Off-White / Opaque Ivory / Opaque Cream / Opaque Texture Hard Soft / Creamy Softer / Buttery Soft / Creamy Flakes / Powder Wick 3" Diameter Container HTP 93 (M) / HTP 105 (L) LX20 - (XL) LX20 - (XL) HTP 105 (L) LX20 - (XL)