9 - Making wax melts

Supplies:

• Paraffin (any type of paraffin can be used for wax melts)
• Casting mold
• dye
  
• Libra
• Watering can
• Bain-Marie pouring can
• Thermometer

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Introduction :

Wax melts are easy to make yourself. Any paraffin can be used to make them. Our paraffin grains or paraffin for container lend themselves very well to making wax melts in combination with our scents and dyes, you do not need to add stearine. You also need molds such as molds for floating candles.

1. Pour the wax into the stainless steel container and heat it to 80-90 °C in a bain-marie. The right temperature of the wax is essential to obtain a smooth surface and to easily remove the wax melts from the mold! Be careful when melting directly in a pan! Use of the microwave is also not recommended.
2. You can get the desired shade by adding color powder to the wax.

Be careful with the dosage:

• Recommended: 5 - 10 g powder for 1 kg paraffin.
• color test: pour a little liquid colored paraffin into a bowl of cold water.
  Choice of 50 colours in the webshop.
• Always stir well or use a mixing rod.

Have you used our colored paraffin yet? The controlled composition of paraffin, dye and fragrance, gives certainty of the correct composition during the making of wax melts.

3. Preparation of the mold.

1. Make sure you have a clean mold to avoid mixing colors or odors from the previous use of the mold into the new wax melts. A clean mold will make it easier to remove the wax melts after they have hardened.
2. Add the desired fragrance only before pouring to prevent evaporation. Stirring well is important. The guideline to obtain the desired result is between 15ml and 30ml per 1kg of paraffin, of our fragrances. Choice of 50 fragrances in the webshop.
3. Fill the mold with liquid wax. When the wax cools, a crater (shrinkage hole) will form. Pierce the paraffin and fill the crater, once or twice.
4. An ideal curing period is one night.

When casting in layers, the mold can be placed at an angle (place the casting mold on a sand bed).

Tips for wax melts:

• Store your wax melts in a sealed container to preserve their scent.
• Pouring at a low temperature (± 65°C) gives a rough look to the wax melts.
• High temperature casting (± 90°C) gives a smooth and shiny look.
• Take seasons into account if temperatures in the workspace are not stable.
• At temperatures below 71°C you will get a marbled look of the wax melts. You will then have to clean the mold. This method of using lower temperatures is also called cold casting. To get a more even look you can use marble wax.
• Once the paraffin mixture has exceeded 100°C, this mixture can only be used for making outdoor candles.

Important:

• Cover the work surface and wear an apron!
• Make sure the mold is clean and dry when pouring the wax.
• Prepare only as much color as you need.
• Check the temperature of the wash with a thermometer.
• To clean the casting mold, use warm water and wipe the mold dry with a dry cloth or paper towel.

Warning:

• Only heat wax melts in the containers provided.
• Beware of fire: never heat the wax directly in the mold.
• Never heat the wax directly in a pan or over an open fire.
• The wax vapour is flammable at 180°C.
• Never leave candles burning unattended.
• Always place candles on a fireproof surface. (See our safety instructions. )