What is the best wax for making wax melts?

soy wax
Wax Selection: Almost any kind of paraffin or soy wax will work for this. Avoid waxes that are really soft or sticky, as they will be difficult or messy to remove from the tart mold packaging. Harder waxes are generally easier to remove from the molds.

Are soy wax melts better than paraffin?

Soy wax releases less toxins. Burning or melting paraffin wax releases 11 known toxins—two of which are carcinogens—into the air. Because soy wax is a biodegradable wax made from soybeans, which we eat, it does not contain these toxins and carcinogens.

Can you use c3 wax for melts?

You can successfully use C-3 for wax melts if you’re careful with transportation. This can also happen for container candles, although the candle is usually confined to the vessel to help.

What kind of soy wax is best for wax melts?

1. Golden Brands Natural Soy Wax. Most soy wax products are sold in flake form, which makes melting them a breeze. This is our top pick for the consistency in size and texture of its flakes, which melt down into a smooth and creamy wax.

How do you make soy and paraffin candles?

Melt 2 parts soy wax to 3 parts paraffin wax in a double boiler. Use one of the long sticks to stir the mixture. Tie wick to the other long stick. Measure the wick once it is tied so it reaches to the bottom of the Mason jar.

Can I mix paraffin and soy wax?

You can mix paraffin with soy wax to make it harder, smoother, or to help retain the fragrance. Make some test batches using a mix of 10\%, 20\%, 30\%, 40\%, 50\%, and so on. Adding 10-20\% paraffin candle wax to soy candle wax will make the wax harder and release better to make wax melt snap tarts.

Is c3 wax 100\% soy?

This is 100\% soy wax from CARGILL and by far our most popular due to competitive pricing and a high quality product. It’s quite resistant to bloom (white frosting) and “wet spots” while producing an excellent scent throw with fragrances.

What kind of wax is C-3?

GENERAL OVERVIEW. Nature Wax C-3 is a natural blend of soy wax and soy-based additives to help with glass adhesion, fragrance throw, and to minimize frosting. This wax is packaged in flakes, making it easy to work with, measure, and handle.

Can you use C3 wax for melts?

Can you use 444 soy wax for melts?

Golden Brands 444 Soy Wax is designed for container candles only. You may decide to use the GB 444 for wax melts, however, be sure to test first to see what you think as it can be a bit crumbly so you may find a soy pillar blend preferable for melts.

How do you make paraffin wax?

The first step in making paraffin wax is to remove the oil (de-oiling or de-waxing) from the slack wax. The oil is separated by crystallization. Most commonly, the slack wax is heated, mixed with one or more solvents such as a ketone and then cooled. As it cools, wax crystallizes out of the solution, leaving only oil.