Product description

Kerawax 4170 is a blend of rapeseed wax in the form of light yellow pellets. It has been developed specifically for the production of jar candles to meet the needs of even the most demanding producers. This blend will ensure the wax adheres perfectly to the container, holds fragrance excellently and produces a smooth surface on the surface of the candle. The canola blend no longer needs to be mixed with other waxes, it is directly designed for candle making. This blend is biodegradable, made without GMOs and is suitable for vegans.

Before you get into making candles or scented waxes, study the manufacturing process in detail and try each new combination (whether a container, wick, scent, color, or blends of different waxes) on one small candle and do a burn test. Only when the burning result is fully satisfactory should you start making candles in larger quantities. This will prevent unnecessary disappointment and the spoiling of large quantities of material.

How to melt the wax: We recommend melting the wax and keeping it warm at around 70°C. It is important to stir the wax continuously while it is melting to avoid burning. It is recommended to reduce the heat just before the wax is completely melted. Avoid prolonged heating of the wax above 90°C.

How to colour the wax: If you want to colour the wax with special candle dyes, we recommend that you increase the temperature of the wax momentarily to allow the dyes to melt and mix properly. It is ideal to mix the dye with a small amount of wax, which is heated to 85-90°C and mixed well. This dyed portion is then mixed into the cooler wax, heated to 45 - 60°C, again taking care to mix and incorporate the dye properly into the wax. The dye must be evenly mixed.

How to add fragrance: You can add fragrance to candles by using essential or fragrance oils or a combination of the two. Before using the fragrances themselves, make sure they are fully soluble in oils(all fragrances in our range can be used in candles and are soluble in oils). The amount depends on the type of fragrance used. In general, fragrance oils are much more concentrated and thus you only need to add a smaller amount than essential oils. Fragrance oils are already blended fragrance compositions, whereas essential oils are pure single-blend fragrances that we recommend mixing for the ideal result. Read more about the difference between fragrance oils and essential oils in the articles Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils. We do not recommend adding more than 10% fragrance ingredients. Fragrance ingredients are ideally added at a temperature of around 60°C.

How to choose the right wick: The optimal wick size depends on the dimensions of the container used. Generally, larger diameter containers need a thicker wick or the use of more than one wick. In addition, vegetable wax mixtures have a much higher viscosity than paraffin waxes and therefore need thicker burning wicks. Please note very strongly that the combination of each wick, container and wax needs to be properly tested before embarking on candle making. Since the burning of the wick is affected by the type and amount of dyes added in addition to the diameter of the container and the type of wax used, we cannot guarantee a correct and trouble-free burn for every combination. The final choice of wick should always be confirmed by individual customer testing. We recommend that you perform the first test with pure wax only, and if you are satisfied with the burn results, add different concentrations of fragrances and dyes gradually. It is also very useful to keep individual samples for a period of time so that you can return to each combination over time.

Pouring the wax: We recommend pouring the melted and heated wax, supplemented with the desired scents and colours, at a temperature of 52-59°C into preheated containers. The specific wax pouring temperature should be adapted to the room temperature and whether or not you preheat the candle containers. However, the time that the wax is heated to a higher temperature should be minimised - this will prevent the loss of the top notes of your fragrances and also the development of cracks and voids during cooling.

Cooling the wax: After pouring the wax into the wick container, it should be allowed to cool gradually. Rapid cooling can cause cracks and cavities. Allow the candle to sit for at least 24 hours before lighting it for the first time. If you get a crack or a cavity on the surface of the candle (the centre falls through), finish the candle by pouring a small amount of melted wax on the surface or by heating the surface of the candle with a heat gun

Do you know why vegetable wax is a better alternative, or how to make a natural candle and what the benefits are? Visit our blog to find out more: Making candles

For more information about the quality of the product, please refer to the certificate, which we update every time we make a new batch.

All raw materials supplied are cosmetic quality, not suitable for internal use. Please use appropriate protective equipment when handling.