You will need to use IGI1260 wax as the base for making your own fruit. This wax has a 159F Melt point, but even that will not withstand the heat of melted gel at 200-210F
To harden the wax even further, add 2 tbsp. of vybar to each pound of wax....
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So what does it take to make your product sell?
#1 Quality
– No matter what kind of candle you are making, soy, beeswax, paraffin, tea light through to novelty, customers are going to want a candle that...
This is a fairly indepth paper on the structural make up of IGI1274 and how the mottling is caused, and what can prevent it from forming. The conclusion on the last page is most useful for the average candle maker....
The Holiday Season catches a lot of our newer candle makers by surprise. We often hear that they had no idea things were going to be so hectic and that next time around , they are starting in August and September to get ready.
In many cases, the novice candle maker has no intention of selling...
A slab of wax will go a long way. A 10 lb slab liquefies to approximately 5000 ml, or 160 oz . In this project, the wax is ideal because it solidifies to a nice, clean white, sticks well to the jar, and allows for lots of fragrance!...
The web can be a great place to get ideas, but some can be rather unsafe. Having a bit of knowledge about candle wax and what makes candles burn differently will go a long way in preventing an unwanted outcome – because you are playing with fire!...
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At Village Craft and Candle, we have a reputation built on the quality of our fragrance oils (and finished candles). Over the years, our fragrance line has expanded to over 300 scents and now also includes some essential oils. In our retail store, there are over 80 of our ...