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Beeswax
 One of nature's beautiful products, it is a substance secreted by four pairs of glands on the underside of a worker honey bee's abdomen. It is derived from the same source as honey which is, of course, from the nectar of flowers. Natural beeswax has several desirable properties including its natural, sweet smell and its smokeless and dripless characteristics. Beeswax also has a higher melting point (approximately 145 degrees F) than any other wax which makes beeswax candles burn more slowly. Melted beeswax shrinks very little upon cooling which means that the liquid volume is close or equal to its dry weight. Since beeswax does not shrink much, extra care must be used to prevent sticking in molds.
EcoSoya Wax (Soy Bean Wax)
Pure, 100% natural, soybean base enhanced with carefully selected botanical oils. This incredible wax is biodegradable, good for the environment and easy to use. The features of soy wax include: *Opaque, creamy off-white solid in flake form. *One pour resulting in a level surface (larger pillar candles may require an additional pour depending on application and desired look). *Excellent container adhesion for container type candles. *Self-releasing for molded candles (molds may need "conditioning" before first use). *Melt point for container blend is 135 degrees F with a recommended pouring temperature of 155 degrees F. *Melt point for pillar blend is 140 degrees F with a recommended pouring temperature of 165 degrees F. *Use of larger wick is necessary due to the burning characteristics of soy wax. We recommend using at least one size larger than recommended for paraffin based candles. *Wick should be trimmed to 1/8" from candle surface for best burning results. Re-trim is recommended as candle is burned. *Can be used with most any types of dye and fragrances.
 Crystallizing Wax
A natural, renewable, earth friendly palm wax. This incredible wax is tremendously easy to use (no shrinkage upon cooling) and produces candles that have a beautiful crystal, frost-like appearance. The features of crystallizing wax include: *Sold in granular form for easy pouring. *One pour resulting in a level surface (no shrinkage or very little shrinkage upon cooling). *Excellent container adhesion for container candles. *Melt point for container fill wax is 129-133 degrees F with a recommended pouring temperature of 160 degrees F. *Melt point for pillar wax is 131-140 degrees F with a recommended pouring temperature of 180 degrees F. *Standard size of wicks can be used. *Can be used with most any types of dye and fragrances.
Paraffin Wax
 This is a petroleum based wax and is the most common type of wax used in candle making. When melted, paraffin wax increases in volume, but shrinks upon cooling. We offer three types of paraffin wax including 130 degree F works well for container type candles and votives, 139 degree F melt point which works well for molded candles, and a 145 degree F melt point which works well for dipping tapers. Our paraffin wax does not contain any wax additives.
Gel Candlewax
 Gel Candlewax is to candle making what melt and pour soap base is to soap making. It's fun and easy to do. Most importantly of all, you can have great looking candles in a matter of minutes. All you have to do is heat it, add color, add scent and pour. Since gel candlewax doesn't shrink like paraffin wax, there is no need to re-pour. Also, as an added benefit, gel candlewax burns twice as long as paraffin. And you can be very creative by adding different colors and fragrance and/or embedding objects.
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