Gel Candle Wax Is Different Than Hard Wax

A majority of candles today are made out of a petroleum-based wax called paraffin because it is inexpensive and easy to get. This wax is generally off-white in color and can be dyed fairly easily, but the colors generally end up being dull and opaque. Gel candles, on the other hand, are made of a mixture of processed mineral oils and a gelling agent, which together create a wax that is completely clear and rubbery and can easily be dyed to any color you wish.

Gel wax can be difficult to work with because it has a higher melting point than most waxes and the temperature must be watched very carefully as the wax is heated.

Gel wax can be explosive if it reaches its flash point, which means making gel candles can be dangerous if you are not careful.

The best way to make gel candles is to heat the wax slowly, raising the temperature only very gradually. This way, you will not reach the flashpoint too quickly and you will also have fewer bubbles in your wax.

Gel Candles Beauty and Romantic Charms

Making gel candles allows you a wider range of creative possibilities than using any other type of candle wax you may use. Gel candles can be made in any type of glass jar, including wine glasses, shot glasses, bowls, jelly jars, you name it.

Gel candles can also be made in a variety of colors and fragrances, although you must be very careful with adding these elements to your candles as they can affect the flashpoint.

The best aspect of gel candles from a creative standpoint is their pliability and transparency, which makes them the ideal candidates to add wax imbeds to. You can create entire scenes with these little wax sculptures to make an incredibly unique candle that is sure to wow your customers.

Gel candles make great gifts and decorations for any special occasion. If you are making gel candles for Valentine’s Day, you should plan on making a lot of red ones as red candles sell very well during this time of the year, or for Christmas you could insert Christmas decorations into the glass and frost the top of the glass as well and this would look wonderful.

Because the are made in glasses or glass jars the little embellishments can be varied for any occasion and made very personal to suit the gift recipient.