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Reddit mentions of Fully Refined Paraffin Wax Beads (3 lb.)
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- High quality fully refined paraffin wax that has various end uses that includes canning, candles, personal care cosmetics and surfboard wax. It’s very clear when in the molten state. Paraffin Wax is a natural product derived from the molecular components of decayed vegetable and animal material. Paraffin wax consists of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons with the following general properties, non-reactive, non-toxic, colorless, clean burning and a good water barrier. Needle Pen @ 77 F – 15 DMM;
- Easy to handle and melt in the pastille/bead form
- 130 degree F /54.4 C Melting Point with an oil content of .5
- Food Grade Wax: meets FDA requirements set forth in 21 CFR 178.3710 for use in non- food articles in contact with food and in 21 CFR 172.886 for use in food.
- Non-reactive, non-toxic, colorless and good water barrier
Features:
Specs:
Height | 2.7 Inches |
Length | 13.3 Inches |
Size | 3 lb. |
Weight | 2.95 Pounds |
Width | 5.2 Inches |
The glaze is celestial blue (though I don't think this job does it justice, I knew I didn't like him before I glazed, which was rushed).
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What I bought to make the candles:
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C2TS4H2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I had a thermometer and I just boiled water in a cooking pot to apply the heat.
Obviously new to candle making, there could be better/cheaper tools out there, this is just what I got from ~15 minutes of looking around.
I used this how-to video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIQEy7-_c04
I filled 4 smaller pots and have enough to make 5/6 more with the 5 lb amount of wax.
This is what I bought:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B4JNWRY
I'm using the WRMK Wick for making my candles, so I can adjust the temperature along a pretty wide band.