This is a great DIY bundle for having fun learning and teaching how to make candles and wax tart melts. You get 3-different waxes for making different kinds of candles. The waxes are partially used but in great shape. Wicks and jars sold separately.
#1...Natural IGI R2779A Feather Palm Pillar Wax - 18 Lbs. You can make beautiful pillar candles with this natural feather palm wax.
Feather Blend Palm Wax is a pillar wax that produces the look of feathers. This is a very popular palm wax!
• Easy to work with. Comes in granular form so easy to measure and store.
• Is an excellent wax for unique pillar candles.
• Oil retention limit is 5%
• Recommended to add fragrance oil when wax is around 200°F
• Average pour temperature: 200-205°F
#2...Natural IGI R2322A Glass Glow Palm Container Wax - 8.5 Lbs. You can make beautiful jar candles with this natural glass glow palm wax.
Glass Glow Palm Wax is a container wax that mimics the look of marble. When used in containers, it becomes translucent during burning resulting in a glowing effect.
• Has an excellent scent throw, good adhesion to containers and is a one-pour wax.
• Easy to work with. Comes in granular form so easy to measure and store.
• Is an excellent wax for layered candles.
• Oil retention limit of 3%
• Recommended to add fragrance oil when wax is around 200°F
• Average pour temperature: 200-205°F
#3...Blend IGI 4794 Paraffin Votive & Tart Wax With 29 Clamshell Tart Molds - 7 Lbs. You can make beautiful wax tart and votives with this unique blend of paraffin wax. This is a special blend designed for making paraffin wax tarts and votive candles. Also suitable for wax dipped bears.
• Smooth, glossy finish.
• Good mold release.
• Holds average amount of fragrance oil. Fragrance oil retention of 6% is typical.
• Very good burn characteristics.
• Great scent throw.
• Average Pour Temperature: 150-170°F
About the tart clamshell molds:
Tart molds are convenient and easy to use. They have 6 cavities which allow each tart to break apart. Each cavity is approximately 1" x 1" and holds approximately .4-oz. of wax. Pour scented wax directly into the package, apply your label, and that’s it.
• Recommended pouring temperature: 150°F or less
Low Smoke Zinc 6” Pretabbed Candle Wicks Crafter’s Choice Brand Total 169 Wicks: This is a Low Smoke Zinc Wick that I purchased to do some testing with my candles. The different sizes and quantities are listed here.
92 - Low Smoke Zinc-19 6"
33 - Low Smoke Zinc-21 6"
44 - Low Smoke Zinc-23 6"
About the Low Smoke Zinc Wicks
This wick has a cotton outer braid surrounding a thin filament of zinc. Zinc core wick produces the coolest flame and offers the most rigidity of all cored wick, providing support during pouring and burning. Zinc core wicks are recommended for candles that require a rigid wick, such as containers, votives, small novelty candles, and floaters.
ECO Series 6” Pretabbed Candle Wick Kit Candle Science Brand Total 34 Wicks: This is an ECO Wick kit that I purchased to do some testing with my candles. The different sizes and quantities are listed here.
4 - ECO-4 6"
5 - ECO-6 6"
5 - ECO-8 6"
5 - ECO-10 6"
5 - ECO-12 6"
5 - ECO-14 6"
5 - ECO-16 6"
About the ECO Series Wicks
ECO wick is constructed from natural flat cotton threads interwoven with paper threads that produce a rigid structure for easy pouring. The consistent flame and slight curl of ECO wicks work well with natural waxes and ensures an even burn. ECO wicks are lead and zinc free.
CSN 6” Pretabbed Candle Wicks Candle Science Brand Total 356 Wicks: These are CSN Wicks that I purchased for my candle making. The different sizes and quantities are listed here.
199 - CSN-9 6"
70 - CSN-12 6"
87 - CSN-14 6"
About the CSN Wicks
CSN Wicks are constructed from reinforced ring spun cotton with a high melt natural coating, specifically designed to be used with natural waxes. CSN wicks burn with a tight curve for a consistent and even burn. The reinforced construction of the wick also gives it a superior rigidity that allows for easier pours and keeps the wick upright in a deep wax melt pool. CSN wicks are lead and zinc free.
