What is candle wax?
Wax is a solid, slightly shiny substance made of fat or oil which is used to make candles and polish. It melts when it is heated.
Candle Wax Prices In South Africa?
| 1kg | R65.00 | |
|---|---|---|
| 5kg | R325.00 | |
| 10kg | R650.00 | |
| 20kg | R1,300.00 |
What Is Candle Wax Made From?
There are many different types of wax that can be used to produce scented candles. Beeswax has been used in the production of candles for thousands of years, whereas waxes made from coconut and petroleum are modern inventions.
Each type of candle wax has different properties, making some better at holding and transmitting fragrance while others excel in burning slowly and producing a smoke-free flame. In the sections below you’ll find information on each of the types of candle wax our brands use to create the scented candles we sell at Osmology.
Which Candle Wax Is Best?
Each type of candle wax has its positives and negatives making it hard to pick an all-out winner. This is why there are so many different types of candle wax (and candle wax blends) on the market.
In the sections below we discuss the benefits and disadvantages associated with each style of wax, allowing you to decide which wax is best for you.
Which Candle Wax Burns The Longest?
Soy wax is generally considered to have the longest burn time, however, each year new improved candle wax formations are being created using new ingredients that allow for even slower burning candles.
The length of time your candle burns is greatly affected by things like where you burn the candle, the temperature of the room, the fragrance oils, wick, and container the candle uses among many other factors making it hard to say exactly how long your candle will last.