Candle Wax: Release & Additives

Mold Releasant Powder

Mold releasant powder assures an easy release of any candle from any mold. For metal molds, use 1/2 teaspoon per pound of wax. For plastic or rubber molds, use 1 teaspoon per pound of wax. Mold releasant will not affect most colors or fragrances.

Stearic Acid (aka stearine)

Stearic Acid (or stearin) raises the melting point of the wax mixture, making the candle harder and more durable. The standard mixture is 10% stearic acid to 90% wax by weight. In lower proportions, stearic acid can create a snowflake or mottled effect. Higher proportions make the wax more opaque, with brighter colors. Candles made with this mix will burn longer with less drip and less sagging. These effects will increase as you increase more stearic acid.

When mixed with stearic acid, paraffin will also slightly shrink away from candle molds as it cools, making the candle easier to remove. However, Stearic acid should not be used with rubber or latex molds.

Vybar 103 (aka Polyboost 165)

Vybar 103 is a wax additive primarily intended for use with freestanding candles. Add .5 to 2% to your wax by weight, or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon per pound. Vybar helps eliminate wax bubbles and mottling, and it helps with uniform dye dispersion (for even color) and a reduced number of surface flaws.

For all that, though, Vybar's primary purpose is fragrance retention. Because of its chemical composition, paraffin only allows for a limited amount of additional oil (scent). The classic proportion is 1/2 ounce (just over 14 grams) per pound (454 grams) of wax. "Double-scented" or "triple-scented" candles carry one ounce (28.35 grams) or 1.5 ounces (42.53 grams) of scent, respectively. Carrying that additional amount almost certainly means that the candle has been treated with additives, most likely Vybar.

In this case "a little is good" does not necessarily translate to "a lot is better!" With too much Vybar, the scent can become so tightly bound to the paraffin that the scent will be literally imprisoned within the wax and neutralized.

Vybar works best with wax that melts at 130°F or higher, among our products, it's primarily used with AR143 paraffin.

Scent & Dye Chips

Once your wax has reached the proper temperature in the double boiler (175°-185°F for most pillars), add your fragrance and dyes to the wax and mix well using an old stick or wood spoon. Always add thescent first and then the color chips. Use 1-2oz of Scent per 16oz of Soy Wax and 1oz per 16oz of paraffin. Use 1-7 dye chips per 500gms of wax. Do not exceed 8 chips to avoid clogging the wick and affecting the burn of the candle. ** Candle scents are available in 4oz and/or 8oz sizes ... please call to special order. Click here for a PDF with complete Instructions. Candle & Soap Scents CS51 • $4.45 Baby Powder 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS24 • $4.45 Banana Blast 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS44 • $4.45 Brandied Pear 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS58 • $4.45 Cedarwood Amber 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS71 • $4.45 Cherry Blossom 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS15 • $4.45 Chocolate Craving 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS16 • $4.45 Chocolate Mint 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS59 • $4.45 Christmas Tree 1oz Candle & Soap Scent ** 8oz available by special order Qty: CS45 • $4.45 Cinnamon 1oz Candle & Soap Scent ** 4oz & 8oz available by special order Qty: CS60 • $4.45 Cool Rain 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS25 • $4.45 Cranberry 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS7 • $4.45 Cranberry Citrus 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS36 • $4.45 Dewberry 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS68 • $4.45 Easter Lily 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS61 • $4.45 Eucalyptus 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS27 • $4.45 Fresh Green Pear 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS52 • $4.45 Fresh Linen 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS37 • $4.45 Gardenia 1oz Candle & Soap Scent ** 8oz available by special order Qty: CS10 • $4.45 Glacier Mist 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS19 • $4.45 Hazelnut Cappuccino 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS38 • $4.45 Hollyberry 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS26 • $4.45 Honey Dew Melon 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS20 • $4.45 Hot Buttered Popcorn 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS64 • $4.45 Juniper Jubilee 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS70 • $4.45 Kiwi Blast 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS39 • $4.45 Lavender 1oz Candle & Soap Scent ** 4oz & 8oz available by special order Qty: CS40 • $4.45 Lilac 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS28 • $4.45 Mango 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS29 • $4.45 McIntosh Apple 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS65 • $4.45 Ocean Breeze 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS21 • $4.45 Orange Dream 1oz Candle & Soap Scent ** 8oz available by special order Qty: CS22 • $4.45 Peppermint Fizz 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS9 • $4.45 Peppermint Vanilla Swirl 1oz Candle & Soap Scent ** 8oz available by special order Qty: CS23 • $4.45 Pina Colada 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS32 • $4.45 Pineapple 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS55 • $4.45 Pumpkin Pie 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS41 • $4.45 Rain Forest Orchid 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS33 • $4.45 Raspberry Sparkle 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS34 • $4.45 Red Apple 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS56 • $4.45 Relaxation 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS42 • $4.45 Rose 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS66 • $4.45 Sandalwood 1oz Candle & Soap Scent ** 4oz & 8oz available by special order Qty: CS67 • $4.45 Spa Infusion 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS35 • $4.45 Spiced Plum 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS46 • $4.45 Strawberry 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS43 • $4.45 Sweet Pea 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS12 • $4.45 Thai Ginger & Lemongrass 1oz Candle & Soap Scent ** 8oz available by special order Qty: CS57 • $4.45 Vanilla 1oz Candle & Soap Scent ** 4oz & 8oz available by special order Qty: CS48 • $4.45 Very Berry 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty: CS49 • $4.45 Watermelon 1oz Candle & Soap Scent Qty:   Candle Color Chips L111 • $1.70 Assorted Colors colors vary - image not representative of contents Qty: L111A • $1.70 Black Qty: L111B • $1.70 Blue Qty: L111C • $1.70 Brown Qty: L111D • $1.70 Gold Qty: L111F • $1.70 Orange Qty: L111G • $1.70 Fuchsia Qty: L111H • $1.70 Purple Qty: L111J • $1.70 Red Qty: L111K • $1.70 Turquoise Qty: L111L • $1.70 Yellow Qty: L111M • $1.70 Cranberry Qty: L111N • $1.70 Avocado Qty: L111P • $1.70 Christmas Green Qty: L111S • $1.70 Ivory Qty: L111T • $1.70 Lavender Qty: L111V • $1.70 Apricot Qty: L111X • $1.70 Aquamarine Qty: L111Z• $1.70 Bayberry Qty: L112 • $1.70 White Qty: L112B • $1.70 Burgundy Qty: L112C • $1.70 Butterscotch Qty: L112D • $1.70 Cerise Qty: L112F • $1.70 Colonial Blue Qty: L112H • $1.70 Gray Qty: L112I • $1.70 Lime Green Qty: L112J • $1.70 Maple Qty: L112K • $1.70 Mauve Qty: L112L • $1.70 Orchid Qty: L112M • $1.70 Peach Qty: L112N • $1.70 Salmon Qty: L112O • $1.70 Sky Blue Qty: L112P • $1.70 Teal Qty: L112Q • $1.70 Pale Pink Qty: L112R • $1.70 Rust Qty: L112S • $1.70 Cinnamon Qty: L112T • $1.70 Hunter Green Qty: L112U • $1.70 Maize Qty: L112V • $1.70 Ruby Red Qty: L112W • $1.70 Sage Green Qty: L112X • $1.70 Magenta Qty: L112Y • $1.70 Saturn Yellow Qty: L112Z • $1.70 Shocking Pink Qty: L113A • $1.70 Mahogany Qty: L113B • $1.70 Melon Qty: L113C • $1.70 Navy Qty: L113D • $1.70 Sand Qty: L113E • $1.70 Smoke Qty:

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