Scoopable wax is similar to a wax tart/melt however instead
of being stand-alone the wax is poured directly into a container such as a jar
or tin. The end user is then able to scoop out the required amount of scented
wax and place directly into their wax melt burners. Scoopable wax is becoming
more common for candle makers as the usual process of removing tarts from the
mould, and packaging them, is no longer required! Scoopable wax also allows the
end user to decide how much wax they’d like to use and is ideal for irregular
shaped burners. Due to the wax needing to be scooped out by the consumer, a
much softer wax combination is required. This wax combination is 100% natural too!
This recipe will make enough mixture to fill one of our
large aluminium tins and have some mixture left over.
What you’ll need:
1 x Double Pan Set (to melt your wax)
1 x Thermometer
20ml Escentscia/Escentscia US Style Fragrance Oil
50g Golden Wax 494 (5715-94-02)
150g White Rapeseed Wax
2g Inpex SD Dye (Optional)
Containers (such as tins or jars)
Method:
1)
Add the White Rapeseed Wax, Golden Wax 494, and
dye (if you are using it) to your double pan set.
2)
Gently heat the combination in a Bain-marie
style method until the wax reaches 80C.
3)
Take your double pan set off the heat and allow
the wax to cool to 65C.
4)
When the wax reaches 65C, add your fragrance
oil, stir for approximately 45 seconds, and pour your mixture into your
container.
5)
Leave to cure for a minimum of 48 hours.
FAQ’s:
Q: Is coconut oil/wax required to make scoopable wax?
A: No. White
Rapeseed Wax is just as effective, and most cost-efficient, than coconut
oil/wax. You will also find that within candle making, white rapeseed wax has
very similar properties to coconut oil/wax.
Q: Can I use less fragrance?
A: Yes. We have
created this recipe based on a 10% fragrance oil load which, when using
Escentscia and Escentscia US Style fragrance oils, will create a powerful
fragrance throw. However, you may wish to use in between 4-10% fragrance oil
depending on your personal preference.
Q: Can I adjust the ratio of White Rapeseed Wax to Golden Wax 494?
A: Yes. We have created this recipe based on a
ratio of 75% White Rapeseed Wax to 25% Golden Wax 494 which we have found to be
the perfect firm, yet scoopable, consistency. However, for firmer wax you may
wish to decrease this to 70% White Rapeseed to 30% Golden Wax 494.
Alternatively, for softer wax, you may wish to increase this to 80% White
Rapeseed to 20% Golden 494.
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