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Pillar candles can be fantastic statement pieces and gifts. However, unlike container candles, they are not designed to burn a full diameter. Instead, they are designed to leave a small tunnel around the outside of the candle, which then burns down as the candle is used. Pillar candles also have a much longer burn time than other types of candles and they can also be a unique selling point for your candle business! Another benefit of pillar candles is that the moulds can be re-used many times - meaning they are both environmentally friendly and more cost effective! This guide will make one 75 x 100mm pillar candle. This candle will have a burn time of over 120 hours! We have a total of 9 different sized pillar moulds so if you’d like to make an alternative size, please contact our team for further candle making advice. What you’ll need:  1 x Double Pan Set (to melt your wax) 1 x Thermometer 1 x Blue Wick Pin 1 x 75x100mm Pillar Mould WickWell P2 Candle Wick (for this diameter,...

Introduction: Bipol-X is one of our most popular wax additives. It is common misconception for new candle makers that Bipol-X improves existing scent within a candle however this is untrue. Bipol-X allows you to add more fragrance.   When used correctly, Bipol-X allows you to triple scent your candles – meaning you can add up to 30% fragrance oil! Bipol-X works by modifying the crystal structure of wax to prevent the leaching of fragrance oils from the wax. The additive will absorb the fragrance keeping the finished candle dry and eliminating sweating. Typically, most candle waxes can hold a 10% fragrance load. If you were to use more than this percentage the fragrance oil will begin to ‘sweat’ out of the candle. Characteristics: Format: Beads Melting temperature:   Bipol-X must be heated to a temperature of around 80C to melt. Pouring temperature: Dependent upon the wax you are using Bipol-X with. Using the Bipol-x: When using the Bipol-X, you do not nee...

Introduction:  The Chandler Grey Pro Container wax is a creamy and smooth one-fill container wax which boasts a smooth surface, excellent container adhesion, and a powerful scent throw. It's low melting point (40-44C) also easily allows a full melt pool, when wicked correctly. Container and pillar candle making wax is very different; container wax is made to adhere, whilst pillar wax has been made to contract for easy mould release. Characteristics: Max Fragrance Load:  8% Melting Temperature: 40-44C Pouring Temperature: As low as possible, ideally around 60C Dye: Inpex Deep Dye is most suitable (mixed at 1g dye per 100g wax) Wicking:  For the Chandler Grey Pro Container wax, we recommend testing the WickWell Cotton Core and Wedo LX wicks. Alternatively, the 0.508 Lumetique Wooden Wick range is also a suitable option to test.  More information can be found on our Cotton Core and LX wicks here.  More information can be found on our Lumet...