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The important factor to consider when making DIY candles or selecting candles in the market is wax of the candle. There are several widely used candle waxes in the market such as paraffin wax, beeswax, soy wax, palm wax, gel wax etc. However, first three are the mostly used wax types in both domestic and industry level. There are both advantages and disadvantages of each candle wax and selecting one that is suitable for a particular task/project is the key. For example, fragrance throw is the most important then candles made using soy wax is the best suitable which are available in Australia including World of Wax and other candle shops.
Use of Paraffin Wax to Make Candles
Even though there are other waxes breaking into the market, paraffin wax candles are still used by majority of candle manufacturers in Australia as well as worldwide. Paraffin wax candles can be used as pillar candles, votives, container candles etc. Paraffin wax is easily available as it is derived as part of the process of obtaining oil, gas and other hydrocarbons from petroleum Paraffin wax also known for being cost effective. However, the significant drawback of paraffin candles is, it release unhealthy smoke and fragrance to air while burning. Also paraffin candles are popular for making heavy black soot. This is why people are looking for alternatives to paraffin candles such as soy wax candles that can be obtained from World of Wax.
Use of Beeswax to Make Candles
Beeswax is the oldest wax that is used for making candles. This is the same wax used for producing wood polishes too. All beehives has a honeycomb where bees store honey and generate, feed and protect their next generation of bees. The excess honey mostly becomes the beeswax which is why beeswax gives natural scent same as flowers. Beeswax cannot be extracted from nature same as paraffin wax. Even when does it does not come in tons of kilos that make beeswax expensive and therefore making beeswax candles expensive too. This is reason why candles made from soy wax (visit World of Wax, Australia Facebook page for more details) got popular in the candle market.
Use of Soy Wax to Make Soy Candles – The Most Popular in Australia – Offered by World of Wax
Another candle wax type is soy wax. Soy wax is made by soy beans oil extracted from soy beans. Soy wax is the demanding candle wax these days as it is a natural compound can be found for an affordable price. There are pillar soy candles but most commonly used one is the container soy candles. The best soy candle provider in Australia is World of Wax because they use pure soy wax to make the candles. On the other hand, World of Wax offers custom made soy candle products to fit into their customers' request.
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