Microcrystalline Wax Update

Micro wax is one of the most costly additives to use for candles, but it is also the highest quality. Most waxes that are pre-blended at the manufacturer and sold as pre-blended have some amount of micro wax included in the formula.

Micro waxes are denser,tackier and generally have a high melt point than paraffin. The melt point for micro waxes can range from 140 to 200 degress. Most micro waxes are not onlt flexible, but are also very sticky at low temperatures and are great for hand sculpting or adhereing wax to other wax in layers such as cut-n-curl candles. Micro wax is available either in pellet or slab form, depending on the manufacturer.

In pre-blended waxes, Micro Wax is proably the most widely used additive to harden wax, lenghthen the burn time, and remove mottling effect from straight paraffin wax. Using from 1 to 20 percent will improve wax performance and apperance.

Hurricane candles or candles with embeds, need to have the wax as translucent as possible.

5 percent Micro Wax will change the burn time and fragrance loads in your paraffin candles. This will allow for you to increase the scent or fragrance in the candle. 5 percent micro wax will increase the burn time.

Micro Wax by itself makes an excellent adhesive and is generally called sticky wax. Small amounts can be used in the base of candle holders to hold a taper candle straight, or used on the outside of pillar candles to adhere wax appliques or other decorations.