IGI 1343 Wax

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IGI 1343

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Wax Type/ Description:

Straight Paraffin for Pillars

This fully refined paraffin wax has a great translucent
quality and is perfect for chunk pillars or votives, and is
pliable enough so it makes a great Cut & Carve wax! It's
also the most popular wax for dipping bears! Good mold
release and burn charachteristics. This wax can also
mottle and produce a great rustic look with certain
fragrance oils and no other additives.
This wax will require repours.

Properties:

Melt
Point:

138°F

Flash
Point:

445°F

Oil
Content:

.25%

MSDS

Comes in solid slab form, 6 slabs/case, in cardboard box.

Recommended
Pouring Temp:

Approx. 185 - 200°F (varies depending on desired results)

Benefits:

+ Does not require as much dye as pre-blends.
+ Produces many different looks depending on additives used.
+ Typical fragrance retention is 3% by weight. Higher fragrance
loads may require additives.
+ Great scent throw & burn.

Tips for use:
Please remember, these are only
guidelines and individual results
may vary. Experimentation and
testing is always the best way to
determine and develop the best
methods for your application.

Clean molds prior to use. Spray with mold release if needed.
Heat wax to approx. 185°F. Add dye & stir until dissolved.
Add fragrance, stir well, then pour. Fill molds to the rim.
Candles will shrink, so save enough wax for the 2nd pour.
As the wax is cooling and begins to form a solid layer on top,
poke several small relief holes around the wick using a skewer
about 3/4 deep into the candle. This will allow any trapped
air bubbles to escape before the wax completely sets up.
Allow candles to cool & solidify almost completely, then do the
re-pour/top off with the leftover wax. Be careful to repour
only up to the original fill line so that no layers will show and
no wax will drip down the sides of the pillar and ruin the finish!
Using a cold water bath will speed the cooling process and will
produce an extra shiny finish. Remove candles from molds, trim
excess wick, and level bottoms if necessary.

~ For translucent chunk candles:
Add approx. 1/2 to 1 tsp Universal Additive per pound.

~ For smooth creamy candles:
Add approx. 1/2 to 1 tsp Vybar 103 per pound.

~ For mottled, rustic candles:
Do not use any additives, and pour at approx. 200 degrees.
Cool candles as slowly as possible (an insulated cooler or
covered cardboard box works well).

~ For Cold Poured, frosted pillars:
Pour at as cool a temp as possible into chilled metal molds.

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