Every single candle supply company should hire you to teach this to their customers! And medium to large candle making companies should hire you to white label a video for them talking about why their wax of choice is safe and their products that their customers can buy is a good purchase, unless they live in a closet and burn dozens at a time. You could have a career in video! But I'm sure you'd miss the process. If I win the lottery (I don't play) I'd give you all the money you need to transform the industry!
Ha! Well thanks man! I really appreciate the awesome comment and feedback. I do enjoy it and love to reach and speak. I know there will be people who agree and those who disagree. Just doing my best. So, I really appreciate the comments. And trust me.. Id absolutely love to do some videos and speeches for companies out there if they wanted me to. :) Thanks again Christopher!
@@msthang9310 Thank you! ;) Honestly... I am not sure as I haven't used one myself. I plan to go through some though and make a video about my findings and recommendations when I can. For now, I would probably search on popular candle supplier sites and look at the reviews. Sorry I not super helpful with this question at the moment.
So glad you're tackling this! I really like your point about the viscous cycle of misinformation out there. It's so prevalent that many new candle makers just innocently assume it to be true. The more we can arm candle makers with the unbiased view of wax/fragrance/etc through modern education like your channel the better. Keep up the great work!
Just stumbled on your channel. As a fellow candle business owner who has been in business over a year, and i have to say this is 100% NEEDED TO BE HEARD BY EACH AND EVERY CONSUMER THAT IS GULLIBLE ENOUGH TO NOT REALIZE THIS IS A BUSINESS, AND THAT EACH COMPANY IS GOING TO CREATE MYTHS AND STATE THINGS THAT MAY NOT BE TRUE TO SELL MORE CANDLES.
HI I'M GOING TO SPEAK IN CAPS LOCK BECAUSE I NEED PEOPLE TO KNOW I'M NOT MESSSING AROUND TODAY, I'M REALLY SERIOUS IN FACT. I'M SICK OF ALL THESE DOG GONE CANDLE BUSINESES SELLING SNAKE WAX IN A JAR WITH A DIRTY UNORGANIC COTTON WICK. DON'T YOU KNOW COTTON USED TO BE PICKED BY SLAVES TOO IT'S A RACIST TYPE OF WICK. Let me introduce you to our new organic wooden wicks which are biodegradable and sequester carbon and reduce your carbon footprint and even have their own natural cedarwood scent and crackle a bit.
Excellent info! I currently switched from 464 to 6006 and felt guilty about not having a 100% soy candles. This video makes me feel a whole lot better about my decision. Thanks 😊
This is the most informative video I've ever watched about the candle industry. You should be very proud of this. I've always stated that paraffin wax always gets the shaft, lol! Going to share this because of the honesty in research. I even learned a few things I didn't know.
Cheers for this, I been tryin to find out about "1 oz silicone beeswax molds" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Peyaniel Psychological Predominance - (do a search on google ) ? It is a smashing one of a kind product for discovering the trick to be a candle maker for profit without the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my buddy got cool results with it.
Your transparency is so very much appreciated. You have committed a tremendous amount of time to become a master of all things candles. The details you are able to share because of your hands on testing & your constant push to refine your own line of products. This is evident in all areas of your work. Thank you for all of the info you share! I don’t know if I would have taken this leap of faith if it weren’t for the advice & encouragement you provide. Thanks again! You’re awesome!
OMG Wade, thank you so much for addressing this very important topic. I so needed to see this today. I have been deliberating over the soy v paraffin wax debate for some time now and delighted to come across your very insightful and well explained video. I agree with Christopher Welty, every candle company should hire you to teach your invaluable information to their customers. You are a credit to the candle making community.
I recently talked to a candle maker who has been making candles since 1999 she said exactly the same information you have shared. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you for sharing. 👍🏻 Again, another very informative video, great information. I personally sided with the idea of paraffin wax right from the get go just based on your statement that it is a recycled product, made from something that was already being processed to begin with and then broken down again to be used for other purposes. This not only gives use to that bi-product, it probably provides job employment for this process to take place. I loved that this gave points for both types of waxes which in the end helped me to see the use for both. A lot of talking, I just found your video’s to be very informative. I appreciate you sharing this information. Happy candle making 🕯️
Thank you!! Great vid! Subscribed! My wife and I had a candle business about 15 years ago, and am now getting back into it again. Your vids have helped. I had forgotten some things. Very informative!
I wasn't ready to commit to a full 24 minute video about candle waxes and was just going to skip thru to the appropriate timestamps but ended up watching it all anyway cuz of the level of fantastic info that was in it. Not the best edited video but by far the most informative. Thank you!
So glad I found your channel! Thanks so much for this valuable information. This has me really questioning why I felt the requirement to make only soy or coco soy candles! The coco waxes are expensive and have become almost impossible to reliably source these last few months. Thanks again...heading to binge watch all your other videos!
Thanks Katey! In working on it. This move is taking much longer than expected. It will be a bit before I get set back up enough to start making again. Stay tuned! :)
I'm late to this conversation, but thanks for the video - a lot of great information there! One correction, though: Hydrogenation isn't the process of separating the oil from the bean - it's the process of turning the oil into a solid (wax). It's an important distinction because the process of extracting the oil from the flaked soy bean uses hexane (there are other methods, but hexane is the industry standard), which - like paraffin - is a derivative of the petroleum creation process. Thanks again for producing great videos!
Watching this video from my husband's account. Love this video a lot! Thinking of adding all this information to my upcoming website. Debunking these myths are NB, I believe.... Great video Wade! Very informative.
Wow you are amazing! Every time I watch one of your videos I leave with so much knowledge and I'm TRULY GRATEFUL!!! So thank you very much!!! Im new at making candles. I've been watching videos all day for the past couple weeks. I'm planning on starting with parasoy and coconut - apricot. Now I have the dreaded job of figuring out what wick or I should say wicks I need. I'm scared I can't do it but I plan on working hard trying. Thank you so much again!!!
I love paraffin and the HT I get from 6006. I especially love the spa like feature that you can use this wax for hand dips and makes my skin feel smooth and rejuvenated. I often see in Jeff's group that people attack Paraffin for the first point you mentioned in this video. I read an European study that paraffin burns just as clean as any other wax.
Hi Christy- do you by any chance have some pointers to the research you mention. I would love to read it. The myths around soy vs paraffin are interesting. Thanks
Hello, my name is Austin . I am the sales manager of the company's international department. We are a paraffin wax production company that cooperates with CNPC（China National Petroleum Corporation）which is the largest company in China. Due to our direct cooperation with CNPC ,we have unique advantages in terms of quality and price.Our products are exported to Australia, the United States, Mexico and Vietnam all the year round.The paraffin wax produced is extremely stable and will not change color after long-term storage. It would be our utmost honor to establish a business relationship with your esteemed company. Looking forward to hearing from you.
As someone who has tried all kinds of wax to make candles for my own consumption at home, I DONT GET why people use soy LOL. IT IS THE WORST! Sooo many easier, better scent throwing options.
“Soy candles” only have to be like 51% soy wax to be called that right? So it’s probably just enough to be “soy” which supposedly burns more cleanly while still having paraffin or whatever else to make it easy and cheap
I noticed that some soy paraffin blend candles are being sold as 100% soy but it is to buttery smooth and creamy ,has me questioning were can I find that 100% soy wax
I only make candles for my own use and they are a important part of my families emergency plan. I am so glad that you addressed these myths. I have been watching alot of videos about candle making for various uses and am abit shocked by the misinformation on the net, even before I discovered you channel just today. The home candle makers out there need you efforts. Keep it up, I'll be going over your other videos and watching for more. Thanks
Hello, my name is Austin . I am the sales manager of the company's international department. We are a paraffin wax production company that cooperates with CNPC（China National Petroleum Corporation）which is the largest company in China. Due to our direct cooperation with CNPC ,we have unique advantages in terms of quality and price.Our products are exported to Australia, the United States, Mexico and Vietnam all the year round.The paraffin wax produced is extremely stable and will not change color after long-term storage. It would be our utmost honor to establish a business relationship with your esteemed company. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Really useful information as a beginner believed soy was pure & natural & paraffin wasn't. Also, wasn't aware some people allergic to soy Made a lot of sense. Thanks
Hey bran great content and very honest one I was considering to start up with candle making process what an info given huge respects for sharing such valuable content i really appreciate the kind of research u have made and bought it light truly admirable keep it going u have ppl learning from all over the world thanks a lot god bless
WOW, what a great video and so detailed!!! Certainly opened my eyes to the differences (and similarities) of the two waxes. Thank you so much for taking the time to educate people. I just subscribed and look forward to your other videos!
Great video as always! Fantastic information! And did learn more! May I add another detail that might not concern a lot of people but there is a percentage out there that though not allergic to the type of wax may be allergic to scents of any or all kind. I make unscented candles as well for those who do have this problem but love a lit candle in their home and often enough I do emphasize that to enjoy a candle it does not necessarily have to be scented. Many thanks again for all that you are doing to help all of us candle makers. God bless!🌹
Thanks Poi! Misinformation is the real problem out there, not wax type. Especially when both are flat approved and no better or worse than the other. I believe wax type should be more aboht preference than anything else.
Can you safely mix soy flakes and paraffin in the same melt pot? That is. with different melt points, is there a chance of overheating the soy wax when mixed with paraffin?
You certainly can. In fact that's how wax manufactures make parasoy blends to begin with. Soy Raab is fine even at higher Temps like 200 as long as it isn't staying there long time.
Great video, so informative! I made candles years ago and wanted to start up again with my son. I only used soy wax due to the bad rep of paraffin. But I was never really happy with scent throw and I always had wet spots. I’m going to try a mix of soy and paraffin and probably some paraffin on its on. Thanks!
Hello, my name is Austin . I am the sales manager of the company's international department. We are a paraffin wax production company that cooperates with CNPC（China National Petroleum Corporation）which is the largest company in China. Due to our direct cooperation with CNPC ,we have unique advantages in terms of quality and price.Our products are exported to Australia, the United States, Mexico and Vietnam all the year round.The paraffin wax produced is extremely stable and will not change color after long-term storage. It would be our utmost honor to establish a business relationship with your esteemed company. Looking forward to hearing from you.
I’m a candle maker, but I HATE working with soy. I’m in the process of testing alternatives, but I’m hesitant to switch to paraffin/a paraffin blend, just because of the connotations. Question: if paraffin wax isn’t toxic, why have I had friends and family tell me that the candles they used to use (paraffin ones) gave them headaches, but my soy ones don’t?
Some people have different reactions to different substances including Fragrance oils. Some people are sensitive to different materials. You are right, some people get headaches from paraffin. Others are allergic to soy. But they headaches aren't caused by toxicity. Headaches are causes by sensitivities generally. I would try a parasoy blend and see how you like it. Hope this helps a bit.:)
Today I tried a soy parrafin mix I added the fragrance oil at the recommended temp 60c but it made it go so clumpy I had to eat back to 70 and then cool back to 58 to pour, what am I doing g wrong
I’m actually allergic to mineral oil but had no idea that it’s paraffin. I also get headaches from candles made with paraffin but I still want to test a couple waxes (possibly) from WW to see how I react to them. Maybe I can handle what they call a minuscule amount. Thanks for the great info.
No problem, thanks for the comment. And yep, many people do not realize mineral oil is a paraffin. I also liked your feedback about being allergic to it. Just goes to show.... allergies to both paraffin AND soy exists. Options are good. :)
Absolutely the mist educational video I’ve ever seen. As a newbie I had no education and overwhelmed with so much variety of waxes, so I just went with the 464 golden brand which seemed easy.. well hundreds and hundreds of dollars in the garbage, hundreds and hundreds of dollars in FO and close to hundreds in wicks and my candles still don’t have a great HT and pass the first burn they look horrible.. I’m so thankful for this video, I have two questions, now I’m stuck with 10lb of soy, any suggestions on how I can use it?.. what kind of blend or wax melts?.. I want to try a blend wax now,…464 is frustrating the living crap out of me and and making me go bankrupt even before I try to make a business out of candle making.. LOL…Would love some help, I’m a fighter and don’t give up easy, but boy, it’s getting hard to stay positive… Thank you so much for your videos, that’s all I tune into now.. your great!! 👍😊
Thank you very much very informative very clear you got a great channel we really enjoy it we wish you great great success 👍 looking forward to future videos.
They can be but they aren't all. Candles and fragrances been around forever and burned around pets forever without issue. It will depend on the pet and the specific fragrance. Most fragrances oils are completely safe to use when used properly.. And if the candle is made proeperly of course.
Hello, there are those who write that some additional substances should be put into it to make paraffin candles. (Like stearin) Is this necessary for the candle we will pour into the jar? What percentage of fragrance should we put in? Does soy wax or paraffin give more fragrance to the prepared candle?
I completely agree with the fragrance oil, part of the reason why I am learning to make candles is because there is way too much fragrance in store bought candles, and very few unscented candle makers. I can handle some fragrance if it’s subtle, but like sugar and pastries, there is always too much fragrance and candles. Less means more!
Thanks always so clear! love your videos...I have one question, how is it that some companies use food grade paraffin wax and not just paraffin on their blends? is there any advantage or reason of why using one and not the other one?
I'm a new candle maker for about 5 months now I mix soy with beeswax and sometimes I do just soy and just beeswax so in assuming you can mix paraffin with both types of wax I use right? Also I dont do big orders been trying to get this off the ground but for now I just make them for my home and fiancee's sister home and love my candles but I also do have a question regarding the scented oils, since I only do a just maybe like 5 max containers how much oil would be best for my tiny amount of candles I make?? I have pretty much just been guessing the on amount to use.
Yep, you can blend paraffin as well. Most waxes on the market these days are parasoys (paraffin soy blends). As far as how much oil. It isn't really about how many candles you make. It's a percentage of wax you use. Most people do around 9% fragrance oil. So how ever much wax you will be using to make however many candles.. just take that times 9% (.09) and that is how much fragrance oil. :)
I'm just starting out and this video was very useful for me as I fumbled over which wax to buy for nearly 3 weeks, but I wanted to try them for myself so I bought a box of paraffin and soy and will be trying them to see what the difference is. I'm doing wax melts so id like something that is going to hold the scent but also melt easier, and ur tip in 1 of ur other videos for using UV inhibitor and pouring my oils down a skewer is genius by the way, I'm so glad I found ur channel and I'm here to stay. Anymore tips will be much appreciated.
Pure soywax has been nothing but a headache to me while learning. Getting good scent throw was challenging, getting a candle with little to no frosting is always an issue that makes me feel like I waste time and wax doing so. Paraffin has no frosting issues, might have some glass adhesion/wet spot issues (but those can be overlooked or even played into for a cool look imo). I do want to try coconut and palm waxes sometime soon just for curiosity sake. But yeah, I did fall for many of these myths (and I still have a hard time breaking free of the "paraffin comes from petroleum = bad" mindset sometimes purely because so many people believe it, so how would going against popular public inaccurate opinion help from a business standpoint. But then I've realized that people will buy based on passion and effort and not always the public popular opinion. I've actually gone and added disclaimers like this in my listed addressing frosting and explaining how it isn't going to affect performance of the candle despite me trying my best to avoid frosting as much as possible. I'm going to venture into using some blends and be sure to mention the myths of paraffin waxes that are driven from the soy industry and that there's no real substantial benefit or health risk from either wax.
Hi Wade, is it possible to create one's own parasoy. Working with the 51% soy and 49% paraffin equation? I was just wondering as we measure everything else that goes into our candles, could we not simply measure them both out too? its so difficult to find and understand the different wax we have here in the UK. I am definitely testing what I can find for instance kerasoy which soy, its very unclear to me but you have helped me understand so much. Thank you
Do you have a video on wax and color? We are developing a product line that is heavily dependent on the color, not the scent. We are struggling with a deep red and green. Can you point to a resource that will help us choose the best wax and dye for color? We can get a decent blue, white and yellow but red and green are being difficult.
i remember as a kid , 1/2 century ago , when we got cuts or grazes , mum would break out the metal tin with paraffin gauze in it , cut a piece the size we needed and wrap it up . never had issues with it .
I have chronic migraines. When I go to bath and body works I have two minutes before I have to leave the store and take an Imitrex injection.😂😂😂. Ran to the nearest trashcan to puke with massive headaches and vertigo. What kind of candles do they have!!! Scents do they use?? And I’m rushed to the hospital
I don't know specifically on those items but in general.... most waxes can be mixed just fine. When to mix.... just depends what you are going for. The only things I have never mixed myself (not that you can't necessarily I am just not sure) and that is palm blends and gel blends. I am just not sure on those. this is an interesting topic thouigh so I am going to add this to my list. :)
THANK YOU SO MUCH....VERY FRUITFUL INFORMATION FOR A BEGINNER...I AM PLANNING A CANDLE BUSINESS FROM SCRATCH..YOU ARE VERY GENEROUS IN SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE...MORE BLESSINGS TO YOU SIR......
Is it ok to mix paraffin and soy wax together? If so what ratio? I enjoyed all the info in your video. I am a beginner and so far I haven’t had much luck with candles that will burn! I’m learning about wick size and container size as well as fragrance. So far I have wasted a lot of wax! Hopefully I will get better soon. Thanks for your informative videos. I’ve watched a couple of them now.
Absolutely. Parasoys are very common. Most wax blends used these days are paraffin soy blends. You can experiment with ratios. There isn't a right one per se. Start with 5050 and adjust from there if you'd like. :) And yes, this is an expensive hobby to start with lots of testing. But its fun and worth it. Just keep testing. I have a long detailed wick video you should check out if you haven't already. :)
You did such a great job , but i have been struggling with soy wax specially in molds! Im tried to kind of mix paraffine with soy to have better mold candle but im still having troubles like air bubbles and many imperfections ! Can you help me with some tips ?
It will be super hard to help without more deta8ls. But with paraffin you might want to increase the Temps you are working with a bit toet the bubble eacape.
You mentioned combining soy wax with 'palm oil'. What type of palm oil are you referring to? I have 2 firm white types available to me: 1) palm oil shortening which is a stiff butter and 2) palm kernel oil. Which of the 2 do you mean and or recommend please? Thanks
Hey there. I don't belive I said (or meant palm oil). Ive only used soy with coconut oil and paraffin. But there is palm wax as well. Not sure which you are referring to. I use mostly parasoy
I honestly don't know. I'm not an expert in medical field so I would be irresponsibly speculating. What I would say is thst any materials can be a trigger for different people whether as an irritant or an allergy. (Paraffin, soy, coconut, anything)
Good question... have a video planned about what to do with old wax. :) But to answer your question specifically..... I clean them first by using a heat gun to melt the wax over a paper towel or whatever you want really. Then wipe the tools clean. The leftover wax can be poured into anything you were going to throw away anyway out with the trash you just want to avoid drains because wax will clog them eventually. It hardens so fast
Can you use Soy Wax 494 for containers ?.. Im new to this & was given this wax. Its not burning well for me, but I think the wicks are too small - or is it the Wax itself. Mr Google said that this was for melts & will not burn well in candles. Do you agree?. Thanks & waiting for you response..
Yah that wax is meant for wax melts and pillars. Not so much for containers. It will be awfully hard. You could mix some with a soft wax if you have any. Worth a shot
Hi, how to fix the wix.i am facing problems with both kind of wix, thread type wix or the wax wix. It does not set in when I try to make my candles.Earlier I use to make it with beeswax but recently, I tried making candle with paraffin wax but it's too soft that it does not come out that well. Is it good for jar candles or mold ones?
Wowowww thanks God I found this video .... I'm studying about candles and going crazy because I wanted to start my business with all natural waxes but in my little country the most common and easy to find is the paraffin and coconut, so I'm motivated now to start testing blending both... Any recommendations about best wicks to use for those 2 types of waxes? I'll really appreciate your help. Thanks
Hi, Wade. New subscriber. Love your content. We are all fortunate to have the benefit of your generosity and experience. Two quick questions. 1) Do you find blending say coco/soy and paraffin say 50/50 gives you better performance and stronger throw than 100% soy? Are there problems with the blends too. And 2) Why do you use so many different waxes and which waxes are better suited for what type of candles?
Your videos have helped me so much with my business. Thank you so much. I actually use 10% paraffin and 90% soy wax and my candles turn out great in all senses.
Great video and I agree with you and that paraffin has a bad reputation but unfortunately it stops some candle makers from broadening there knowledge, experience, in making some really cool candles. I know we may have our favorite waxes but don't limit yourself try different waxes and see how they do. So thanks for the video and for forward to more.
My 3.5im jars I use 6006 or clarus 3022 with wood wicks. My 7oz candles in straight sided jars and masons I use problend 600. I use a mottled paraffin for the traditional look for some customers. Just depends. I would not recommend using so many early on. Just something I have done for a while lots I do it for educational reasons on the channel. :)
Every single candle supply company should hire you to teach this to their customers! And medium to large candle making companies should hire you to white label a video for them talking about why their wax of choice is safe and their products that their customers can buy is a good purchase, unless they live in a closet and burn dozens at a time.
You could have a career in video! But I'm sure you'd miss the process.
If I win the lottery (I don't play) I'd give you all the money you need to transform the industry!
Ha! Well thanks man! I really appreciate the awesome comment and feedback. I do enjoy it and love to reach and speak. I know there will be people who agree and those who disagree. Just doing my best. So, I really appreciate the comments. And trust me.. Id absolutely love to do some videos and speeches for companies out there if they wanted me to. :)
Thanks again Christopher!
You are GREAT!! Can you please share what is the best starter kit to purchase for a beginner?
@@msthang9310 Thank you! ;) Honestly... I am not sure as I haven't used one myself. I plan to go through some though and make a video about my findings and recommendations when I can. For now, I would probably search on popular candle supplier sites and look at the reviews. Sorry I not super helpful with this question at the moment.
@@BlackTieBarn ok thank you! I will continue to research
I agree!!!
So glad you're tackling this! I really like your point about the viscous cycle of misinformation out there. It's so prevalent that many new candle makers just innocently assume it to be true. The more we can arm candle makers with the unbiased view of wax/fragrance/etc through modern education like your channel the better. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much. I really appreciate that feedback. And completely agree! :)
Just stumbled on your channel. As a fellow candle business owner who has been in business over a year, and i have to say this is 100% NEEDED TO BE HEARD BY EACH AND EVERY CONSUMER THAT IS GULLIBLE ENOUGH TO NOT REALIZE THIS IS A BUSINESS, AND THAT EACH COMPANY IS GOING TO CREATE MYTHS AND STATE THINGS THAT MAY NOT BE TRUE TO SELL MORE CANDLES.
Thanks Josh. Couldn't agree more!
HI I'M GOING TO SPEAK IN CAPS LOCK BECAUSE I NEED PEOPLE TO KNOW I'M NOT MESSSING AROUND TODAY, I'M REALLY SERIOUS IN FACT. I'M SICK OF ALL THESE DOG GONE CANDLE BUSINESES SELLING SNAKE WAX IN A JAR WITH A DIRTY UNORGANIC COTTON WICK. DON'T YOU KNOW COTTON USED TO BE PICKED BY SLAVES TOO IT'S A RACIST TYPE OF WICK. Let me introduce you to our new organic wooden wicks which are biodegradable and sequester carbon and reduce your carbon footprint and even have their own natural cedarwood scent and crackle a bit.
Excellent info! I currently switched from 464 to 6006 and felt guilty about not having a 100% soy candles. This video makes me feel a whole lot better about my decision. Thanks 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Did this help? I'm online now looking for a good wax and leaning towards 6006.
Did you like 6006?
This is the most informative video I've ever watched about the candle industry. You should be very proud of this. I've always stated that paraffin wax always gets the shaft, lol! Going to share this because of the honesty in research. I even learned a few things I didn't know.
Aww, thanks Jill for the kind words. Feel free to share and glad you got something knew out of it. We are always learning. :)
Cheers for this, I been tryin to find out about "1 oz silicone beeswax molds" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Peyaniel Psychological Predominance - (do a search on google ) ? It is a smashing one of a kind product for discovering the trick to be a candle maker for profit without the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my buddy got cool results with it.
Your transparency is so very much appreciated. You have committed a tremendous amount of time to become a master of all things candles. The details you are able to share because of your hands on testing & your constant push to refine your own line of products. This is evident in all areas of your work. Thank you for all of the info you share! I don’t know if I would have taken this leap of faith if it weren’t for the advice & encouragement you provide. Thanks again! You’re awesome!
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I am glad I came across your channel, starting my own candle business....this is so educative
Welcome! Thanks for tuning in!
OMG Wade, thank you so much for addressing this very important topic. I so needed to see this today. I have been deliberating over the soy v paraffin wax debate for some time now and delighted to come across your very insightful and well explained video. I agree with Christopher Welty, every candle company should hire you to teach your invaluable information to their customers. You are a credit to the candle making community.
Awe, thanks Jana! Glad to help! :)
I recently talked to a candle maker who has been making candles since 1999 she said exactly the same information you have shared. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you for sharing. 👍🏻 Again, another very informative video, great information. I personally sided with the idea of paraffin wax right from the get go just based on your statement that it is a recycled product, made from something that was already being processed to begin with and then broken down again to be used for other purposes. This not only gives use to that bi-product, it probably provides job employment for this process to take place. I loved that this gave points for both types of waxes which in the end helped me to see the use for both. A lot of talking, I just found your video’s to be very informative. I appreciate you sharing this information. Happy candle making 🕯️
Thank you!! Great vid! Subscribed! My wife and I had a candle business about 15 years ago, and am now getting back into it again. Your vids have helped. I had forgotten some things. Very informative!
Thanks so much!
Thank you ! This is the exact information I was looking for.
You're welcome!
I wasn't ready to commit to a full 24 minute video about candle waxes and was just going to skip thru to the appropriate timestamps but ended up watching it all anyway cuz of the level of fantastic info that was in it. Not the best edited video but by far the most informative. Thank you!
Thank you for keeping it 100 with us! I’ve been saying some of these things for awhile now
You are so welcome
I am a newbie just now started a few weeks ago and so far this has been the most helpful tip I’ve received! Thank you so much
You're welcome! :)
Hahaha....as a chemist, you did the "scent/molecule release" explanation, beautifully! Esp with the hand motions ❤
So glad I found your channel! Thanks so much for this valuable information. This has me really questioning why I felt the requirement to make only soy or coco soy candles! The coco waxes are expensive and have become almost impossible to reliably source these last few months. Thanks again...heading to binge watch all your other videos!
Awesome! Happy you are here! :)
I am anxious to see your website come back to life. I'm so interested to see what your products look like!
Thanks Katey! In working on it. This move is taking much longer than expected. It will be a bit before I get set back up enough to start making again. Stay tuned! :)
Came across your Chanel as I do research and your channel is my go to!! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! Blessings to you!
Very thorough video!! Thank you for clearing up some of the misconceptions and giving us the facts.
This was incredibly informative! As a newbie to candlemaking, I am learning so much from your videos!
Awesome. Glad to hear that! Thanks Jessie!
Me too ☺️
I'm late to this conversation, but thanks for the video - a lot of great information there! One correction, though: Hydrogenation isn't the process of separating the oil from the bean - it's the process of turning the oil into a solid (wax). It's an important distinction because the process of extracting the oil from the flaked soy bean uses hexane (there are other methods, but hexane is the industry standard), which - like paraffin - is a derivative of the petroleum creation process.
Thanks again for producing great videos!
Ah, good catch. Thanks for the correction Phil!
Can’t wait to get my coconut parrafin mix! Thanks for the info, working with soy was a nightmare for me 😆
Lol. Yah, not a super fan either
Watching this video from my husband's account. Love this video a lot! Thinking of adding all this information to my upcoming website. Debunking these myths are NB, I believe.... Great video Wade! Very informative.
Thank you!
This is very informative. I am using paraffin on wax melts and I literally just thought about it. The whole soy vs paraffin
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I think this video is going to change my candle business for the better!! Thank you for such great info!
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Wow you are amazing! Every time I watch one of your videos I leave with so much knowledge and I'm TRULY GRATEFUL!!! So thank you very much!!! Im new at making candles. I've been watching videos all day for the past couple weeks. I'm planning on starting with parasoy and coconut - apricot. Now I have the dreaded job of figuring out what wick or I should say wicks I need. I'm scared I can't do it but I plan on working hard trying.
Thank you so much again!!!
I was scared of getting scented candles but this video was so informative it helped clear up a lot of my worries. Thanks!
You are so welcome!
I love paraffin and the HT I get from 6006. I especially love the spa like feature that you can use this wax for hand dips and makes my skin feel smooth and rejuvenated. I often see in Jeff's group that people attack Paraffin for the first point you mentioned in this video. I read an European study that paraffin burns just as clean as any other wax.
I completely agree. Most of the info out there is just regurgitated and not based in many facts unfortunately.
Hi Christy- do you by any chance have some pointers to the research you mention. I would love to read it. The myths around soy vs paraffin are interesting. Thanks
Hello, my name is Austin . I am the sales manager of the company's international department. We are a paraffin wax production company that cooperates with CNPC（China National Petroleum Corporation）which is the largest company in China. Due to our direct cooperation with CNPC ,we have unique advantages in terms of quality and price.Our products are exported to Australia, the United States, Mexico and Vietnam all the year round.The paraffin wax produced is extremely stable and will not change color after long-term storage. It would be our utmost honor to establish a business relationship with your esteemed company. Looking forward to hearing from you.
This information is very helpful and you are so enjoyable to watch..thank you so much!!
Thanks Maria. 😊
As someone who has tried all kinds of wax to make candles for my own consumption at home, I DONT GET why people use soy LOL. IT IS THE WORST! Sooo many easier, better scent throwing options.
I think many would agree with you. Definitely a market for both these days. I agree though thst paraffin is easier to work with.
@@davidramirez2782 yep... The marketing aspect of it is big for sure.
“Soy candles” only have to be like 51% soy wax to be called that right? So it’s probably just enough to be “soy” which supposedly burns more cleanly while still having paraffin or whatever else to make it easy and cheap
Because the soy industry is producing lots of soy and they’re marketing the crap out of it.
I noticed that some soy paraffin blend candles are being sold as 100% soy but it is to buttery smooth and creamy ,has me questioning were can I find that 100% soy wax
This is very helpful. This is where I am in my candle making journey and the information is great.
No problem!
I only make candles for my own use and they are a important part of my families emergency plan. I am so glad that you addressed these myths. I have been watching alot of videos about candle making for various uses and am abit shocked by the misinformation on the net, even before I discovered you channel just today. The home candle makers out there need you efforts. Keep it up, I'll be going over your other videos and watching for more. Thanks
Thanks so much Richard. I appreciate that! Thanks for being here!
been seeing tons of debates lately on FB groups, and I share this video every single time
😆 thanks. The way I see it.... everyone can make their own judgements. But at least know the facts. :)
Great and informative information to start my own candle business soon. Thanks!!
Thank you! This is so informative, and you presented it in a very engaging manner!
Great! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hello, my name is Austin . I am the sales manager of the company's international department. We are a paraffin wax production company that cooperates with CNPC（China National Petroleum Corporation）which is the largest company in China. Due to our direct cooperation with CNPC ,we have unique advantages in terms of quality and price.Our products are exported to Australia, the United States, Mexico and Vietnam all the year round.The paraffin wax produced is extremely stable and will not change color after long-term storage. It would be our utmost honor to establish a business relationship with your esteemed company. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Really useful information as a beginner believed soy was pure & natural & paraffin wasn't. Also, wasn't aware some people allergic to soy
Made a lot of sense. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
LOVED this video!!! I have been struggling with soy and have wanted to try/change to parasoy. Feel like you gave me that green light! ❤ TY
You can do it!
I really appreciate your videos. They are very informative and clearly presented. Thank-you!
Ty Ann!
Hey bran great content and very honest one I was considering to start up with candle making process what an info given huge respects for sharing such valuable content i really appreciate the kind of research u have made and bought it light truly admirable keep it going u have ppl learning from all over the world thanks a lot god bless
Thank you. I appreciate that. Thanks for watching and the support.
I love how informative you are. Thank you for making this video.
This is so fantastic and I love how you broke down all the info! Thank you so much for these videos!
You're welcome!
awsum job you are becomming my favorite person on video for candles
Ha. Well, thank you!
would you please consider doing a video on multilayered with different scents in a candle?
WOW, what a great video and so detailed!!! Certainly opened my eyes to the differences (and similarities) of the two waxes. Thank you so much for taking the time to educate people. I just subscribed and look forward to your other videos!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much
Great video as always! Fantastic information!
And did learn more! May I add another detail that might not concern a lot of people but there is a percentage out there that though not allergic to the type of wax may be allergic to scents of any or all kind. I make unscented candles as well for those who do have this problem but love a lit candle in their home and often enough I do emphasize that to enjoy a candle it does not necessarily have to be scented.
Many thanks again for all that you are doing to help all of us candle makers.
God bless!🌹
Thanks Grace. And I completely agree. FOs tend to bother people much more than the wax.
My dad is allergic to “fragrance” so I’m trying to make naturally scented candles that he can have
Great, great informative video!! I wish every candle maker and users would watch this! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
Thanks Poi! Misinformation is the real problem out there, not wax type. Especially when both are flat approved and no better or worse than the other. I believe wax type should be more aboht preference than anything else.
Black Tie Barn Candle Co. I agree with you! I use joy wax and I’m thinking to incorporate 6006 with it.
Thank you sooo much. My son and I are going to start a candle business we need all the info we can get. Thanks again
No problem Connie!
When I listen to the video on my phone in landscape mode, it sounds like the sound comes from behind on the left.
Yah it was one of my first ever videos and didn't have a good mix yet. It only had one audio stream (mono). Sorry about that
I had no idea at the time
This is very informative! Thank you so much. I just wish more people were educated on this topic and be more open minded.
Totally agree! Thanks for the feedback! :)
Can you safely mix soy flakes and paraffin in the same melt pot? That is. with different melt points, is there a chance of overheating the soy wax when mixed with paraffin?
You certainly can. In fact that's how wax manufactures make parasoy blends to begin with. Soy Raab is fine even at higher Temps like 200 as long as it isn't staying there long time.
@@BlackTieBarn Thank-you! I follow your videos and have learned so much!
Now it seems I can melt together residue candles of soy and paraffin, to use up the wax.
thank you so much for all of this! I'm thinking of having a "Why I am using this wax" section on my website to explain all those things to customers
Great idea! :)
Great video, so informative! I made candles years ago and wanted to start up again with my son. I only used soy wax due to the bad rep of paraffin. But I was never really happy with scent throw and I always had wet spots. I’m going to try a mix of soy and paraffin and probably some paraffin on its on. Thanks!
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Hello, my name is Austin . I am the sales manager of the company's international department. We are a paraffin wax production company that cooperates with CNPC（China National Petroleum Corporation）which is the largest company in China. Due to our direct cooperation with CNPC ,we have unique advantages in terms of quality and price.Our products are exported to Australia, the United States, Mexico and Vietnam all the year round.The paraffin wax produced is extremely stable and will not change color after long-term storage. It would be our utmost honor to establish a business relationship with your esteemed company. Looking forward to hearing from you.
I’m a candle maker, but I HATE working with soy. I’m in the process of testing alternatives, but I’m hesitant to switch to paraffin/a paraffin blend, just because of the connotations.
Question: if paraffin wax isn’t toxic, why have I had friends and family tell me that the candles they used to use (paraffin ones) gave them headaches, but my soy ones don’t?
Some people have different reactions to different substances including Fragrance oils. Some people are sensitive to different materials. You are right, some people get headaches from paraffin. Others are allergic to soy. But they headaches aren't caused by toxicity. Headaches are causes by sensitivities generally. I would try a parasoy blend and see how you like it. Hope this helps a bit.:)
Today I tried a soy parrafin mix I added the fragrance oil at the recommended temp 60c but it made it go so clumpy I had to eat back to 70 and then cool back to 58 to pour, what am I doing g wrong
Sounds like a lot of soy in your blend? It happens eith soy a lot. You could use more paraffin and experiment with different temperatures
Excellent information. Many people need to watch this video. Thank you!
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I’m actually allergic to mineral oil but had no idea that it’s paraffin. I also get headaches from candles made with paraffin but I still want to test a couple waxes (possibly) from WW to see how I react to them. Maybe I can handle what they call a minuscule amount. Thanks for the great info.
No problem, thanks for the comment. And yep, many people do not realize mineral oil is a paraffin. I also liked your feedback about being allergic to it. Just goes to show.... allergies to both paraffin AND soy exists. Options are good. :)
Absolutely the mist educational video I’ve ever seen. As a newbie I had no education and overwhelmed with so much variety of waxes, so I just went with the 464 golden brand which seemed easy.. well hundreds and hundreds of dollars in the garbage, hundreds and hundreds of dollars in FO and close to hundreds in wicks and my candles still don’t have a great HT and pass the first burn they look horrible.. I’m so thankful for this video, I have two questions, now I’m stuck with 10lb of soy, any suggestions on how I can use it?.. what kind of blend or wax melts?.. I want to try a blend wax now,…464 is frustrating the living crap out of me and and making me go bankrupt even before I try to make a business out of candle making.. LOL…Would love some help,
I’m a fighter and don’t give up easy, but boy, it’s getting hard to stay positive…
Thank you so much for your videos, that’s all I tune into now.. your great!! 👍😊
Thanks Andre I appreciate that. Keep at it. It's tough at first to get settled but things get easier
Finally someone talks about the reason for the myths and how wax is not natural 👏👏. BTW Ur so adorable
🙂 And, thanks! Lol. ☺
Thank you very much very informative very clear you got a great channel we really enjoy it we wish you great great success 👍 looking forward to future videos.
Thanks so much!
I understand that sometimes scented candles can hurt pets. Is there any way to put scents in candles that aren't toxic?
They can be but they aren't all. Candles and fragrances been around forever and burned around pets forever without issue. It will depend on the pet and the specific fragrance. Most fragrances oils are completely safe to use when used properly.. And if the candle is made proeperly of course.
Do have any videos on boxing and shipping? Particularly in the summer?
Not specifically in summer but I do have an old one on shipping and also show some shipping in the fundraiser video. :)
@@BlackTieBarn great thanks I’ll look for it!
Hello, there are those who write that some additional substances should be put into it to make paraffin candles. (Like stearin) Is this necessary for the candle we will pour into the jar? What percentage of fragrance should we put in? Does soy wax or paraffin give more fragrance to the prepared candle?
It's rarely necessary. But to know if any would do you any good you'd have to test with your specific wax and just give it a go. :)
I completely agree with the fragrance oil, part of the reason why I am learning to make candles is because there is way too much fragrance in store bought candles, and very few unscented candle makers.
I can handle some fragrance if it’s subtle, but like sugar and pastries, there is always too much fragrance and candles. Less means more!
When colouring a candle does Parafin Wax holds the colour better
Generally yes
@@BlackTieBarn I seem to be getting tiny holes in my candles once I take the mold off, why is this! I pour at a constant 130 degrees!
Thanks always so clear! love your videos...I have one question, how is it that some companies use food grade paraffin wax and not just paraffin on their blends? is there any advantage or reason of why using one and not the other one?
Most of the paraffin waxes on the market are food grade. Some just say it and others don't. I'm not sure if that answers your question
THANK YOU for clarifying this!!
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I'm a new candle maker for about 5 months now I mix soy with beeswax and sometimes I do just soy and just beeswax so in assuming you can mix paraffin with both types of wax I use right? Also I dont do big orders been trying to get this off the ground but for now I just make them for my home and fiancee's sister home and love my candles but I also do have a question regarding the scented oils, since I only do a just maybe like 5 max containers how much oil would be best for my tiny amount of candles I make?? I have pretty much just been guessing the on amount to use.
Yep, you can blend paraffin as well. Most waxes on the market these days are parasoys (paraffin soy blends). As far as how much oil. It isn't really about how many candles you make. It's a percentage of wax you use. Most people do around 9% fragrance oil. So how ever much wax you will be using to make however many candles.. just take that times 9% (.09) and that is how much fragrance oil. :)
@@BlackTieBarn awsome thank you so much
I'm just starting out and this video was very useful for me as I fumbled over which wax to buy for nearly 3 weeks, but I wanted to try them for myself so I bought a box of paraffin and soy and will be trying them to see what the difference is. I'm doing wax melts so id like something that is going to hold the scent but also melt easier, and ur tip in 1 of ur other videos for using UV inhibitor and pouring my oils down a skewer is genius by the way, I'm so glad I found ur channel and I'm here to stay. Anymore tips will be much appreciated.
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you are getting value out of the videos. :)
Pure soywax has been nothing but a headache to me while learning. Getting good scent throw was challenging, getting a candle with little to no frosting is always an issue that makes me feel like I waste time and wax doing so. Paraffin has no frosting issues, might have some glass adhesion/wet spot issues (but those can be overlooked or even played into for a cool look imo). I do want to try coconut and palm waxes sometime soon just for curiosity sake. But yeah, I did fall for many of these myths (and I still have a hard time breaking free of the "paraffin comes from petroleum = bad" mindset sometimes purely because so many people believe it, so how would going against popular public inaccurate opinion help from a business standpoint. But then I've realized that people will buy based on passion and effort and not always the public popular opinion. I've actually gone and added disclaimers like this in my listed addressing frosting and explaining how it isn't going to affect performance of the candle despite me trying my best to avoid frosting as much as possible. I'm going to venture into using some blends and be sure to mention the myths of paraffin waxes that are driven from the soy industry and that there's no real substantial benefit or health risk from either wax.
👍 yes.... most of the experiences you described are relatable for sure.
Thank you! We were just discussing this recently. This is so helpful!
Great!
Hi Wade, is it possible to create one's own parasoy. Working with the 51% soy and 49% paraffin equation? I was just wondering as we measure everything else that goes into our candles, could we not simply measure them both out too? its so difficult to find and understand the different wax we have here in the UK. I am definitely testing what I can find for instance kerasoy which soy, its very unclear to me but you have helped me understand so much. Thank you
So far.. the best video.. with lots of good point.. thank u so, much...well explain 👍😊
Do you have a video on wax and color? We are developing a product line that is heavily dependent on the color, not the scent. We are struggling with a deep red and green. Can you point to a resource that will help us choose the best wax and dye for color? We can get a decent blue, white and yellow but red and green are being difficult.
This is eye opening information. Thanks so much!
i remember as a kid , 1/2 century ago , when we got cuts or grazes , mum would break out the metal tin with paraffin gauze in it , cut a piece the size we needed and wrap it up . never had issues with it .
I have chronic migraines. When I go to bath and body works I have two minutes before I have to leave the store and take an Imitrex injection.😂😂😂. Ran to the nearest trashcan to puke with massive headaches and vertigo. What kind of candles do they have!!! Scents do they use?? And I’m rushed to the hospital
Your vids are really informative and it’s the right kind of information because there’s a lot of misinformation out there.
Thanks so much
I have learned so much by this one video even though I have been watching alot of soy wax candle making
😁 glad to hear. I use several waxes myself!
Thanks so much for this amazing insight. How can I find out more about mixing waxes? When to mix, what to mix, and what never to mix?
I don't know specifically on those items but in general.... most waxes can be mixed just fine. When to mix.... just depends what you are going for. The only things I have never mixed myself (not that you can't necessarily I am just not sure) and that is palm blends and gel blends. I am just not sure on those. this is an interesting topic thouigh so I am going to add this to my list. :)
Thank you so much for that!
THANK YOU SO MUCH....VERY FRUITFUL INFORMATION FOR A BEGINNER...I AM PLANNING A CANDLE BUSINESS FROM SCRATCH..YOU ARE VERY GENEROUS IN SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE...MORE BLESSINGS TO YOU SIR......
No problem! Thank you!
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for the advice!
No problem at all! :)
Is it ok to mix paraffin and soy wax together? If so what ratio? I enjoyed all the info in your video. I am a beginner and so far I haven’t had much luck with candles that will burn! I’m learning about wick size and container size as well as fragrance. So far I have wasted a lot of wax! Hopefully I will get better soon. Thanks for your informative videos. I’ve watched a couple of them now.
Absolutely. Parasoys are very common. Most wax blends used these days are paraffin soy blends. You can experiment with ratios. There isn't a right one per se. Start with 5050 and adjust from there if you'd like. :)
And yes, this is an expensive hobby to start with lots of testing. But its fun and worth it. Just keep testing. I have a long detailed wick video you should check out if you haven't already. :)
You did such a great job , but i have been struggling with soy wax specially in molds! Im tried to kind of mix paraffine with soy to have better mold candle but im still having troubles like air bubbles and many imperfections ! Can you help me with some tips ?
It will be super hard to help without more deta8ls. But with paraffin you might want to increase the Temps you are working with a bit toet the bubble eacape.
You mentioned combining soy wax with 'palm oil'. What type of palm oil are you referring to? I have 2 firm white types available to me: 1) palm oil shortening which is a stiff butter and 2) palm kernel oil. Which of the 2 do you mean and or recommend please? Thanks
Hey there. I don't belive I said (or meant palm oil). Ive only used soy with coconut oil and paraffin. But there is palm wax as well. Not sure which you are referring to. I use mostly parasoy
Great channel. Where did you get your labels from.
Several places. But mostly uprinting, stickermule, and lightning labels
I’m someone who has health anxiety, I really really need to know it Soy wax and Stearic acid is harmful? Please let me know. I’m getting anxious
I honestly don't know. I'm not an expert in medical field so I would be irresponsibly speculating. What I would say is thst any materials can be a trigger for different people whether as an irritant or an allergy. (Paraffin, soy, coconut, anything)
Hey I have question..... How do I clean my candle making tools out if I can't poor my candle wax down the drain??
Good question... have a video planned about what to do with old wax. :) But to answer your question specifically..... I clean them first by using a heat gun to melt the wax over a paper towel or whatever you want really. Then wipe the tools clean. The leftover wax can be poured into anything you were going to throw away anyway out with the trash you just want to avoid drains because wax will clog them eventually. It hardens so fast
Great information! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
My pleasure! Thanks Sabrina!
Very nice detailed explanation❤ thank you🌹
Can you use Soy Wax 494 for containers ?.. Im new to this & was given this wax. Its not burning well for me, but I think the wicks are too small - or is it the Wax itself. Mr Google said that this was for melts & will not burn well in candles. Do you agree?. Thanks & waiting for you response..
Yah that wax is meant for wax melts and pillars. Not so much for containers. It will be awfully hard. You could mix some with a soft wax if you have any. Worth a shot
@@BlackTieBarn Thanks for the very quick reply..
Hi, how to fix the wix.i am facing problems with both kind of wix, thread type wix or the wax wix. It does not set in when I try to make my candles.Earlier I use to make it with beeswax but recently, I tried making candle with paraffin wax but it's too soft that it does not come out that well. Is it good for jar candles or mold ones?
Wowowww thanks God I found this video .... I'm studying about candles and going crazy because I wanted to start my business with all natural waxes but in my little country the most common and easy to find is the paraffin and coconut, so I'm motivated now to start testing blending both... Any recommendations about best wicks to use for those 2 types of waxes? I'll really appreciate your help. Thanks
I'd probably start either htp, cotton core, or cd
@@BlackTieBarn Great! Thank you so much
School is in session✋🏾 lol. I know for a fact after just a few videos I’ll learn something. Thank you so so much for sharing 👌🏾
Welcome!:)
New subscriber here, thank you for this information, it makes feel better about using different waxes!
No problem. Thanks for subscribing. :)
Hi, Wade. New subscriber. Love your content. We are all fortunate to have the benefit of your generosity and experience. Two quick questions. 1) Do you find blending say coco/soy and paraffin say 50/50 gives you better performance and stronger throw than 100% soy? Are there problems with the blends too. And 2) Why do you use so many different waxes and which waxes are better suited for what type of candles?
Your videos have helped me so much with my business. Thank you so much.
I actually use 10% paraffin and 90% soy wax and my candles turn out great in all senses.
Awesome! And thank you!
very informative video. thank you. do you use any coconut or apricot blends?
Wow! I’m learning a ton from you! Thank you so much for the information!
You are so welcome! Thank you for tuning in! :)
Great video and I agree with you and that paraffin has a bad reputation but unfortunately it stops some candle makers from broadening there knowledge, experience, in making some really cool candles. I know we may have our favorite waxes but don't limit yourself try different waxes and see how they do. So thanks for the video and for forward to more.
Completely agree Michael!
Hiya, when you say you use different waxes for different candles, can you give an example? Thanks.
My 3.5im jars I use 6006 or clarus 3022 with wood wicks. My 7oz candles in straight sided jars and masons I use problend 600. I use a mottled paraffin for the traditional look for some customers. Just depends. I would not recommend using so many early on. Just something I have done for a while lots I do it for educational reasons on the channel. :)