In recent years, handmade candles have become increasingly popular. Whether in small studios or large brand factories, everyone is pursuing personalization, a handcrafted feel, and ambiance. Coupled with the global rise of the aromatherapy economy, candles have transformed from a lighting tool into a cozy lifestyle. Among all candle materials, Fully Refined Paraffin Wax has consistently been the most stable, easiest to control, and most suitable base material for handmade candles. Junda wax's customers exporting to Europe, America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia almost universally use Fully Refined Paraffin Wax because it has high purity, strong plasticity, and is suitable for various production methods, easily handling both beginner-level handmade projects and professional mass production.
I. What is Fully Refined Paraffin Wax? Why is it so popular in handmade candles?
Fully Refined Paraffin Wax is high-purity paraffin wax that has undergone deep decolorization, deoiling, and impurity removal. It typically appears as white, semi-transparent flakes or granules. Fully Refined Paraffin Wax has a very low oil content and very few impurities, resulting in cleaner, more stable burning, less smoke, and no strange odors. For scented candles, fully paraffin wax 58-60 has excellent compatibility with fragrances, providing a more stable and long-lasting scent release, and is less prone to sweating or oil separation. For handmade candles, the biggest advantage of fully paraffin wax 58-60 is its versatility—whether you want it harder, softer, brighter, or cooler quickly, or whether you want to make container wax or columnar wax, you can achieve these through formula adjustments. Therefore, the reason why Junda Wax exports to so many countries and why customers repeatedly purchase it every year is simple: fully paraffin wax 58-60 is easy to use, stable, and maintains the overall appearance and quality of the candle.
II. The History of Handmade Candles
The history of handmade candles is longer than many people imagine. From ancient animal fats and beeswax, to paraffin candles after the Industrial Revolution, and now to today's aromatherapy candles, artistic candles, birthday candles, and festive candles, it has been constantly evolving. In the past, candles were used as lighting tools, but now more people see them as a way to enhance the ambiance of life. Home fragrance culture is particularly popular in Europe and America, where candles have even become part of interior decoration. Because handmade candles have transformed from functional items to aesthetic items, the stability and versatility of the materials used in handmade candles have become more important. Fully paraffin wax 58-60 candles perfectly meet this shift from practicality to aesthetics, giving the candles a more sophisticated feel in both fragrance diffusion and appearance.
III. Why is fully paraffin wax 58-60 so suitable for making handmade candles?
There are actually many ways to make handmade candles, but there are basically three or four mainstream methods, and each method perfectly matches the characteristics of fully paraffin wax 58-60. For example, "pouring" candles, the most common type of scented candle and container candle, require clean, transparent paraffin wax with low shrinkage, which fully paraffin wax 58-60 perfectly meets. Another example is "molding candles," such as Christmas tree candles, flower-shaped candles, and sculpted candles, which require clear molding, moderate hardness, and resistance to breakage from paraffin wax; fully paraffin wax 58-60 can be easily adjusted to the appropriate hardness by adding a small amount of stearic acid or microcrystalline wax. Impregnation candles require paraffin wax to cool quickly and form a uniform film, which fully paraffin wax 58-60 possesses perfectly. There is also "hybrid candles," such as the currently popular paraffin + soy wax formula, where paraffin wax ensures structural stability, and plant waxes enhance the texture; this is also very common. Therefore, whether you want to make scented candles, shaped candles, artistic candles, or ordinary craft candles, fully paraffin wax 58-60 is the most flexible and controllable material, making it very common in handmade candle making.
IV. The Role of Fully Refined Paraffin Wax in Handmade Candles
Fully Refined Paraffin Wax in handmade candles determines the fragrance, appearance, burning speed, and shaping effect. For example, its solidification speed and structural stability result in a smoother candle surface, less prone to dents and air bubbles; its high transparency makes the color brighter and cleaner, and the dye is easier to mix evenly; Fully Refined Paraffin Wax has excellent compatibility with fragrances, resulting in a purer scent and less prone to oil separation or frosting; fully paraffin wax 58-60 can also have its hardness adjusted through formulation, allowing for control over its softness and hardness, making it suitable for various styles of handmade candles. Therefore, many clients first confirm the melting point of fully paraffin wax 58-60 when developing new products, as different melting points determine whether the candle is suitable for container wax, column wax, or sculpting wax.
Junda wax commonly exported has three main melting points: 58-60℃, 60-62℃, and 62-64℃. In short, fully paraffin wax 58-60 with a melting point of 58-60℃ is more suitable for container waxes and aromatherapy waxes due to its good fluidity and rapid cooling; Fully Refined Paraffin Wax with a melting point of 60-62℃ is suitable for general mold waxes and colored waxes with moderate hardness; and paraffin wax 62 64 with a melting point of 62-64℃ is more suitable for large columnar waxes, carving waxes, and sculpting waxes because it is harder and has higher temperature resistance. This is why Junda Wax can be supplied long-term in Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, and most customers will purchase multiple melting points at once to make different series of products.
V. Techniques for Using Fully Refined Paraffin Wax in Handmade Candle Making
To make good handmade candles, mastering the use of fully refined paraffin wax is absolutely crucial. First, temperature control is key. Generally, a pouring temperature of around 75℃ is relatively stable, but slight adjustments are best for different colors and containers. Pouring too hot will cause dents, while pouring too cold will easily cause lines. Second, the fragrance ratio should not exceed 3%-6%, otherwise, oil separation, fragrance loss, or incomplete burning may occur. The wick must also match the paraffin wax formula; otherwise, black smoke, off-center wicks, or incomplete molten pools are likely. Furthermore, the dye should be added in small amounts multiple times, as Fully Refined Paraffin Wax has high transparency and the color can easily be overdone. Finally, the melting point selection depends on the type of candle; different products require different melting points for better overall results. These small tips may seem simple, but each one will affect the final appearance and burning performance of the candle.
VI. Junda Wax provides one-stop candle production materials and equipment.
Junda Wax exports to over thirty countries worldwide. Many customers who initially only bought paraffin wax later discovered that we can provide wicks, dyes, fragrances, molds, glassware, and even complete sets of fully and semi-automatic candle production equipment, gradually switching to one-stop purchasing. Especially in emerging factory markets such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, we can also provide complete "factory setup solutions," including production line configuration, equipment selection, production planning, and formula design. If customers want to expand production or add new product lines, Junda Wax can also provide paraffin wax, machinery, and auxiliary materials all at once, and even help them optimize their production processes.
Fully Refined Paraffin Wax is far from a mere "supporting role" in handmade candles; it influences almost every detail—fragrance, appearance, burning, hardness, and shaping. If you're making high-quality handmade candles, whether scented or artistic, Fully Refined Paraffin Wax is the most stable, controllable, and commercially viable raw material. Junda Wax not only provides fully refined paraffin wax with varying melting points but also wax threads, dyes, fragrances, packaging, glassware, and various candle-making machines, making it a trusted one-stop supplier for many overseas factories. If you're planning to expand your factory, upgrade your production lines, or would like to see our production and materials, please feel free to contact us at RobyHuo@jundawax.com. We also welcome factory visits; Junda Wax can demonstrate the complete candle-making process on-site, giving you a more intuitive understanding of all production stages.
