Natural Olive Wax - For Candles in Mold (Pillar)

Pouring temperature: 65º C (+- 5º C)

Melting Point: 62º C 

For an optimal result, the molds must be clean and free of contaminants.

They should be at least at room temperature, although a light pre-heating can be beneficial to minimize thermal shock.

Our Olive Wax supports between 5% and 12% aroma load with oil-based fragrance oils designed specifically for natural waxes. This will allow excellent integration of fragrances and oil-soluble colorants, for a final product with a deep and attractive aroma.

Pay particular attention to the type of fragrance you use, if you use fragrances designed for paraffin candles you may get poor results such as poor aroma spread, poor flame quality, mushrooming and an objectionable finish.

Natural waxes may require a larger wick diameter than a candle made with paraffins.

The fragrance you use (we recommend BrambleBerry or Mommy's Fragrances), as well as the colorants and the overall setup of the candle, have a very significant impact when choosing the right wick.

It is recommended to do a burn test once the candle has rested for at least 48 hours to verify if the chosen wick is appropriate.

The pouring temperature may vary depending on the type of mold to be used and its size, the fragrance you use, the colorants and the effects you want to achieve with your candle.

For an optimal result, it is recommended to pour the wax at a temperature between 60 and 65°C, although this depends on the type and shape of the mold you are using. If you have problems with the dumping temperature, you can try increasing or reducing the temperature in intervals of 5º-10ºC. Also consider pouring the candle into pre-heated molds.

Our Olive wax has been designed to require a single pour, however, for very large moulds, a second pour may be necessary to achieve an optimal finish.

This second pour can be done by heating a small amount of wax to a slightly warmer temperature than the first pour to obtain a uniform finish before the candle cools completely (if you do this second pour when the candle is cold, this may be in poor adhesion to the rest of the sail and a poor finish).

A minimum curing time of 48 hours is recommended.

As with any new development, we also recommend carrying out compatibility tests with fragrances, oils and wicks to ensure optimal results.