Candle Wax Blends

Wax sheet blends:

• 100% beeswax. Melt, color, scent and pour into flat sheets.

• Half and half beeswax and paraffin (medium melting point).  Melt, color, scent and pour into sheets.

• 100% paraffin (or 90% Paraffin and 10% stearic acid).  Melt color, scent and pour into sheets.

Wax blends for pouring or dipping:

• 85% paraffin and 15% stearic acid

• 65% paraffin, 10% beeswax and 25% stearic

• 85% paraffin, 10% stearic and 5% candelilla wax

Wax blends for sculpting/modeling wax:

• Equal parts paraffin and beeswax

• 70% beeswax and 30% paraffin

Wax blend for pliable modeling wax:

• 2 pounds of beeswax and 3 oz of petroleum jelly

Wax blend for wax paint:

• 1 cup beeswax and 1/4 cup turpentine

Figuring out how much wax you need to fill a container/mold: Fill your container or mold with water.  Then measure the water in a measuring cup.  For each cup of water, you will need approximately 8 ounces or 1/2 lb of wax.