Quick Tips for Whippin' Wax 

Whipped wax is great for making dessert themed candles! The wax can be pipped on top of a candle and it looks just like whipped cream. It will burn normally and you could even put embeds into it like wax cherries or berries!

Thank you so much for asking about the wax! I honestly had NO IDEA what the whipped wax would be used for. Fun idea!

What temperature is the wax when you add the fragrance?

Yes you can! I wouldn't recommend then also using it for food once it's been used for soap or candle making though.

The timing can be tough here as the wax will begin to cool and set very quickly. Working in smaller batches can help as well as piping the wax when it is a little looser in consistency.

For soy wax, it should harden enough to keep its shape but it may crumble a bit if handled. If you are adding a lot of fragrance, dye, or additives to the wax it might be preventing it from setting as firmly and testing lower amounts could help in that case.

I think your place is too cold,

This is my problem too. It either comes out half dripping and half flakey or it gets stuck in the nozzle seconds after I start squeezing

This is a technique used to make wax look like whipped dessert topping candles!

To avoid potential cross-contamination we typically don't recommend using tools for both candle/soap making and food prep.

Hmm it's hard to find the ideal temperature for piping because it won't hold it's shape if it's too hot but it can begin to harden too quickly if you wait too long. The wax can begin to harden and crumble in the bag quickly so I'd recommend testing some different temperatures and working as quickly as possible. I've had to clean out bags and refill the with new wax because it became too thick to pipe. This is admittedly a slightly annoying part of the process but once you find a good flow you'll start to get a good feel for when the wax needs to be remelted or replaced.

Your process and materials are in line with what we would typically recommend for getting a strong hot throw. Adding the fragrance to the wax at that 185°F should allow the fragrance and wax to blend well. If you are not already, I would suggest curing the candles for at least 3-5 days before testing for scent throw. Many makers even wait up to 2 weeks before burning the candles. Generally, soy candles will take a bit longer to cure and they can improve in strength over the few days after they're poured. If you are not getting a full melt pool, this could also affect how the scent throw so you may want to test a different wick or two if that is an issue. Something else to consider would be the size of the candle compared to the size of the space it is being burned in. A candle with a smaller opening may not be able to scent a larger, open space area. You may want to test the candles in smaller spaces like a bedroom or even bathroom. It can be helpful to ask friends or family's opinions as well. The scents can often smell different to those who have not been working with the fragrances. If issues still occur, these tips might help as well: www.candlescience.com/learning/candle-making-101-hot-throw/

You can still use 8% with the whipped wax for sure! The whipping process won't cause a loss of scent.

Pouring all of your candles first and then making the whipped wax can help with the timing for sure. The whipped wax tends to cool very quickly so it can sometimes be easier to work in smaller batches!

You may be able to with some, I haven't tested them all, but for the one's I've used the paraffin wax tends to cool much too quickly to be whipped well. Soy wax takes longer to solidify and is easier to work with for this application.

464 golden wax

thank you 😍@@SnowWhitex

This is the 464 soy wax: www.candlescience.com/wax/golden-brands-464-soy-wax/

You can use any wax you want

Excellent!

Is your soy bead for pillar or container candle?