One of the most important things to get right when candle making is the temperature – get it wrong and your candles are likely to mottle or crack (also known as jump lines).
Most wax products you use should have the recommended temperatures for melting and pouring stated on them, or alternatively you can check the manufacturers website. Where possible follow these guidelines.
Here are some approximate melting and pouring temperatures based on 5 different wax types:
| Wax Type | Melting Temperature |
Pouring Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Beeswax | 144° to 149° F (62° to 65° C) |
170° F (76° C) |
| Palm Wax | 138° to 144° F (58° to 62° C) |
199° F to 203° F (92° C to 95° C) |
| Paraffin Wax | 130° to 150° F (54° to 65° C) |
150° F to 158° F (65° C to 70° C) |
| Soy Container Wax | 115° to 130° F (46° to 54° C) |
110° F to 130°F (43° C to 54° C) |
| Soy Pillar Wax | 142° to 148° F (61° to 64° C) |
150° F to 165° F (65° C to 73° C) |
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