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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