The Flaming Candle’s Medium Density Gel Candle Wax is versatile, clear, and designed for candles with embedded decorations. It burns nearly twice as long as most waxes. It’s perfect for beginner and enthusiast chandlers looking to create candles with a unique flair.
Product Features:
- Clarity and Versatility: This gel candle wax is ideal for crafting decorative candles with crystals, glitter, seashells, and other non-flammable items.
- Extended Burn Time: Our clear gel candles are made with low-burn-rate wax. This means they burn for almost twice as long as traditional waxes, providing you with lasting illumination.
- Fragrance Compatibility: Ensure that fragrance oils have a flash point over 170°F. Recommended fragrance load is up to 5%. Note that fragrance may alter the color of the gel; testing is recommended.
Usage Guidelines:
- Melting and Pouring: Heat the gel wax to the appropriate temperature before adding fragrance and pouring into containers.
- Safety Precautions: Always check the flash point of fragrance oils to ensure safety when making gel wax candles.
This medium-density gel candle wax is perfect for candle makers who create unique, long-lasting gel candles.
TFC Gel Wax Compatible Fragrances
Medium Density Gel Candle Wax
Infuse your creations with visually stunning designs thanks to our clear gel candle wax. Craft elegant centerpieces, playful, layered designs, and anything else you can dream up. Rest assured that our medium-density wax delivers consistent performance and a long, slow burn.
- Extended burn time – burns nearly twice as long as traditional waxes
- Fragrance friendly – supports up to 5% fragrance load (flash point 170°F+)
- Supports embeds – ideal for glitter-safe wax embeds and visual accents
What Is Gel Candle Wax?
Gel candle wax, also known as jelly candle wax, isn’t actually a wax at all. It’s a specially formulated blend of mineral oil and polymer resin that gives it that signature see-through look and rubbery texture, attributes that make it fun to work with. Unlike traditional waxes that go opaque as they cool, gel wax for candle making stays crystal clear—perfect for candles designed to showcase color, light refraction, or embeds.
What Makes Gel Wax Different?
Here’s how gel wax candles stand apart from standard paraffin or soy wax options:
Pros
- Transparency: Makes it easy to layer colors or embed wax-safe items like seashells or wax fruit.
- Burn Time: Gel burns significantly slower than paraffin or soy, stretching the life of your candle.
- Design Variety: Create high-clarity container candles that resemble drinks, ocean scenes, or snow globes.
Cons
- Container Only: Gel wax must be used in a container—never as a pillar or votive.
- Limited Fragrance Load: Because of its makeup, it holds less fragrance than other waxes. As such, it works better as a subtle, nuanced scent option.
- Fragrance Flash Points Matter: Only use oils with a flash point above 170°F to ensure safety and clarity.
Tips for Working With Jelly Wax for Candles
- Use a digital thermometer to ensure you’re pouring at the right temp (usually around 200°F).
- Avoid over-stirring or introducing air bubbles during the melting process to ensure best clarity.
- Test fragrance compatibility carefully, as some oils can cause clouding or separation.
TFC Gel Wax Compatible Fragrances