• Home
  • Suggest A Craft
  • DIY Newsletter

Craft Gossip

The largest independent craft review site since 2007

  • About CraftGossip
  • Our Network
    • Bath & Body Crafts
    • Candle Making Ideas
    • Crochet Ideas
    • Cross Stitch
    • Edible Crafts
    • Felting Patterns
    • Glass Art
    • Home & Garden Ideas
    • Indie Crafts
    • Jewelry Making
    • Kids Crafts
    • Knitting Patterns
    • Lesson Plans
    • Needlework
    • Party Ideas
    • Polymer Clay
    • Quilting Ideas
    • Recycled Crafts
    • Scrapbooking
    • Sewing Patterns
    • Card Making
    • DIY Weddings
    • Not Craft Ideas
  • Giveaways
  • Roundups
  • Store
  • Search

Which wax is best?

May 21, 2007 by SandraW

It depends on what you’re using it for. If you want to make rolled candles, beeswax is best because it’s more malleable than paraffin. Spiral candles are fun and easy to make. You just warm a beeswax sheet a little until it softens and then cut the sheet into a triangle, place the wick along the edge and roll. Beeswax generally requires a thicker wick than those used with paraffin.

Paraffin is an inexpensive wax and easy to work with. You can purchase it in slabs, beads or pellets.

Soybean wax is gaining in popularity because it’s less sooty and safer for animals and children. It also burns longer than paraffin and is easier to clean up. There is a blend called Para-Soy wax which is a 70/30 blend of soy and paraffin.

Candle gel is very pretty and because it is translucent you can display decorative objects inside of your candle. It also burns slower than paraffin. Candle gel is mineral oil made into a gel with the addition of a polymer similar to vybar which is a common additive for candles.

Bayberry is an expensive type of wax that comes from bayberries. It’s a hard wax with a strong smell that burns well.

Howtmakecandles.info goes into the various types of wax in greater detail. They also have a lot of interesting historical trivia such as the fact that William Proctor was a candle maker and James Gamble was a soap maker.

What’s your favorite wax? I haven’t tried them all and surely have missed one.

Read These Next

  • 12 DIY Candles You Can Make At Home Using Ice
  • 20 Halloween Crafts For Kids Using Recycled Toilet Rolls
«
»

Have you read?

DIY Kraft Paper Roll Message Board – The Perfect Rustic Organizer You Need

If you love rustic decor with a functional twist, then this DIY Kraft Paper Roll Message Board is the perfect project for you! Whether you need a spot for grocery lists, daily reminders, or inspirational quotes, this chic and practical wall-mounted board is a stylish way to stay organized.

Made with a simple roll of kraft paper, this project is budget-friendly and easy to customize to fit your space. It’s great for kitchens, home offices, or even kids’ rooms—anywhere you need a quick place to jot things down!

Upgrade your home organization with this creative DIY!
Check out the full tutorial here!

 

RSS More Articles

  • DIY Kraft Paper Roll Message Board – The Perfect Rustic Organizer You Need
  • How to Turn Photos into Beatrix Potter-Style Illustrations Using AI
  • How to make DIY Fabric Flowers
  • Pet Themed Learning Activities
  • 4 FREE Graduation Pattern Papers to Download
  • A Knit Vest to Get You Ready for Summer
  • Unveiling the Creativity of “Don’t Ruffle My Feathers” Quilt Block
  • Crochet Ruffle Hat
  • Crafting the Fourth: Mason Jar Magic with My Cricut
  • Easy Ways to Make Your Cross Stitch Better

Pick Your Blog

  • Sewing
  • Knitting
  • Quilting
  • Crochet
  • Home & Garden
  • Recycled Crafts
  • Scrapbooking
  • Card Making
  • Polymer Clay
  • Cross-Stitch
  • Edible Crafts
  • Felting
  • Glass Art
  • Indie Crafts
  • Kids Crafts
  • Jewelry Making
  • Lesson Plans
  • Needlework
  • Bath & Body
  • Party Ideas
  • Candle Making
  • DIY Weddings
  • Not Craft
  • Free Craft Projects

Copyright © 2025 · CraftGossip | Start Here | Contact Us | Link to Us | Your Editors | Privacy and affiliate policy