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How to process rapeseed wax?

WAX-00700 - freestanding candles �> 57-61 ºC
WAX-00710 - wax for use in glasses/pots �> 52-54 ºC
WAX-00720 - freestanding candles and coating wax �> 66-71 ºC

Moulding in glasses
Wax-00710

Optimal moulding temperature: > 60ºC

The preheating of the glasses is not necessary, though slow cooling encourages bonding to the sides of the glass and a smooth surface.

Wick size: rapeseed wax requires a reasonably thick wick, 1 – 2 sizes thicker than those used with regular paraffin.
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WPT-00060 for bowed votive glass (POT-00101) �

WPT-00100 for vertical votive glass (POT-00100)

Always first test the wick size, tests to determine the ideal rapeseed wick are ongoing, regularly check the webshop for the latest articles.

Moulding freestanding candles
WAX-00700 or WAX-00720

Moulding freestanding candles: app 75-80ºC

Fill the cast. As the wax begins to set, but is still soft, prick to holes beside the wick. Once the wax has cooled, fill the holes. Allow the candles to cool at room temperature and make sure that the cooling process is fast, so do not place the casts too close to one another. A quick cooling process ensures that the wax shrinks away from the cast.

Wick size: rapeseed wax requires a reasonably thick wick, 1 – 2 sizes thicker than those used with regular paraffin.

Ø < 20 mm �> flat wick 3x10

Ø 20-50 mm �> flat wick 3x12

Ø 50-60 mm �> flat wick 3x14

Ø 60-80 mm �> flat wick 3x16

Always first test the wick size, tests to determine the ideal rapeseed wick are ongoing, regularly check the webshop for the latest articles.

Simple round candles burn best.

Dipping rapeseed wax candles
WAX-00700 or WAX-00720

Dipping temperature: 80ºC

Rapeseed wax is also ideal for the dipping of candles.

Ga te werk als bij paraffinekaarsen.

Wick size::

Ø 10 mm �> flat wick 3x10

Ø 20 mm �> flat wick 3x12

We recommend that you always cover dipped candles with extra-hard coating wax (WAX-00720).

Colour & Fragrance

Freestanding candles or dipped candles can be dipped in colour wax. Special rapeseed coating wax (WAX-00720), which gives the candle an extra-hard outer layer, is ideal for this purpose. Coating wax can be coloured using our colour tablets (12 tablets/kg).

Dipping temperature: 80º C For colouring throughout, we recommend fat-soluble colourant (max 1 g/kg). Remember that the wax's own very opaque colour will strongly affect the colouring.

Rapeseed wax is well-suited to the adding of perfume. The maximum amount of Gildewerk perfumed paraffin to be added is 10 %, while the maximum amount of perfume oil to be added is 5 %.

How to process rapeseed wax Instruction Manual

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