Different types of wax Natural waxes, such as vegetable wax and soy wax, have a light and creamy colour to them whilst producing a slight plant-like fragrance when burnt. This digital thermometer is perfect when looking to check the temperature of your wax, when making candles. If you can and want to afford the investment, your first choice should be a digital infrared thermometer, lightning fast, precise and contactless. For about seven dollars, Ikea offers a two-parts digital probe thermometer; the probe can stay in the wax at all times while the case is placed safely away.

In my case, I use my digital probe thermometer after I've transferred the paraffin from the melting pot into the pouring pot, to know when I can add fragrance oils and when the time has come to fill the mold or the container.It has an adjustable safety clip which you can use to attach the thermometer onto the side of a container Finished in durable stainless steel, it is dishwasher safe Temperature range: Up to 220°F / 100°C, this will be perfect for all your candle making needs The length of the thermometer is approximately 14 cm making it suitable for shallow wax in deep containers, the dial is 4. This is an important part of your candle making kit, ensuring the wax temperature is not too low and does not exceed the temperature at which the molten wax could become dangerous.

The deep fry thermometer is made of a dial that displays the temperature and of a probe you dip into the wax. Ideally, you would own two thermometers: a digital one and one of the first two models we talked about.Our large range of scented oils, made from natural, essential sources, allow you to combine the warm glow of a flickering candle with the fresh scent of spring, the warming fragrance of autumn or the magical aroma of a winter’s night. Unit C, Swinton Bridge Industrial Estate, Whitelee Road, Swinton, S64 8BH, Registered in England, Companies house, Cardiff. We have a red zone that indicates that you need to be careful as you are in the higher temperature zone that may deteriorate the wax, a green zone for when to prepare for adding the dye and fragrance, and a yellow cooldown zone. By monitoring the temperature of the wax, candle makers can create candles that look and smell great, with a stable and long-lasting burn.

Without a thermometer, making candles can be pretty challenging as you will not be sure when to move on each stage in the process. Here's another incentive: if you add scent to your candles, you need to be sure that the temperature of the wax is not higher than the flash point of your fragrance oils.Candle Wax Cosy Owl sources only the highest quality premium candle wax to ensure our products provide you with the perfect reliable materials to make your ideal candle. The long probe is easy to clean, and the shatterproof glass lens allows the thermometer to be long-lasting and dependable - precisely what you want when candle-making. Our fragrance oils provide a variety of stimulating scents and can be used in either their existing form or combined to create your own unique blended aroma. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.