Blended Waxes - BW 921 Natural Pillar Wax Blend
Blended Waxes - BW 921 Natural Pillar Wax Blend
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Usage Guidelines
Usage Guidelines
Product Details
- Name: Blended Waxes - BW 921
- Manufacturer: Blended Waxes Inc.
- Melt Point: 135°F Typical
- Congealing Point: 135°F
- Manufacturers Recommended Pour Temperature: 160°F - 180°F (We always recommend experimentation to determine the optimal pouring temperature for your container)
- Manufacturers Recommended Scent Load: Up to 10% Maximum
- Packaging Format: Pastilles
- Candle Finish: Off-White, Opaque
Benefits of Blended Waxes BW 921
- Good mold release
- Pre-Blended, no additives required
- High fragrance load
- Will not creep/slump at temperatures up to 130°F
- Accepts dyes and colourants well
- Bloom resistant
Technical Information
Technical Information
Blended Waxes – BW 921 Instructions
Blended Waxes -BW 921 is an all natural pillar wax soy blend that is suitable for pillar and votive candles and does not require any additional additives.  Blended Waxes – BW 921 is highly frost resistant and works great with dyes and has excellent scent throw both cold and hot.
Molds: Molds should be clean and at ambient temperature. No pre-heating is necessary.
Dyes: The various dye blocks we carry work well with Blended Waxes – BW 921. When using dyes, heat the wax to ~185°F, add the dye, and mix until dissolved.
Fragrances: Recommended maximum scent load is 10%. It is recommended that after you melt your wax that you remove from heat and then add your fragrance, stirring gently for approximately 2 minutes to make sure fragrance is fully combined with the wax. If you are using a fragrance with a lower flash point, make an adjustment to your wax temperature as necessary.
Melting: Melt Blended Waxes – BW 921 to 180°F under gentle agitation to promote even heating and thorough mixing. Add any desired fragrance and dye, mixing well to incorporate. Allow the wax to cool to the 160°F - 180°F pour temperature.
Pouring:
- Pour temperatures will vary according to mold type and size, fragrance(s), essentials oils, dye(s), and the candle effects you desire.
- Different mold configurations result in various cooling rates. Cooling too quickly or too slowly can cause concaving and/or frosting. A recommended starting temperature is 160°F. Pour temperatures should be checked and confirmed according to seasonal changes and adjusted as necessary for the size/type of container using.
- As the candle is being poured, it is typical for wax to solidify at first contact with the container. Blended Waxes – BW 921 should have a pour temperature high enough so that when the container is full, the initial solidified wax has re-melted. Please note–the temperature should not be so high that the liquid wax sits more than 30 minutes before starting to solidify.
- Depending on the size and style of your mold a second pour may be required to have a smooth top/bottom. Â If the candle has sunk down after the initial pour has set, then ensure there are no air pockets, heat up your wax again to approximately 5 degrees higher than your initial pour and do a second top up pour.
Candle Cooling: Cool undisturbed candles at an ambient temperature of 70° F (21.1°C). The molds should be about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) apart to allow air circulation for even cooling.  Candles should be allowed to sit undisturbed for 48 hours before test burning.
Removing from Mold: For easy release from molds clean inside of molds with mold release spray or WD-40 prior to pouring and ensure pour temperature is within the recommended range. Â If having difficulty removing candle from mold, place mold in freezer for approximately 10 minutes, remove and let sit for a couple minutes then gently squeeze the mold while shaking upside down. Â As candle starts to slide from mold, gently pull candle from mold by grasping exposed sides of candle. Â Avoid pulling on the wick to remove from mold.
Care of Molds: Ensure that molds are dry and cleaned immediately after use and removal of candle from mold. Â To ensure easy release of your next batch of candles clean molds with WD-40 or use mold release spray.
Test Burning: Test burn the candle for burn pool diameter and quality after it has setup (cured or dried) for a minimum of 48 hours. Every combination of container, wax, dye, fragrances, and wick should be tested for burn quality.
Storage: Packaged: Due to its low melt point it is important to keep wax stored in a cool dry location away from direct heat, sunlight and moisture.
General Trouble Shooting:
- Test for one variable at a time when trouble shooting to isolate the cause. Variables include (but are not limited to): the candle size and mold style, wax, dye, fragrance, wick, pour temperature, and environmental conditions such, as cooling temperature, along with manufacturing conditions.
- First make a candle with only the wick (no dye or fragrance). If it looks good and burns well then the wax is performing normally.
- Then, one at a time, change a variable. Try adding just dye without fragrance and make the candle with the same wick. If it looks good and burns well, the dye is compatible with the wax/wick combination.
- Try adding the fragrance without dye to the next test candle. If it looks good and burns well, the fragrance is compatible with the wax/wick combination.
- Try the dye and fragrance together with the same wax and wick. If it looks good and burns well the dye/fragrance combination is compatible with the wax/wick combination.
- If you are experiencing burn problems, try a different type or size of wick.
- Other variables to try are different pouring and cooling temperatures and even different mold styles.
- Ensure all equipment and materials are contaminant free.
- Test for one variable at a time when trouble shooting to isolate the cause.
Documentation & Resources
Documentation & Resources

