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About bulk wax

Wax makers and suppliers provide candle wax in bulk to meet the needs of bulk buyers. This wax is ideal for making candles, wax melts, and other home products. It often comes in blocks or flakes, and each block weighs about 5 pounds. Most bulk orders offer boxes of 10 to 50 pounds or more. Buyers can also request wax flakes that melt quickly and are easy to use in large batches.

Types of Candle Wax

Wax suppliers provide the following kinds of candle wax to bulk buyers.

  • Soy Wax
 

Many candle makers like soy wax because it's clean and burns slowly. It works well for candles that need to hold fragrance for a long time. Soy wax candles have plant extracts, so they are safe and easy to break down. Blocks weigh about 10 to 50 pounds, enough for large or small batches of candles.

  • Wax for Drinks
 

Paraffin wax is common in candles because it melts quickly and makes a strong scent. It gives off heat, so candles last for a shorter time than with other waxes. Most paraffin wax is sold in slabs, with a single slab weighing around 10 to 20 pounds. Makers like it because it is cheap and works for many candle types.

  • Wax from Bees
 

Beeswax has a warm scent that works well in candles for the home. When it burns, it sends out clean air that improves the room's quality. Beeswax has many uses and it is sold in sheets or blocks. It is often chosen by those who want a natural option.

Users of Candle Wax

Wholesale wax buyers can sell wax to make candles in bulk to these users or retailers.

  • Candle Makers
 

Chandlers buy wax to create various types of candles. They use it for jar candles, pillar designs, or wax melts. This lets them craft products that meet their clients' demands. With an adequate supply of wax, they can keep up with orders and produce candles quickly.

  • Craft Stores
 

Craft stores supply wax for those who create handmade items like candles or soaps. They stock waxes such as soy or beeswax. These stores ensure that they have various options in stock so shoppers can find what they need for their projects.

  • Soap Makers
 

Soap makers use wax in their products, often choosing natural types like beeswax. This wax helps make soaps that are safe for the skin and good for the planet. Keeping a good amount of wax lets soap makers meet production targets and satisfy their clients.

How to Choose Candle Wax

Bulk buyers should think about these points when assessing wax for candles.

  • Pick the Right Wax Type
 

Select the wax that will enhance the making of the candles.  whether it's for jars or pillars. Choose paraffin wax to make candles that need to burn fast and bright. Pick soy wax when the candles need burns at a slower rate with cleaner smoke. People who like natural products will also like soy wax.

  • Assess the Candle Scent
 

Find out how the wax holds and gives off scents while burning. Choose a wax that satisfies the need for a strong or mild scent. Select paraffin when there is a need for a scent that will fill the room quickly. Pick soy or bees' wax candles when candles should give off soft smells.

  • Check the Melting Point
 

Select wax with the right melting point for each type of candle. Choose low melting wax for jar candles, and high melting wax pillar variants. Pick paraffin if the candle must melt quickly, and soy for those that should take more heat.

Conclusion

Wax suppliers sell large amounts of candle wax to buyers who need to resell or make candles. Buyers may request various types, such as beeswax, soy, or paraffin wax. When selecting candle wax, buyers need to check the type, scent throw, and melting point.