Quick Tips for Whippin' Wax

We'll have a more in-depth "how to" article out soon but here are some quick tips for making a "whipped topping" from soy wax. I used the 464 wax here but you can absolutely experiment with other kinds. Whipped wax is great for dessert or novelty candles and can be a lot of fun to make!
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[@t.mccullough2240]

I always wondered about whipping up wax!!!

[@crazypsychnurse9493]

I’m relatively new. New enough that at this point, I would love to know what you’re gonna do with that whipped wax!

[@candlescience]

Whipped wax is great for making dessert themed candles! The wax can be pipped on top of a candle and it looks just like whipped cream. It will burn normally and you could even put embeds into it like wax cherries or berries!

[@Susie-C-J]

Thank you so much for asking about the wax! I honestly had NO IDEA what the whipped wax would be used for.
Fun idea!

[@sugarkanesugaringspallcsug9879]

What temperature is the wax when you add the fragrance?

[@malinim8893]

Even after drying it for 2 days those frosting still haven't become hard . It sticks to hand as like creams

[@candlescience]

For soy wax, it should harden enough to keep its shape but it may crumble a bit if handled. If you are adding a lot of fragrance, dye, or additives to the wax it might be preventing it from setting as firmly and testing lower amounts could help in that case.

[@fuentesmariah54]

Can we use a blend piller soy wax

[@rithuperera4387]

The problem i am having is that it quickly dries and just makes little lumps more like a crumble than actually fluffy and i can't figure out why 😢

[@HeyNatureNails]

I think your place is too cold,

[@meenashah2311]

Thanks for the video but I have one quire I am never able to pipe smoothly it always gets frost halfway while piping

[@candlescience]

Hmm it's hard to find the ideal temperature for piping because it won't hold it's shape if it's too hot but it can begin to harden too quickly if you wait too long. The wax can begin to harden and crumble in the bag quickly so I'd recommend testing some different temperatures and working as quickly as possible. I've had to clean out bags and refill the with new wax because it became too thick to pipe. This is admittedly a slightly annoying part of the process but once you find a good flow you'll start to get a good feel for when the wax needs to be remelted or replaced.

[@Aggelakihandmade]

It's not grose coz if you wash it good u can use it for cake again..

[@candlescience]

To avoid potential cross-contamination we typically don't recommend using tools for both candle/soap making and food prep.

[@StormyG_X]

Hi! How do you make sure the strength of the whipped wax is as strong as the rest of your candle? I typically do 8% with the base then with whipped wax should I go up or two for the percentage bc whipping it maybe causes it to lose some of the fragrance?

[@candlescience]

You can still use 8% with the whipped wax for sure! The whipping process won't cause a loss of scent.

[@Juliebennettwong]

Can you use a KitchenAid with the whipping attachment?

[@candlescience]

Yes you can! I wouldn't recommend then also using it for food once it's been used for soap or candle making though.

[@naeemderanieh40]

I'm really struggling with Hi I y'all answer my question.
I'm having issues with how strong the scent throw. I'm using Soywax only, do you have any idea how to make the scent throw to be better?
I've tried to add it at 185 F Also add it around
150 F.
1 mix it, for two minutes sometimes more. I had
10% of the fragrance, sometimes more. I spent so much money and tried different things and it's barely smells strong

[@candlescience]

Your process and materials are in line with what we would typically recommend for getting a strong hot throw. Adding the fragrance to the wax at that 185°F should allow the fragrance and wax to blend well. If you are not already, I would suggest curing the candles for at least 3-5 days before testing for scent throw. Many makers even wait up to 2 weeks before burning the candles. Generally, soy candles will take a bit longer to cure and they can improve in strength over the few days after they're poured.
If you are not getting a full melt pool, this could also affect how the scent throw so you may want to test a different wick or two if that is an issue.
Something else to consider would be the size of the candle compared to the size of the space it is being burned in. A candle with a smaller opening may not be able to scent a larger, open space area. You may want to test the candles in smaller spaces like a bedroom or even bathroom. It can be helpful to ask friends or family's opinions as well. The scents can often smell different to those who have not been working with the fragrances.
If issues still occur, these tips might help as well: www.candlescience.com/learning/candle-making-101-hot-throw/

[@shorty5636]

Thank you I got it with soy bead wax

[@candlescience]

Excellent!

[@caohuynhtran2664]

Is your soy bead for pillar or container candle?

[@dikshamangtani5369]

What I can do after making whipped cream because the candle dry out faster before pouring can u help me what can I do

[@candlescience]

Pouring all of your candles first and then making the whipped wax can help with the timing for sure. The whipped wax tends to cool very quickly so it can sometimes be easier to work in smaller batches!

[@liyasri]

Can we use paraffin wax to make the whipping cream or should it be only soy wax?

[@candlescience]

You may be able to with some, I haven't tested them all, but for the one's I've used the paraffin wax tends to cool much too quickly to be whipped well. Soy wax takes longer to solidify and is easier to work with for this application.

[@shintia9114]

hello. what wax did you use to make it? it for container or pillar? thank you before

[@SnowWhitex]

464 golden wax

[@shintia9114]

thank you 😍@@SnowWhitex

[@samiradjadi5797]

What kind of wax is that plz

[@candlescience]

This is the 464 soy wax: www.candlescience.com/wax/golden-brands-464-soy-wax/

[@user-zw8ts5jw6h]

Why on earth are you doing this?? I’m so confused

[@candlescience]

This is a technique used to make wax look like whipped dessert topping candles!