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WaxTypical pour temp, °C*Max fragrance load, %ProsCons
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Soy75–8510–12Eco-friendly; matte finish; slow, even burn; easy to work; good for beginners.Frosting; possible surface cracks in large pieces; can weaken scent throw if overloaded; long cure time; may warp when cooling.
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Olive70–806–8Silky, pleasant finish; smooth surface; natural.Soft and shrink‑prone; can pull away from mold; doesn’t like high heat; weak cold throw; may crack if cooled too fast.
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Coconut75–858–12Very smooth, glossy surface; rich scent throw; resists cracking and frosting; easy unmolding.Soft and expensive; may sweat/oil with high loads; compatibility issues with some dyes and fragrances.
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Palm85–956–10Hard, durable pillar; forms beautiful crystalline patterns; great detail retention.Brittle in thin areas; soots with wrong wick; can tunnel; requires higher temps; long cooling to avoid defects.
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Beeswax70–803–5Natural honey aroma; very hard; long, bright burn; great detail; no frosting.Expensive; heavy; added fragrances/colorants perform weakly; may crack in very small molds.
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Paraffin80–90up to 10Excellent scent throw; holds fine detail; glossy surface; easy demolding; no frosting.Can smoke/soot with wrong wick; shrinks on cooling; may crack in thin parts; not a natural wax.
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Rapeseed (Canola)75–856–10Natural matte look similar to soy; eco‑friendly; smooth finish.Prone to frosting and faint vegetable oil note; can deform on cooling if overheated; may crack in large pillars.
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