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microcystalline wax

Gifts & crafts; Candles

Highly refined wax, soft and pliable for adhesion or hard, brittle for durability.

mineral oil

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Chemical inert oils free of nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen and aromatic hydrocarbons, common in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics. plastics, textiles and foods.

mold release

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Used to help candles come out of the mold easier.  Comes in a powdered wax additive form or a liquid spray to pre-coat inside of mold.

mold seal

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Reusable putty-like sealing compound used to secure the wick in the mold and to prevent leakage of molten wax. Also prevents water from leaking into the mold while in a water ...

scale wax

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Semi-refined wax with lower oil content.

sculpted candle

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Made from a pliable wax and hand formed to resemble an object or character.

shrinkage

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Most paraffin waxes will contract once poured and hardened, and shrink away from the sides of the mold or container, as well as shrinking down and leaving a dip in the middle ...