{"product_id":"cire-abeille-pastilles","title":"Natural yellow beeswax - TDB Solution","description":"\u003ch2\u003e100% natural yellow beeswax for handmade candles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover our pure, natural yellow beeswax, ideal for \u003cstrong\u003emaking handmade candles\u003c\/strong\u003e and creating \u003cstrong\u003escented melts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wax has a warm golden hue, a naturally sweet fragrance and a long burn time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed on its own or as an additive to your vegetable waxes, it enhances your creations by adding \u003cstrong\u003eshine, hardness \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e better olfactory diffusion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeeswax, an excellent additive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding \u003cstrong\u003ebeeswax as an additive\u003c\/strong\u003e to your candles and melts prolongs their burning time thanks to its higher melting point. This makes it \u003cstrong\u003emore resistant to heat\u003c\/strong\u003e and allows it to \u003cstrong\u003emelt more slowly\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a result, your candles consume less raw material each time they are used, for a longer, more even burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend combining it with \u003cstrong\u003evegetable or mineral waxes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor scented candles\u003c\/strong\u003e: add \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10%\u003c\/strong\u003e melted beeswax (around 75°C) to your scented mixture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor melts\u003c\/strong\u003e: add \u003cstrong\u003e5%\u003c\/strong\u003e beeswax to your \u003cstrong\u003esoy wax\u003c\/strong\u003e for a glossier finish and better fragrance diffusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for creating 100% beeswax candles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 100% beeswax moulded candles, if you use pure beeswax, choose \u003cstrong\u003esilicone or latex moulds\u003c\/strong\u003e, as beeswax shrinks very little. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIt is therefore not suitable for rigid polycarbonate moulds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a clear finish or an immediate white result, opt for white beeswax, as exposure to\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eUV rays can gradually bleach the wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use yellow beeswax\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerre de Bougies beeswax\u003c\/strong\u003e has a high melting point, between 60°C and 65°C, unlike other waxes such as soy wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend heating the wax up to \u003cstrong\u003e90°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, then adding the fragrance when the temperature drops to \u003cstrong\u003earound 80°C or 75°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colourant can be added at this stage: \u003cstrong\u003earound 70°C for liquid colourant\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003earound 75°C for granulated colourant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, \u003cstrong\u003epour in the wax immediately\u003c\/strong\u003e to achieve a smooth, even finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich wick should I choose for beeswax?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003ebeeswax\u003c\/strong\u003e, choose \u003cstrong\u003eTCR, ECO, STABILO waxed wicks\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eround coil wicks\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ewooden wicks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour choice of size will depend on the \u003cstrong\u003ediameter of your container\u003c\/strong\u003e. Refer to our \u003cstrong\u003ecorrespondence tables\u003c\/strong\u003e to find the ideal wick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember to carry out \u003cstrong\u003eseveral tests\u003c\/strong\u003e. A wick that is too thin can lead to \u003cstrong\u003etunneling\u003c\/strong\u003e, i.e. incomplete melting of the wax.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TDB-Solution","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":45973098823932,"sku":"CR-ABE-J100-1","price":21.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":45973098955004,"sku":"CR-ABE-J100-5","price":89.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":45973099053308,"sku":"CR-ABE-J100-25","price":439.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1772\/5436\/files\/cire-abeille-jaune.jpg?v=1720706249","url":"https:\/\/tarredebougies.com\/en\/products\/beeswax-chips","provider":"Terre de Bougies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}