Smooth-burning and naturally striking, Palm Pillar Wax is a clean, eco-friendly wax that creates beautifully detailed molded candles. This natural palm wax forms unique crystalline patterns as it cools, giving each candle an artisan look without any added effort.
Sourced from members of the Malaysian Palm Oil Association, this palm wax supports responsible, sustainable palm oil production that does not harm rainforests or wildlife habitats. If you're a candle maker looking for a visually distinctive wax with a clean, reliable burn, this palm wax for candle making checks all the boxes.
Available in 10 lb and 45 lb sizes, our palm pillar wax is ideal for votives, tarts, and pillar-style candles.
Performance in Candle Making
Pillar Candles & Votives: Palm Pillar Wax is a hard, granulated wax that performs best in free-standing candle molds. It releases cleanly and holds shape, making it a favorite for detailed molds and textured finishes.
Crystalline Appearance: When poured at the right temperature and cooled slowly, this wax naturally forms striking feathered or crystalline patterns across the surface of your candles.
Fragrance & Color: This wax holds up to 1 oz. of fragrance per pound and blends well with liquid candle dye, offering rich color and strong scent throw in your finished product.
Usage Guidelines
To get the best results from this wax, we recommend:
- Melt Temperature: 210°F
- Fragrance Load: Up to 1 oz. per pound of wax
- Pour Temperature: 200°F
- Cool Down: Allow to set slowly at room temperature for best crystalline results
This wax is not intended for container candles. Always test your wicks and fragrance combinations and reference IFRA standards when working with fragrance oils.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Palm Pillar Wax in jars or containers?
No, this wax is too hard for containers and is meant for freestanding molds like pillars, votives, and tarts.
Does this wax produce a clean burn?
Yes, when properly wicked and poured, palm pillar wax is a clean burning candle wax with minimal soot.
Is this an eco-friendly candle wax?
Yes, the palm oil used is sourced from sustainable suppliers that are part of the RSPO initiative, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
Will the wax always create the crystalline finish?
Yes, if poured at the recommended 200°F and allowed to cool slowly, the wax will naturally form its signature crystal structure.
Tips for using our Palm Pillar Wax:
Directions for Use:
- Melt wax to 210 degrees.
- Add liquid candle dye and 1 ounce of fragrance per pound of wax.
- Quickly pour hot candle wax into your molds at 200 degrees.
- Allow your candles to set up at room temperature. Pop out of your molds.
Palm waxes naturally create beautiful crystal structures that form as the candle cools. In order to fully accomplish this crystaline effect, it is important to pour this melted wax at 200 degrees and cool your candles slowly.
