Whipped wax
About Whipped wax
Whipped-wax is an easy way to make any candle look unique. In the past several years the popularity of “whipped” wax has returned. Although it takes a bit of practice to get a feel for the process, you’ll be applying whipped wax to candles in no time! Taking a candle which has a color and applying a white whipped wax to the candle produces a very unique look as the candle burns and the colors becomes apparent. Whipped-wax is a good candle making project for forming a new creative configuration of products. Common uses for whipped wax are to make snowball candles, cupcake candles, grubby candles, grubby cut-out candles, dessert container candles, and dessert tarts. Take the time to practice – you can use the same wax over and over by simply remelting it and beginning again. You’ll be an expert in no time and looking for ways to use whipped-wax!
Suggestions
• It is recommended that you start with a 140/142 melt point wax. Melt this wax in a small container where the temperature can be controlled easily, a crock pot or small water jacket melter will work very well.
Caution Note: Any container you use should also have a secure lid which can be placed on the melter.
• Begin melting your wax, when it reaches 160F turn off the heat, watch the wax very closely and as the wax begins to cloud whip the wax with a fork, eggbeater or mixer at a very slow speed. (Make sure you have permission to use the household mixer, using this mixer again for making cookies may be difficult.) The wax will begin to take on a “whipped look.” Be careful not to agitate harshly in that it may “dry” the wax and make it brittle.
Caution Note: Safety glass and gloves should be worn when whipping the wax.
