Review on 🪶 All Natural Certified Feathered Heart Crafts by Jessica Lewis

So let's talk about palm wax. This set is as advertised so no complaints. The wax does not crystallize. When it cools down it will still have a unique pattern and the candle will look fun, but it's nowhere near as impressive as some of the crystallizing palm waxes available (Nature's Garden Palm Container Wax is a dream compared to that stuff, what the looks and lightness). for work). Let me just say this is not a super beginner friendly wax like soy. It melts and does not pour. If you do this you will end up with huge internal air bubbles. Compared to other waxes, including other palm waxes I've used, this wax shrinks a lot (causing air pockets) as it cools. All of this is to say that with a little research, effort, trial and error, beautiful candles are made. Tips for using this material in containers: - Heat the container in a low oven (set on warm or 200*) before pouring the wax in. .- Do not bring the wax to its melting point just for casting. make it hot! Like 200-210 degree heat. A steamer and candy thermometer would be nice if you took this kit with you. Heating the wax helps remove air from it, and the main reason for this is that pouring at higher temperatures will give you better crystal structure (unless you want your candles to be very equiaxed and look like packed sand). Pour the candle, SAVING SOME WAX FOR THE SECOND POUR AT THE END, ENOUGH TO COVER THE SURFACE, and place the candle back in the warm oven. Turn off the stove before watering and just let it stay warm and cool with the candle inside. You want your candles to cool down as slowly as possible so the crystals look nice. I've also found that things like beer candies work well to keep the container from cooling too quickly. Get creative. Take care of yourself as best you can. When the surface of the candle hardens, break it with something (I use a chopstick). You will find that there is an air pocket under this surface and by breaking it open as it cools, the air escapes. I usually repeat this every half hour or so until it's almost completely set. You will end up with a crater in the center of your candle after all this as the wax shrinks as it cools. Do you remember that piece of wax you saved? Melt it again and bring it back up to around 200*. Fill with wax to fill the gap left by the air and tend to the original level. You can exceed this level if you wish, but it will be very noticeable in the final product as the crystal structure will be different. If you have a surface that isn't the most even, hit it with heat. Weapon to cover up all sins and level the playing field. I use essential oils to scent my candles. 5% fragrance oil by weight is a good goal, but remember that with all palm waxes, many fragrances just don't work. As the candle solidifies, the scents change, sometimes disappearing completely as far as you can smell. .