Buying guide

Pillar and Taper Candle Kit

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Container candles hide a lot of sins. Pillars and tapers do not: soft wax slumps, thin wax cracks and a badly released mold ruins the surface you worked on. That is why this list starts with harder wax and additives that raise the melt point, then covers rigid molds in both metal and silicone. Expect a slower learning curve and much better looking candles. Pillar-grade wax. Paraffin options. Pillar molds. Mold shapes and sets. Stearic acid. Hardening additives.