Why this combination?
The IGI 1343, or any other straight paraffin wax is a nice translucent wax. It's solid enough for votives or pillars and holds color well. But without any additives, it doesn't hold as much fragrance oil as other blends will - only about 3% - or .5 oz. per pound of wax. For many candle makers, that's enough, but others like a lot of fragrance. The Universal Additive helps boost the fragrance oil holding power of the wax, without sacrificing too much translucence. An added bonus is a nice glossy sheen to the candle.
So, for your chunks, you'll need:
- IGI 1343 (or other straight paraffin wax)
- Universal Additive
- Dye or color, as desired
- Fragrance, if desired
- Cookie sheet or baking pan
- Cutting board
- Pizza cutter or paring knife
