Gel Wax
Known For:
Being transparent or semi-transparent and often containing embeds inside. Has a jello-like feel and look.
Cost Scale:
Pretty costly, so use it for something special.
Color Additives:
Need special liquid dyes suitable for gel wax.
Fragrance Additives:
For safety purposes, special gel-candle safe fragrances must be used.
Made Out Of:
- A mineral oil (hydrocarbon) that has been thickened by a special polymer into a clear wax
How It Comes:
- Bail or Bucket
Advantages:
- You can create cool, semi-transparent candles with things inside
- Slow burning
Disadvantages:
- Not as safe as regular waxes
- Harder to work with
- Needs special coloring and fragrances
