Candle Wax
At Supplies for Candles, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading wholesale suppliers of high-quality candle wax. Our extensive range includes vegetable waxes, paraffin waxes, and our exclusive Pro Wax Range — all carefully selected to deliver excellent results for both professional makers and passionate hobbyists. Whether you’re creating at scale or crafting at home, we have the perfect wax to suit your needs.
Choosing the right wax is one of the most important decisions when making candles – and it all depends on the type of candle you want to create!
Container Wax – Recommended for candles in jars or tins, and that will burn within the candles. This creamy wax will adhere the edges creating a nice finish.
Pillar Wax – Recommended for candles that will stand on its own when buring. Pillar wax a hard texture to allow the candle to stand without a jar or container, ensuring stability during burning.
When it comes to wax types, you’ll find three main categories:
- Vegetable Waxes (e.g. soy, coconut, rapeseed): Natural, plant-based and often chosen for their eco-friendly and marketing appeal. They offer a clean burn and subtle scent throw.
- Mineral Waxes (e.g. paraffin): Known for their outstanding scent throw, vibrant colour hold and professional finish. With correct wicking, both types burn cleanly – the choice often comes down to fragrance performance versus sustainability branding.
- Blended Waxes (e.g. parasoy): Improved scent throw and stability, easier to work with than pure natural waxes.
Paraffin Candle Wax
Discover our premium selection of paraffin candle wax, the most popular and versatile wax used in candle making. Known for its smooth finish, excellent scent throw, and vibrant color retention, paraffin wax is ideal for crafting container candles, votives, pillars, and more.
Vegetable & Soy Candle Wax
Explore our range of high-quality vegetable and soy candle waxes, ideal for eco-conscious candle makers seeking sustainable and natural alternatives to traditional paraffin wax. Derived from renewable plant sources such as soybeans, coconut, and rapeseed, these waxes offer excellent fragrance retention, clean burning properties, and a smooth, creamy finish.
Vegetable/Paraffin Blended Candle Waxes
Vegetable/Paraffin blended waxes combine the best qualities of both natural and traditional waxes, making them a versatile choice for candle makers. By blending the clean-burning properties of vegetable waxes with the excellent scent throw and vibrant colour retention of paraffin, these waxes offer a balanced solution that’s easy to work with and delivers consistent results.
Candle Wax Additives
Enhance the performance, appearance, and finish of your candles with our range of high-quality candle wax additives. Specially formulated to improve burn quality, scent throw, colour dispersion, and surface finish, these additives are an essential part of advanced candle making.
Gel Wax
Create stunning, crystal-clear candles and wax melts with our premium gel wax. Made from a combination of mineral oil and polymer resin, gel wax offers a translucent finish that allows for creative designs, embedded decorations, and layered effects that aren’t possible with standard wax types.
Why Supplies For Candles' Wax?
Our wax is specially chosen to offer exceptional performance, consistency, and ease of use both beginner and professional candle makers.
Sourced from high-quality materials, it delivers excellent scent throw, smooth finishes, and clean, even burns. Whether you’re creating container candles or pillar candles, our waxes are designed to work beautifully across a variety of applications.
With options including natural soy, blended vegetable waxes, and innovative formulas, we provide reliable, high-performing wax that helps you achieve stunning results every time. When you choose our wax, you’re choosing quality, reliability, and creative freedom.
Still not sure? Get in touch with our team, who are more than happy to help you with any enquiries!
Frequently Asked Questions
The main difference between container wax and pillar wax is the hardness and intended use. Container wax is often softer and is designed to adhere to the side of the candle jar or tins, making it ideal for candles that remine in the vessel while burning. It often has a lower melting point, helping it burn evenly within the container.
Pillar wax is much firmer and formulated to hold its shape without the support of a container. It is used for freestanding candles, also known as pillar candles. Pillar candle wax has a higher melting point to prevent the candle from collapsing as it burns
Storing your wax is important to maintain the quality. Storing it in a cool, dry place that is away from direct sunlight and strong odours. When not in use, keep the wax sealed to prevent dust and moisture contamination
Discover high-quality candle waxes including soy, coconut, beeswax, and paraffin. Perfect for beginners and professionals to create long-lasting, clean-burning candles