Additives

Shop Additives for Candle Making

Take your candle-making to the next level with high-quality wax additives designed to enhance performance, appearance, and fragrance. The Flaming Candle is passionate about supporting makers with all of the best candle-making products. Whether you need to improve scent throw, extend burn time, or achieve richer colors, the right additives can make all the difference.

Our selection includes:

• Fragrance enhancers to maximize hot and cold throw
• Wax hardeners for improved durability and longer-lasting burns
• Color stabilizers for vibrant, consistent hues
• UV inhibitors to prevent fading and discoloration

Our select candle additives help you create candles with high-quality results. Explore our collection and find the perfect enhancements for your wax type and desired effect.

Understanding Candle Wax Additives

Candle wax additives are specialized ingredients that help enhance the performance and appearance of your candles. Whether you want to improve scent throw, adjust burn time, or achieve a smoother finish, additives allow for greater control over the final product. By selecting the right enhancements, you can customize your candles to burn cleaner, last longer, and maintain their color and fragrance over time.

Improving Scent Throw

Achieving a strong, long-lasting scent throw is key to high-quality candles. Vybar is one of the most effective additives for enhancing fragrance retention, ensuring a balanced hot and cold throw. It helps wax hold higher fragrance loads, distributes scent evenly, and prevents oil separation.

Choosing the Right Vybar for Your Candles

• Vybar 103 – Best for pillar candles and wax melts. It increases fragrance retention while also hardening the wax for a smoother finish.
• Vybar 260 – Ideal for container candles, allowing for better scent throw without affecting wax softness.

Additional Benefits of Vybar

• Holds higher fragrance loads (up to 6-10%).
• Ensures even fragrance distribution for a consistent burn.
• Reduces oil sweating and enhances wax texture.

By using the right Vybar for your wax type, you can achieve a stronger scent throw and improve candle shelf life.

Hardening Wax & Increasing Burn Time

For chandlers looking to create longer-lasting, more durable candles, stearic acid is one of the most effective candle additives. Commonly used in paraffin and blended waxes, stearic acid hardens wax, makes candles burn longer, and improves the structural integrity of pillar and votive candles. It also enhances opacity and helps release candles from molds more easily.

How Stearic Acid Improves Candle Performance

• Hardens Wax – Strengthens softer waxes, preventing candles from becoming too soft or deformed.
• Extends Burn Time – Slows the melting process, allowing candles to burn longer.
• Enhances Opacity & Color – Creates a more solid, vibrant appearance in pigmented candles.
• Improves Mold Release – Helps candles shrink slightly as they cool, making them easier to remove from molds.

Stearic acid is particularly useful for pillar, votive, and molded candles, where hardness and burn longevity are crucial. By incorporating this additive, you can achieve cleaner, longer-lasting burns and professional-quality results.

Enhancing Candle Colors with UV Inhibitors

Over time, exposure to sunlight and artificial light can cause candle colors to fade or discolor. UV inhibitors are essential additives that help protect against this, preserving the vibrancy and consistency of your candle’s color. Whether you’re using dyes, pigments, or natural wax tints, UV inhibitors act as a shield against fading caused by UV exposure.

How UV Inhibitors Protect Your Candles

• Prevents Fading & Discoloration – Helps maintain the original color intensity by blocking UV damage.
• Works with All Wax Types – Compatible with paraffin, soy, palm, and blended waxes.
• Preserves Fragrance Integrity – Reduces UV-related scent degradation, keeping candles smelling fresh.

Adding UV inhibitor to your wax ensures that your candles stay brighter, longer, making them ideal for both decorative and retail-quality products. For best results, pair with high-quality candle-safe dyes and pigments to achieve lasting, vibrant colors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What additives can you add to candles?
   Candle additives include vybar for improved scent throw, stearic acid for hardening and longer burn time, and UV inhibitors to prevent color fading.
2. Can candles be in sunlight?
   While candles can be placed in sunlight, prolonged exposure can cause color fading, fragrance deterioration, and potential softening or warping, especially in natural waxes like soy. Using UV inhibitors can help reduce discoloration.
3. Will candles melt in the sun?
   Yes, candles can melt in direct sunlight, particularly if made from low-melting-point waxes like soy or paraffin. The risk increases on hot days, especially in enclosed spaces like cars.
4. Will candles melt in hot weather?
   Candles can soften or melt in high temperatures, especially those made from soy, coconut, or low-melting paraffin wax. Hardening additives like stearic acid can help improve heat resistance.