GoldieMN Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Just noticed these crystals when opening a Black Crow Candle Co. candle. They must have changed their wax formula because this was not in their candles a couple of years back. Because there is no place on the internet that I can find (including their website) nor on the candles telling the customer if their candles are soy, paraffin, palm, I emailed them. They responded that "it is a paraffin wax". Are these crystals found in paraffin candles? Goldie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 They can be found in paraffin if there is a mottling wax used. Mottling wax is not typically a container candle wax, but with the right additives you can get it to do it. However, I've never seen a paraffin wax crystal in that 'feather' pattern, but I've also never seen a palm wax have such defined crystals like that either. Do you know if this pattern is throughout the candle, or just on top? It almost looks like a pattern that was added to the top of the candle, and not something that is throughout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Is it glitter? If it rubs off on your finger tip it very well might be added after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyGirl Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I've never seen something like this. What was the company's explanation of this? Because I'm really curious of what exactly it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 25 minutes ago, Jcandleattic said: They can be found in paraffin if there is a mottling wax used. Mottling wax is not typically a container candle wax, but with the right additives you can get it to do it. However, I've never seen a paraffin wax crystal in that 'feather' pattern, but I've also never seen a palm wax have such defined crystals like that either. Do you know if this pattern is throughout the candle, or just on top? It almost looks like a pattern that was added to the top of the candle, and not something that is throughout. I didn't buy the candle so not sure if it goes all the way through. Goldie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 24 minutes ago, TallTayl said: Is it glitter? If it rubs off on your finger tip it very well might be added after. I got the pattern transferred onto my finger by touching the candle (shows in photo on my finger). So is it glitter? Goldie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldieMN Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, GalaxyGirl said: I've never seen something like this. What was the company's explanation of this? Because I'm really curious of what exactly it is. All they said is "it is a paraffin wax", nothing else. Goldie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trappeur Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I like! Looks woodsy! Just my style.... Trappeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I've never seen palm make patterns like that before. My guess is it might have something to do with the scent. Some fragrances do crystalize under certain conditions. But then I have never seen a fragrance crystalize in a finished candle either. IDK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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