Hey everyone so I have tried parafin wax and also soy wax. The soy wax candle looks PERFECT but it breaks easy. And parafin is out of the picture because it’s toxic to breathe in. So I’m stuck with beeswax. I do have to admit I am struggling to properly melt the wax at the recommended temperature. By the time all the wax fully melts, it jumps to around 180 degrees.
I have reasons to believe that my mold isn’t the problem (it is DIY) because the soy wax version turned out super smooth with no craters or air bubbles. I will try to make another candle tomorrow, using everyone’s advice. I just can’t believe how much of a struggle it is!
here is the soy wax version I made, and here is the mold release I am using.