Isn't this palm wax?

[GoldieMN]

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

[Jcandleattic]

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. 

[TallTayl]

Is it glitter? If it rubs off on your finger tip it very well might be added after.

[GalaxyGirl]

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. 

[GoldieMN]

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

[GoldieMN]

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

[GoldieMN]

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

[Trappeur]

I like!  Looks woodsy!  Just my style....

 

Trappeur

[Candybee]

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.