“What Is Wax in Candles? Types, Uses & Complete Wax Guide”
Wax ek soft, solid aur melt-hone wala substance hota hai jo low temperature par pighal jata hai aur thanda hote hi dobara solid ban jata hai. Ye water-resistant hota hai, isliye paani se melt nahi hota.
Nature me wax plants, trees, animals, earth (petroleum), sab jagah milta hai.
Types of wax
🟡 1. Paraffin Wax
Ye sabse common wax hai. Smooth finish deta hai, fragrance ache se throw karta hai, isi liye scented candles me bahut famous hai.
Budget-friendly option.
🟢 2. Soy Wax
Pure natural, clean burning and eco-friendly. Jar candles me sabse zyada use hota hai.
Agar aap luxury scented candles banate ho, soy wax perfect hai.
🟠 3. Beeswax
Honey bees ‘ natural wax. Iska apna sweet fragrance hota hai, aur ye air ko bhi clean karta hai.
Slow burn hota hai, isliye long-lasting.
🟣 4. Palm Wax
Is wax me beautiful crystal/frost patterns bante hain. Decorative candles ke liye best.
🔵 5. Gel Wax
Ye transparent wax hota hai jisme aap shells, flowers, beads embed kar sakte ho.
Decorative aquarium candles isi se banti hain.
⚪ 6. Coconut Wax
Soft, creamy, long-lasting, premium wax. Price thoda high hota hai, but result top-class.
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Wax kaise Banta Hai?
wax banne ka process uske source par depend karta hai.
Soy Wax
Soybean ko press karke oil nikalte hain → phir oil ko hydrogenation process se thanda karke solid wax banate hain.
Ye pure natural hota hai.
Beeswax
Honey bees honeycomb banati hain. Un combs ko melt karte hain → filter karte hain → clean golden wax ready.
Paraffin Wax
Crude oil ko jab refine kiya jata hai to us process me ek by-product nikalta hai — wahi paraffin wax hai.
Ye affordable aur easily available hota hai.
Gel Wax
Mineral oil + resin mix karke jelly-like transparent wax banaya jata hai.
Use of Wax
⭐ 1. Candle Making (Sabse common use)
Wax ka sabse bada use candle making me hota hai.
Jar candles
Decorative candles
Scented candles
Pillar candles
Wax melts
Candle ki flame, fragrance throw, burning time sab wax par depend karta hai.
⭐ 2. Cosmetics & Skincare Products
Aap daily jitne beauty products use karti ho, unme wax hota hi hota hai:
Lip balm (lips ko moisturize karne ke liye)
Lipstick (shape banaye rakhta hai)
Creams & lotions (soft texture deta hai)
Mascara & makeup sticks
Wax skin ko protection layer bhi deta hai.
⭐ 3. Polishes
Wax floors, furniture aur shoes polish me use hota hai:
Shoe polish
Wood polish
Car polish
Floor polish
Ye shine provide karta hai aur surface ko protect karta hai.
⭐ 4. Crayons & Art Material
Crayons wax se hi bante hain.
Isme colour pigments mix kiye jate hain.
⭐ 5. Food Industry
Yes! Wax food industry me bhi use hota hai:
Fruits and vegetables par thin wax coating hoti hai → shine aur freshness ke liye
Candies/chocolates par coating
Chewing gum me wax ka texture use hota hai
Cheese ke outer layer par wax hoti hai (protection ke liye)
⭐ 6. Waterproofing Products
Wax paani ko repell karta hai, isliye waterproofing me kaam aata hai:
Rain jackets
Leather bags
Boots
Tents
Wooden items
Inpar wax coating karne se water resistance badh jata hai.
⭐ 7. Packaging Industry
Paper & cardboard ko waterproof banane ke liye wax apply kiya jata hai:
Food delivery boxes
Milk cartons
Butter paper
Hot food wrapping paper
⭐ 8. Industrial Uses
Wax industry me heavy-duty kaam ke liye use hota hai:
Machine lubrication
Rubber processing
Electrical insulation
Metal casting
⭐ 9. Medicine & Healthcare
Medicines me bhi wax ka use hota hai:
Capsules ke outer coating me
Dental wax (braces ke liye)
Ointment thickener
⭐ 10. Decoration & Craft Work
Wax art & craft me bhi use hota hai:
Wax flowers
Wax seals (envelopes par)
Resin art me mix
Home decor items
Best Wax For Candle Making
- Scented Jar Candle Soy Wax
- Decorative Pillar Candle Paraffin / Palm Wax
- Transparent Decorative Gel Wax
- Premium Natural Candle Beeswax
- Budget Candles Paraffin Wax
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