Candle wax refills are on the rise. Modern consumers care more about sustainability than ever before, and are prioritising green and eco-friendly products when they do their shopping.
Candles have a long history stretching back more than 5,000 years. But since the mid-19th century, with the invention of paraffin wax, they’ve commonly come in jars or containers. The biggest downside is that buyers typically tossed away the containers once the candle wax was burnt up, leading to waste.
Yet some candle jars are too beautiful to toss away, especially the ones you’ve lovingly crafted using your own creative flair. Wax refills are a simple, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way to rekindle the spark. With a wax refill you can use your favourite custom candle at home or at special events again and again. It’s no wonder this option has been growing in popularity in recent years.
Creating a custom candle unleashes your artistic side and puts your old Mason jars, teacups, wine bottles or ceramic pots to good use. As leading suppliers of candles in Australia, Hall of Flame makes candle refill a breeze with our revolutionary SANDWAX™ - the product that can turn just about anything into a candle.
The benefits of candle wax refills
It’s easy and convenient to buy a new candle, use it once and toss it away when you’re done. But it often means paying higher costs for another empty jar that you have to throw away or find a use for. Some of the biggest perks of embracing wax refills instead include:
It’s sustainable and waste-free
Candle jars take resources, energy and work to produce and are designed to handle flames and heat. By giving them a second life serving their intended purpose, you make the most of the resources and save a strong and worthy vessel from becoming landfill.
It’s cost-effective
Refills are more affordable and make better use of your budget than buying a completely new candle of the same style or quality. You’re only buying the wax, not paying for the whole package all over again!
Mess is minimal
The wax and wick are located entirely within the vessel, which prevents the wax from overflowing and spilling onto any surrounding surfaces.
Your vessel lives on
If you’ve designed a unique, funky custom candle vessel, you can give it eternal life rather than locking it away in a closet forever. Not only do you get the satisfaction of creating something that’s uniquely your own, you can let it shine again and again and again.
The best occasions for homemade and custom candles
Your vibrant homemade designs and creative candle vessels are perfect for all kinds of occasions both large and small. Some of the best times to bring out a custom candle include:
Weddings and anniversaries
At weddings, you can use custom candles for ceremonies, decorations and favours and personalise them with names, dates, symbols and quotes. A well-placed custom candle during your anniversary dinner also makes for a strong symbol of your enduring bond.
Birthdays
Custom candles can be personalised to the tastes of the birthday recipient and with custom text, photos and graphics.
Gifts
Whether it’s a friend’s birthday, a housewarming, Christmas etc., a custom candle makes for a heartwarming gift with a personal touch (throw in some wax refills to make it a gift that keeps on giving).
Corporate and branding
If you’re in an industry like real estate, retail or the creative industries, a custom candle can be unique and thoughtful gift to clients and other small businesses in your field.
How to make a sand candle with SANDWAX™
Making a sand candle with SANDWAX™ is a simple process:
Choose your vessel
Select a heat-safe container with a recommended minimum width of 11cm and depth of 10cm.
Pour the granules
Fill your vessel with SANDWAX™ granules about 3/4 high.
Insert the wick
Place the wick in the middle of the granules, ensuring that about 0.5 centimetres remains above the surface for easy lighting.
Re-use the wax
After the candle has burnt away, allow the remaining wax to cool and harden and then remove it. Shake out the granules and your candle is ready for its next use.
Buy SANDWAX™ refills from Hall of Flame
Hall of Flame’s SANDWAX™ wax refills let you endlessly refill and re-use your own creative custom candle designs. SANDWAX™ only melts when it comes into contact with a flame, meaning that after the wax cools you can easily remove the hardened section with no mess. It has a unique shape and structure that allows it to suit any shape or size and float on water, making it ideal for a range of applications.
Hall of Flame has SANDWAX™ available in packages of all sizes from small refills to large buckets. To find out more about our candle refill options and candles in Australia, call Hall of Flame on 1800 573 888 or e-mail hello@hallofflame.store.
