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Can You Melt Candle Wax in a Microwave

Can You Melt Wax in a Microwave?

Yes, you can melt candle wax in a microwave, especially if you are preparing small batches of candle wax. However, to be safe, never leave the wax unattended and always keep a close eye on the process. Not all microwaves are the same so you need to understand the power of your own particular oven.

Let's be honest! This method may be quick and it may be easy but it isn't the preferred method to melt candle wax. However, with care it does work, especially with small batches of candle wax.

 

Can you melt candle wax in a microwave
Can you melt wax in a microwave? Short answer, Yes but follow saftey first advice. Hand poured candles available in our online shop, click here...

 

How to Melt Candle Wax in a Microwave... Safely

  • Cut your wax into small pieces to ensure even melting. All the pieces should be roughly trhe same size.
  • Use a heat-resistant, microwave-safe container, preferably one with a handle for easy pouring.
  • Heat the candle wax in short bursts, starting with maybe 30 seconds at a time until you get to know how long it takes to melt. Obvioulsy, you want to avoid it boiling over in the mircowave!
  • Continue stirring after each 30 second burst until fully melted.

Can You Melt Soy Wax in the Microwave?

We have not checked melting every candle wax on the market in a microwave, but we have with soy wax and yes you can melt it in a microwave. Use the method described above and be careful.

FelinFach Candles, Diffusers and Accessories

Modern-Day Candle Chandler

A Candle Chandler? - "a maker and seller of tallow, wax candles, and also usually soap". 

We are a modern-day candle chandler, a candle maker using traditional methods and skills. We hand pour soy wax candles but also other fragrance items such as reed diffusers, wax melts and candle and diffuser refills.

 

 

 

 

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If you need the full low-down on our chandlery, candle and soapery products, we’ve got all the details and information you’ll need in our Knowledge Base. Browse through these articles and experience all your candle-care resources in one place, click here... 

 

Candle Safety

It is always important to treat your ;3 wick candles safely and with care. Please note the follow candle care advice... 

  • Never leave a burning candle unattended.
  • Place candles on a stable surface away from flammable objects.
  • Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
  • Extinguish candles before going to bed or leaving the house.
  • Do not place candles too close together.

More information on Candle Safety and Care, click here...

 

About FelinFach

Welsh Blankets - Traditional Caernarfon poercullis patterns, contemporary colourspatterns Wool Throws - Hand woven in Wales Chandlery - Hand Poured Candles, Reed diffusers and wax melts - handmade in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. Hand dyed yarn, dyed only with natural dyes Craft Courses - Natural Dyeing Gift Cards - By Post or by Email 

 

Located in Pembrokeshire Wales, our ethos is defined in the three words...

NATURAL TRADITIONAL HANDMADE.

We are a proud supporter of Americymru the Campaign for Wool, Global Welsh and Red Dragon America.

 

Last updated 2nd August 2024

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