{"product_id":"bb-c83-coconut-wax-for-container-candles","title":"BB-C83 Coconut Container Wax","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-page\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cstyle\u003e\n    .bb-product-page {\n      font-family: inherit;\n      color: #333;\n      line-height: 1.65;\n      max-width: 980px;\n      margin: 0 auto;\n    }\n\n    .bb-intro {\n      margin-bottom: 24px;\n      font-size: 15px;\n      color: #444;\n    }\n\n    .bb-highlight {\n      background: #f8f6f2;\n      border: 1px solid #e6e0d8;\n      border-radius: 14px;\n      padding: 18px 20px;\n      margin: 20px 0 28px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-highlight h3 {\n      margin: 0 0 10px;\n      font-size: 18px;\n      color: #2f5f73;\n      letter-spacing: 0.2px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-highlight ul {\n      margin: 0;\n      padding-left: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-highlight li {\n      margin: 4px 0;\n    }\n\n    .bb-property-card {\n      background: #ffffff;\n      border: 1px solid #e7e7e7;\n      border-radius: 18px;\n      padding: 24px;\n      margin: 28px 0;\n      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\n      max-width: 520px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-property-card h3 {\n      margin: 0 0 18px;\n      font-size: 19px;\n      color: #333;\n    }\n\n    .bb-row {\n      display: flex;\n      justify-content: space-between;\n      gap: 18px;\n      border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeeee;\n      padding: 10px 0;\n      font-size: 14px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-row:last-child {\n      border-bottom: none;\n    }\n\n    .bb-label {\n      font-weight: 600;\n      color: #333;\n    }\n\n    .bb-value {\n      color: #6f7478;\n      text-align: right;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion {\n      border-top: 1px solid #2f5f73;\n      margin-top: 30px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion details {\n      border-bottom: 1px solid #2f5f73;\n      padding: 0;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion summary {\n      cursor: pointer;\n      list-style: none;\n      font-size: 20px;\n      font-weight: 600;\n      color: #2f5f73;\n      padding: 17px 0;\n      position: relative;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion summary::after {\n      content: \"+\";\n      position: absolute;\n      right: 6px;\n      top: 50%;\n      transform: translateY(-50%);\n      font-size: 28px;\n      font-weight: 300;\n      color: #2f5f73;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion details[open] summary::after {\n      content: \"–\";\n    }\n\n    .bb-panel {\n      padding: 0 0 20px;\n      font-size: 15px;\n      color: #444;\n    }\n\n    .bb-panel ul,\n    .bb-panel ol {\n      margin-top: 8px;\n      padding-left: 22px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-panel li {\n      margin: 5px 0;\n    }\n\n    .bb-note {\n      background: #fafafa;\n      border-left: 4px solid #2f5f73;\n      padding: 12px 14px;\n      margin-top: 12px;\n      font-size: 14px;\n      color: #555;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 640px) {\n      .bb-row {\n        display: block;\n      }\n\n      .bb-value {\n        display: block;\n        text-align: left;\n        margin-top: 2px;\n      }\n\n      .bb-property-card {\n        max-width: 100%;\n      }\n\n      .bb-accordion summary {\n        font-size: 18px;\n        padding-right: 34px;\n      }\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBB-C83 Coconut Container Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft coconut-based container wax made for glass jars, tins, and small-batch candle making. It has a creamy off-white appearance, low shrink profile, strong jar adhesion potential, and a smooth luxury-style finish when properly tested.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-highlight\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGlass jar candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCandle tins and tealights\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCoconut-based container candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMakers who want a soft, smooth, low-shrink wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-property-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWax Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eWax Type\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eCoconut-Based Container Wax\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eJars, Tins, Tealights\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eForm\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eSoft Slab\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eSoft Creamy Off-White\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eMelt Point\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003e124–127°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003ePour Temp\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eAround 190°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eFragrance Load\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003e8–10%\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eWick Series\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eCD Starting Point\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eTesting Required\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-accordion\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDescription\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          BB-C83 Coconut Container Wax is a soft coconut-based slab wax designed for container candles. It is a good option for makers who want a creamy luxury-style candle appearance, smooth tops, strong glass adhesion potential, and low shrinkage.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          This wax is soft and should be used in containers, not freestanding candle shapes. Final results depend on your fragrance oil, wick, vessel, dye, room temperature, and cure time.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eKey Features\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCoconut-based wax for container candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSoft slab form for easy cutting and melting\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCreamy off-white luxury-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLow shrink profile for clear glass jars\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eGood jar adhesion when properly tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eStrong cold and hot throw potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n        \u003col\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCut or break the soft slab wax into smaller pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMelt wax until fully liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAdd fragrance oil at your tested fragrance-add temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eStir slowly and evenly until fully blended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePour into a prepared jar, tin, or tealight cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAllow the candle to cool fully before burn testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bb-note\"\u003e\n          Suggested starting point: heat wax to about 200°F, add fragrance around 200°F, and test pouring around 190°F. Adjust based on your vessel, fragrance oil, and room temperature.\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eFragrance \u0026amp; Wick Testing\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          A common fragrance load range for BB-C83 is 8–10%. Do not push fragrance load higher without testing. Too much fragrance oil can cause sweating, poor burn quality, wick clogging, or weak hot throw.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          CD wicks are a common starting point for this wax, but wick size must be tested with your exact jar, fragrance oil, dye, and fragrance load.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bb-note\"\u003e\n          Do not wick BB-C83 the same way you wick GB 464, GB 444, or IGI 6006. Soft coconut-based wax can burn differently even in the same jar.\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          BB-C83 can create smooth container candles, but formula testing still matters. Sweating, wet spots, sinkholes, weak scent throw, or wick issues can happen if the temperature, fragrance load, or wick size is wrong.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower fragrance load or test a different fragrance oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet spots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm jars slightly and avoid fast cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinkholes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test a hotter pour and slower cooling process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeak scent throw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test fragrance load, cure time, and wick size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge flame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wick down and retest before selling finished candles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall flame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wick up or reduce fragrance load if the candle struggles to burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Store wax in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, and strong odors.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          BB-C83 is a soft coconut-based slab wax and may soften during hot-weather shipping. This usually does not damage the wax. Let the wax return to room temperature before cutting, weighing, or melting.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eQ \u0026amp; A\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs BB-C83 beginner-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Yes, but it is best for makers who can test temperature, fragrance load, and wick size. It is soft and behaves differently from standard soy wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is BB-C83 best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        It is best used for container candles, including glass jars, candle tins, and tealights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs BB-C83 pure coconut wax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        It is better described as a coconut-based container wax. Do not assume it is 100% coconut unless your supplier documentation specifically confirms that claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs BB-C83 better than GB 464?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Not automatically. BB-C83 gives a softer, smoother coconut-style finish and low shrink profile. GB 464 is a classic soy container wax with wider beginner use. Choose based on your brand, vessel, fragrance oil, and burn tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs BB-C83 better than IGI 6006?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        They are different wax styles. BB-C83 is coconut-based and softer. IGI 6006 is a paraffin-soy blend known for strong hot throw and easy tops. Do not compare only by scent throw; compare burn, surface, adhesion, and brand positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this wax for molds or pillar candles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        No. BB-C83 is too soft for freestanding candles. Use a pillar or mold wax instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this wax for wax melts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        It is mainly designed for container candles. For wax melts, use a harder tart or melt wax for better firmness and release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the wax in slab form?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Slab form is common for soft wax blends. Cut or break the slab into smaller pieces before melting for easier weighing and faster melting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long should candles cure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Many makers test coconut-based candles after several days, but 1–2 weeks of curing may improve fragrance performance depending on the fragrance oil and formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloombay","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":49139898974516,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lbs","offer_id":49139899007284,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":49139899040052,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 lbs","offer_id":49139899072820,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/5416\/5044\/files\/coconutwax1_511bd89e-4b35-4098-8a98-192f22b02306.png?v=1780043304","url":"https:\/\/www.bloombayshop.com\/products\/bb-c83-coconut-wax-for-container-candles","provider":"Bloombay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}