{"product_id":"bb-p55-paraffin-pillar-mold-wax","title":"BB-P55 Paraffin Pillar Mold 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-P55 Paraffin Pillar \u0026amp; Mold Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is a firm paraffin pillar wax made for molded candles, pillar candles, and freestanding decorative wax shapes. It offers a smooth glossy finish, strong color performance, and reliable mold release 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\u003ePillar candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMolded candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFreestanding decorative candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMakers who want a firm paraffin wax with smooth mold release\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\"\u003eParaffin Pillar \/ Mold 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\"\u003ePillars, Molds, Decorative Shapes\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\"\u003eWhite Granules\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\"\u003eWhite \/ Smooth Glossy Finish\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\"\u003e138–141°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\"\u003e4–6%\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\"\u003eIntermediate\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-P55 Paraffin Pillar \u0026amp; Mold Wax is designed for candles that need to stand on their own. It is a firm paraffin pillar wax with good mold shrink, smooth surface finish, and strong color retention.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          This wax is a good choice for pillar candles, molded candles, and freestanding decorative candle shapes. Final results depend on your mold shape, fragrance oil, wick, dye, pour temperature, and cooling process.\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\u003eParaffin wax for pillars and molds\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFirm structure for freestanding candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eWhite granular form for easy weighing and melting\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSmooth glossy paraffin-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eGood mold shrink for easier release\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eExcellent color retention compared with many natural waxes\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\u003eMeasure the wax granules by weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMelt wax until fully liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAdd dye if desired and stir until fully blended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAdd fragrance oil at your tested fragrance-add temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePour slowly into a prepared mold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAllow the candle to cool completely before unmolding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTop-off pours may be needed depending on mold size and shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bb-note\"\u003e\n          Suggested starting point: heat wax until fully melted, add fragrance around 190–200°F, and pour around 190°F. Avoid overheating and do not leave melting wax unattended.\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          Suggested fragrance load is 4–6%. Do not push fragrance load higher without testing. Pillar candles expose more surface area, so too much fragrance oil can soften the wax, cause sweating, affect mold release, or weaken the candle structure.\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 pillar diameter, mold shape, fragrance oil, dye, and fragrance load.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"bb-note\"\u003e\n          Do not over-wick pillar candles. A wick that is too large can cause sidewall blowout, heavy dripping, oversized flame, or unsafe burn behavior.\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          Paraffin pillar wax usually releases well from molds, but testing is still required. Sinkholes, cracking, air bubbles, sweating, mold marks, or burn issues can happen if temperature, mold type, fragrance load, or cooling speed is off.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor mold release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make sure the candle is fully cooled before unmolding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinkholes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test a second pour or top-off pour after the first pour sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir bubbles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour slowly and avoid splashing wax against the mold wall.\u003c\/li\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\u003eCracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid cold molds, cold rooms, and rapid cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePillar blowout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wick down or test a different wick series before selling finished candles.\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-P55 comes in white granular form for easy measuring and handling. During hot-weather shipping, granules may soften or clump together. This usually does not affect usability. Let the wax return to room temperature before 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-P55 beginner-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        It is better for intermediate makers. Pillar and mold candles require more testing than container candles because the candle must release from the mold and burn safely without a jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is BB-P55 best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        It is best used for pillar candles, molded candles, and freestanding decorative wax shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs BB-P55 a soy wax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        No. BB-P55 is a paraffin pillar wax. Do not market it as soy wax or natural soy wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is BB-P55 different from BB-C35?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        BB-P55 is a paraffin pillar wax with a smoother glossy finish, strong color retention, and good mold shrink. BB-C35 is a soy-based pillar wax with a more natural wax positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use BB-P55 for container candles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        It is not the best choice for container candles. Use a container wax such as GB 464, GB 444, GB 454, C-3, IGI 6006, BB-S10, or BB-C83 instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use BB-P55 for detailed molds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        It can work for many molded candle shapes, but very thin, delicate, or highly detailed molds may still need formula testing or a custom blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this wax for wax melts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        It may work for some molded wax projects, but a dedicated tart or wax melt wax is usually better for clamshells, snap bars, and strong fragrance melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did my pillar candle sink in the center?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Some shrinkage is normal with pillar wax. Use a top-off pour if needed and test your mold size, pour temperature, and cooling process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long should candles cure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Allow the candle to fully cool before unmolding. For fragrance performance, let candles cure for at least several days before final burn testing.\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":49139890127156,"sku":null,"price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lbs","offer_id":49139890159924,"sku":null,"price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":49139890192692,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 lbs","offer_id":49139890225460,"sku":null,"price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/5416\/5044\/files\/BB-P551.png?v=1779993583","url":"https:\/\/www.bloombayshop.com\/products\/bb-p55-paraffin-pillar-mold-wax","provider":"Bloombay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}