Hurricane High-Melt Paraffin Wax

BB-Hurricane Wax is a specialty high-melt paraffin wax for decorative candle projects that require more heat resistance and structure than standard container or pillar waxes.

It is commonly used to make hurricane candle shells, decorative wax sleeves, gel candle embeds, and molded wax pieces that need to retain their shape.

The semi-translucent appearance can also be used to create decorative lighting effects, layered color effects, and embedded designs.

This wax is not intended to replace a standard container wax or regular pillar wax. Project-specific testing is required.

• High-melt paraffin wax for specialty candle projects
• Designed for hurricane shells and wax sleeves
• Useful for wax embeds in gel candle projects
• Semi-translucent decorative appearance
• Firm structure for molded decorative pieces
• Higher heat resistance than standard low-melt candle waxes
• Best suited to controlled mold and specialty wax work

1. Cut or break the slab wax into smaller pieces.
2. Weigh the amount needed for your project.
3. Melt the wax until completely liquid.
4. Add candle dye if desired and mix thoroughly.
5. Add fragrance only if the project requires it.
6. Pour into the prepared hurricane mold, embed mold, or decorative mold.
7. Allow the wax to cool completely before unmolding.
8. Test the finished piece in the final candle or gel-wax design before production.

Hurricane candle shells are hollow decorative wax forms designed to surround a separate light source or candle system rather than function like a standard solid pillar candle.

BB-Hurricane Wax is useful for this application because its higher melt point and firm structure help the shell maintain its shape.

• Keep wall thickness as consistent as possible.
• Allow the shell to cool completely before removing it from the mold.
• Test the finished shell with the exact lighting or candle system you plan to use.
• Watch for cracking, warping, or softening during testing.

BB-Hurricane Wax can be used to make decorative wax embeds for gel candle projects.

Its higher melt point helps the embed maintain its shape better when incorporated into a gel candle design.

• Allow embeds to cool completely before use.
• Test dye levels for color stability and appearance.
• Test the embed with the exact gel wax used in the finished project.
• Check for color migration, bleeding, cloudiness, or shape changes over time.

BB-Hurricane Wax can typically be tested with fragrance loads up to approximately 6%, but many hurricane shells and decorative embeds do not require fragrance at all.

Fragrance oil can soften decorative wax pieces, change clarity, affect mold release, or reduce structural stability, so lower fragrance levels may be preferable for decorative applications.

Wick selection is not a primary consideration because this wax is mainly intended for shells, sleeves, embeds, and specialty decorative projects.

Hurricane wax and standard pillar wax are intended for different projects.

• BB-Hurricane Wax: Specialty high-melt wax for hurricane shells, decorative sleeves, gel embeds, and heat-resistant wax pieces.
• BB-P55: More directly suited to standard paraffin pillar and molded candles that are designed to burn with a wick.
• BB-C35: Soy-based pillar and mold wax for freestanding candle projects.

Choose Hurricane Wax when the decorative wax structure itself is the primary project. Choose a pillar wax when the main goal is a conventional freestanding burning candle.

Hurricane shells and embeds are sensitive to mold temperature, pour temperature, cooling speed, wall thickness, dye, and fragrance level.

• Cracking: Avoid cold molds, cold rooms, and rapid cooling.
• Air bubbles: Pour slowly and avoid splashing wax against the mold wall.
• Poor mold release: Allow the wax to cool completely before unmolding.
• Cloudy finish: Test pour temperature, dye amount, and cooling conditions.
• Weak structure: Reduce fragrance load and review mold design or wall thickness.
• Warping: Check mold shape, wall thickness, cooling speed, and heat exposure.
• Embed bleeding: Test the embed in the exact final gel or candle system before production.
• Color looks different after molding: Test dye concentration and mold thickness because the semi-translucent wax can change the way colors appear.

Store BB-Hurricane Wax in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, dust, and strong odors.

BB-Hurricane Wax is supplied in slab form.

During warm-weather shipping, the slab may soften slightly or show minor surface marks. This normally does not affect usability.

Allow the wax to return to room temperature before cutting, weighing, or melting.

What is Hurricane Wax used for?
Hurricane Wax is mainly used for hurricane candle shells, decorative wax sleeves, gel candle embeds, and other high-melt decorative wax pieces.

Is Hurricane Wax a regular pillar wax?
No. It is a specialty high-melt paraffin wax. For standard pillar candles, use a wax designed specifically for pillar candle making.

Can I use Hurricane Wax for container candles?
No. It is not intended as a standard jar or tin candle wax.

Can I use Hurricane Wax for gel candle embeds?
Yes. Decorative gel candle embeds are one of its main applications. Always test the embed with the exact gel wax, dye, fragrance, and finished design.

Can I make decorative wax sleeves with Hurricane Wax?
Yes. Its high melt point and firm structure make it suitable for decorative wax shell and sleeve projects.

Why is Hurricane Wax semi-translucent?
Its semi-translucent appearance helps create decorative effects in shells, sleeves, and embeds. Dye amount and wax thickness can change the final appearance.

Can I add fragrance oil?
Yes, but many decorative applications do not require fragrance. Up to approximately 6% can be tested, but higher fragrance levels may reduce firmness or affect appearance.

Does Hurricane Wax need a wick?
Not for its primary uses as shells, sleeves, or embeds. If you plan to burn it directly as a candle, full wick and burn testing is required.

How is Hurricane Wax different from BB-P55?
Hurricane Wax is a specialty high-melt wax for decorative shells and embeds. BB-P55 is a more conventional paraffin pillar and mold wax designed for freestanding burning candles.

How is Hurricane Wax different from BB-P150?
BB-P150 is mainly a high-melt blending and hardening wax for custom formulas. Hurricane Wax is specifically positioned for decorative shells, sleeves, and embed projects.

Why did my hurricane shell crack?
Cracking can be caused by cold molds, rapid cooling, uneven wall thickness, or pouring conditions that do not match the mold and room temperature.

Why is my wax embed bleeding into gel?
Dye, fragrance, gel formula, and temperature can all affect color migration. Test the exact embed and gel combination before production.

Why did my shell warp?
Warping can be related to uneven wall thickness, mold design, cooling conditions, or excessive heat exposure.

Is Hurricane Wax beginner-friendly?
It is better suited to intermediate makers because hurricane shells and embeds require mold control, temperature testing, and project-specific evaluation.