About Wax Crystals

Wax crystals are particles of wax known as granulated wax or granulated wax crystals. Wax crystals have decorative and practical uses and can be found in most craft stores.

Features

• Wax crystals are generally very small -- about the size of grains of sand. They can be purchased uncolored or dyed, scented or unscented. Because the crystals reflect light, they give off a shiny, glassy appearance.

Types

• Most wax crystals are made from paraffin wax. Some vendors also produce and sell beeswax and candelilla wax crystals. The type of wax does not have a significant impact on the appearance of wax crystals.

Uses

• Wax crystals can be used to make candles. candle quartet 2 image by Catherine Fitzgerald from Fotolia.com

  Hobbyists who enjoy candle making can layer wax crystals to create unique, multicolored candles. Wax crystals can also be melted together and poured into molds to create pillar candles.