What are the benefits of natural waxes?
*Beeswax is made by honey bees from the nectar of flowers. It has a sweet, natural fragrance and a beautiful yellow color all its own. It also burns longer and cleaner than other waxes. When you purchase our beeswax candles and tarts, you are receiving a top-quality product, as well as, supporting apothecaries.
*Soy Wax is safe for children and pets. Its made from soybeans, which is a renewable source. Buying soybean products aids economic growth for the agricultural sector of the US economy. Soy wax is a clean burning wax and its easily cleaned up with soap and water.
*Palm Wax is a renewable source since it is made from the palm plant. It is a natural vegatable wax that is safe for the environment and you. When you purchase our palm wax candles and tarts you are supporting the farmers who grow palm.

Why does a candle leave wax on the sides of the container as it burns?
*This generally occurs when the candle isn’t allowed to form a uniform pool of melted wax. “Tunneling” may occur if the candle is lit and then extinguished before the pool of melted wax has formed. Try to burn your candle a minimum of 2 hours to insure a sufficient wax pool is created.

Why do wicks get a large black "glob" on them sometimes?
*Mushrooming is carbon build up and is normal for scented candles. Long burn times can easily create a mushroom in any candle, especially if the wick isn't kept trimmed to one quarter of an inch.

How can I make my votive last longer?
*Great question! Votives should always be burned in a tight fitting votive holder, as this will give an even melt pool across and down the cup. This will eliminate any wasting of wax and a cleaner, better burning candle.

Can you give me a comparison of the different waxes?

The Benefits of Natural Waxes & Paraffin
*Beeswax is made by honey bees from the nectar of flowers. It has a sweet, natural fragrance and a beautiful yellow color all its own. It also burns longer and cleaner than other waxes. Your receiving a better candle, as well as, supporting our apothecaries.
*Soy Wax is non-toxic. Its made from soybeans, which is a renewable source. Buying soybean products aids economic growth for the agricultural sector of the US economy. Soy wax is a clean burning wax and its easily cleaned up with soap and water.
*Palm Wax is made from the fruit of the palm tree. This same palm oil is used in many lotions, soaps and skin care products. It’s a renewable resource and purchasing a palm wax candle helps support farmers who raise the palm wax trees for a living. Palm wax burns at a much cooler and slower rate than some waxes. Some reports give palm wax candles a 50% longer burn time and it holds twice as much fragrance than other waxes.
*Paraffin wax has been used for candle making since the mid-1800’s. There has never been any scientific evidence that paraffin wax is harmful to your health in any way at all. Some chandlers use this falsehood to get you to buy their candles, but not Prim Crow Studio. Although its not a renewable source, it is very useful in certain candle making applications.

What if I want to sell your products under my name?

*Yes, that's okay! We are happy to sell any of our items without labels so that you can put your very own labels on them! Just let us know in the comments section when checking out!