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    Are there any other ways to melt gel wax?
    Filip Kabashi
    Candlemaking Expert
    Filip Kabashi is a Candlemaking Expert based in Ontario, Canada. Filip and his brother Anton founded Berryline Candles in 2021, offering pet-safe candles handmade with coconut wax. Berryline’s candles are also paraffin-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, and cruelty-free. Committed to sustainability, Berryline Candles incorporates eco-friendly practices in production and packaging to minimize environmental impact. Berryline Candles has been featured in Biz X Magazine, The Penthouse Magazine, and the “Hello, Hello World” podcast. Berryline Candles is also a 2023 Community Votes Award winner for Best Candles in Windsor, a 2024 Canadian Choice Award Winner for Best Online Candle Shop and a 2024 Global Recognition Award recipient.
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    You can also melt gel wax using the double boiler method. Start by placing your gel wax in a container, then set this container inside a pot of simmering water. This method provides gentle, even heat, preventing the wax from overheating and igniting. Remember to always monitor the temperature of your wax with a thermometer to ensure your safety and avoid burning or scalding.
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    Is it possible to use hair gel for the process?
    Community Answer
    Most hair gels are highly flammable, so I'd strongly recommend you don't try this.
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    Is this fiberglass resin?
    Community Answer
    No. Fiberglass resin is extremely toxic if burnt.
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    Can I use crayons with some wax for this?
    Community Answer
    Not if you are using the gel. You can, however, use wax crayons to add color when making wax candles.
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    Can I microwave gel wax for a gel candle?
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    Do not try this. While traditional waxes such as paraffin and soy wax are more combustible than gel, gel wax is still in fact combustible and still needs to be carefully monitored.
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