You can use any kind of wax for this project. u003cstrongu003eMy preference goes to soy wax or paraffin wax as they ignite well, aren’t too costly, and dries white.u003c/strongu003e Beeswax tends to be a little pricier and I like to reserve it for my homemade candles. But! This is a great project to use up your leftover candle wax that might otherwise go to waste.