Each palm wax candle is unique in appearance because of the patterns that appear on the sides of the candle in the creation process. After using a candle for just a couple of hours the candle begins to take on a lantern like effect. It's truly beautiful. Palm Wax is a hard, smooth and dry wax � less oily than the more typically used paraffin or soy waxes. Smokeless palm wax candles last longer, and will not melt in shipping (as other waxes often do) because of its higher melting point.