candlescience soy wax

1. What is the difference between 444 and 464 soy wax?
2. Is 464 soy wax skin safe?
3. What happens if you overheat soy wax?
4. What is the best soy wax?
5. What soy wax holds the most fragrance?
6. What wax holds the most fragrance?
7. Is soy wax skin safe?
8. What temperature should I pour 464 soy wax?
9. What temperature should you pour soy wax?
10. Why do my soy candles not smell?
11. How long should soy candles cure?
12. When should I pour my soy wax?

What is the difference between 444 and 464 soy wax?

The main difference between the Golden Foods Soy Wax 444 and the Golden Foods Soy Wax 464 is the melting point. While the 444 soy wax has a higher melting point, like the original soy wax, the 464 soy wax is not the same. ... However, this lower melt point allows for a better glass adhesion in the finished candle!

Is 464 soy wax skin safe?

Because of its low melt point, soy wax is most commonly used for massage candle making – and it's super easy. Being a natural vegetable wax it is also safer on the skin, which is great news for those with allergies or sensitivities.

What happens if you overheat soy wax?

Wick Is Off-Center

If the wick is placed too far to one side or the wick leans, you may end up with a candle that burns on one side only. In some extreme cases, the wick can get too close to the side of the jar and overheat the glass, causing it to shatter.

What is the best soy wax?

Our picks will help you make the best choice.

1. Golden Brands Natural Soy Wax. Most soy wax products are sold in flake form, which makes melting them a breeze. ...
2. The Candlemaker's Store Natural Soy Wax. ...
3. Virginia Candle Supply Para-Soy Wax. ...
4. American Soy Organics Soy Wax Beads. ...
5. Candlewic Natural Soy Wax.

What soy wax holds the most fragrance?

These are our picks for best throwing soy waxes:

• AAK Golden Brands 464. Our favorite wax and longtime best seller. We use 464 for all of our fragrance testing because we found it produces the strongest scent while burning.
• AAK Golden Brands 444. Very similar to 464, but with a slightly higher melt point.

What wax holds the most fragrance?

IGI's 4627 "Comfort Blend" holds the most fragrance of any wax we carry! It can hold 2 oz.

Is soy wax skin safe?

Bramble Berry Container Soy Wax is skin-safe and can be used for massage products. Not all soy candle wax is safe for use on skin so be sure to double check with your vendor if you're not using a Bramble Berry wax.

What temperature should I pour 464 soy wax?

The temperature at which you pour your wax into your containers can affect the appearance of your finished candles. Typically, 464 should be poured around 135ºF to get the smooth tops and appealing finish users love about this wax.

What temperature should you pour soy wax?

The pouring temperature depends on the wax. Each blend/brand of soy wax may have its own properties and additives that affect the pouring temperature. The industry standard is to pour around 135° F, or just as the wax starts to look slightly opaque, but some wax can be poured as high as 160-175° F.

Why do my soy candles not smell?

When using soy wax to craft your candles, a lack of hot throw is just the nature of the wax. However, it could be possible that there was not enough fragrance or scent added to the melted wax.

How long should soy candles cure?

Most people recommend at least 24 to 48 hours for a paraffin-based candle, and up to a week for a soy-based candle.

When should I pour my soy wax?

In general a Soy container wax should be poured anywhere from 120 degrees F up to 140 degrees F. Pillar candles made with paraffin wax will get best results when poured in excess of 180 degrees F, most one pour waxes 150-160 degrees F and container candles made with other paraffin waxes would be 170-180 degrees F.