Product description

Special soy wax for the production of scented waxes for aroma lamps and also for the production of tea light candles. The wax has not been produced from genetically modified raw materials, does not contain palm wax.

This wax is not intended or suitable for the production of container candles or for the production of self contained cast candles.

Before you start making scented waxes or candles, study the manufacturing process in detail and try each new combination (whether a container, wick, scent, colour or a mixture of different waxes) on one small candle and do a burn test. Only when the burning result is fully satisfactory should you start making candles in larger quantities. This will prevent unnecessary disappointment and the spoiling of large quantities of material.

How to melt the wax: Melt the wax in a water bath to a temperature of 75°C. A higher temperature will ensure better dissolution of the added dye. If you use natural wax and do not add colouring, heating it to 65°C is sufficient. It is important to stir the wax continuously during melting to avoid burning. It is recommended to reduce the heat just before the wax is completely melted. Avoid prolonged heating of the wax above 90°C.

How to colour wax: If you plan to colour scented waxes, melt the wax to 75°C as above and incorporate the colour directly into the whole batch of wax. The dye must be properly and evenly mixed.

How to add fragrance: You can add fragrance to your candles by using essential or fragrance oils, or a combination of the two. Before using the fragrances themselves, make sure they are fully soluble in oils (all fragrances in our range are suitable for use in candles and are soluble in oils). The amount depends on the type of fragrance used. In general, fragrance oils are much more concentrated and thus you only need to add a smaller amount than essential oils. Fragrance oils are already blended fragrance compositions, whereas essential oils are pure single-grade fragrances that we recommend mixing for the ideal result. Read more about the difference between fragrance oils and essential oils in the articles Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils. Ideal results will be achieved at 8%, however this wax will tolerate up to 12%. After the waxes have cooled, it is necessary to check that some of the fragrance components are not separating (this can happen especially with higher concentrations of fragrance).

How to choose the right wick: The optimum wick size depends on the dimensions of the container used. Generally, containers with a larger primer need a thicker wick, or the use of more than one wick. In addition, vegetable wax mixtures have a much higher viscosity than paraffin waxes and therefore need thicker burning wicks. Please note very strongly that the combination of each wick, container and wax needs to be properly tested before embarking on candle making. Since the burning of the wick is affected by the type and amount of dyes added in addition to the diameter of the container and the type of wax used, we cannot guarantee a correct and trouble-free burn for every combination. The final choice of wick should always be confirmed by individual customer testing. We recommend that you perform the first test with pure wax only, and if you are satisfied with the burn results, add different concentrations of fragrances and dyes gradually. It is also very useful to keep individual samples for a period of time so that you can return to each combination over time.

Pouring the wax: Ecosoya melt is recommended to be poured at a temperature of around 60°C. Adjust the temperature according to the room temperature. For cooler room temperatures, choose a higher pouring temperature to avoid lines forming when the wax touches the edges of the mould. The time the wax is heated to a higher temperature should be minimised - this will prevent the loss of the top notes of your fragrances.

Cooling the wax: Once the wax has been poured into the mould, it should be allowed to cool gradually. Allow the wax to sit for at least 24 hours before using it.