Product description

KeraGreen Pillar soy wax in lozenge form is an eco-friendly and natural solution for casting freestanding candles in moulds. Its practical granule form makes it easy to measure the amount of wax needed to make candles and to mix dyes and fragrances. This vegetable wax guarantees a clean and even burn while being environmentally friendly. The wax is made from soy beans, which are GMO, but GMOs are not present in the wax itself (they are only measured in the proteins).

KeraGreen Pillar Soy Wax is made from renewable and biodegradable sources within the European Union.

It can be dyed and holds its scent nicely. It is compatible with most fragrance and essential oils, with the best results being achieved with fragrances that are designed directly into soy waxes. There is no need to add any additional additives. Candle parts can be re-melted and reused, but it is not recommended to heat the wax above 85°C.

Study the candle making process in detail before you start making candles and try each new combination (whether of container, wick, scent, colour or blends 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: We recommend melting the wax and keeping it warm at around 70-75°C. The melting temperature of the wax is about 50°C. 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 85-90°C.

How to colour the wax: If you want to colour the wax with special candle dyes, it is recommended to increase the temperature of the wax momentarily to allow the dyes to melt and mix properly. Ideally, mix the dye with a small amount of wax, which is heated to 75°C and mixed well. This dyed portion is then mixed into the wax heated to about 70°C, again taking care to mix and incorporate the dye properly into the wax. The dye must be evenly mixed. If you want to create darker shades of colour, add a small amount of black.

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 can be used 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-blend 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. For this type of wax, 5-8% fragrance ingredients are ideal, with a maximum usable amount of 10%. It is ideal to add the fragrance ingredients just before pouring the wax into the containers at a minimum temperature of 70°C. After adding the fragrance, we recommend stirring the wax for 1-2 minutes to ensure the ideal dispersion of the fragrance.

How to choose the right wick: The optimal wick size depends on the final dimensions of the candle. Generally, larger diameter candles need a thicker wick, or the use of more than one wick. Additionally, vegetable wax blends have a much higher viscosity than paraffin waxes and therefore need thicker burning wicks. Please note very strongly that the combination of each wick and wax needs to be properly tested before embarking on candle making. Since wick burning is affected by the type and amount of dyes added in addition to the diameter of the candle and the type of wax used, we cannot guarantee proper and trouble-free burning 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.

Mould preparation: moulds should be clean, dry and free of any dirt. They should be at least room temperature, but heating them to about 45-50°C has the advantage of making it easy to remove the candles from the moulds.

Pouring the wax: We recommend pouring the melted and heated wax, complete with the desired scents and colours, at 65°C into the preheated moulds. The specific wax pouring temperature should be adjusted to the room temperature and other individual conditions. However, the time that the wax is heated to a higher temperature should be minimised - this will prevent the loss of the top notes of your fragrances and also the formation of cracks and voids during cooling.

Cooling the wax: After pouring the wax into the wick container, it should be allowed to cool gradually. Rapid cooling can cause cracks and voids. Allow the candle to sit for at least 24 hours before lighting it for the first time. If you get a crack or cavity on the surface of the candle (the centre falls through), finish the candle by pouring a small amount of melted wax on the surface or by heating the surface of the candle with a heat gun.

The wax is biodegradable and suitable for vegans. No animal products are used in its production and no animal tests have been carried out. This wax comes in granular form.

For more information on the quality of the product, please refer to the attestation, which we update every time we make a new batch.

All raw materials supplied are of cosmetic quality, not suitable for internal use. Please use appropriate protective equipment when handling.