Product description

Special soy wax intended for the production of wax melts for aroma lamps and also for the production of tealight candles. The wax was not produced from genetically modified raw materials, it does not contain palm wax.

This wax is not intended or suitable for the production of container candles or for the production of free-standing molded candles.

Before you start the production of wax melts or candles, study the production procedure in detail and test every new combination (whether vessel, wick, fragrance, colour, or a blend of different waxes) first on one small candle and carry out a burn test. Only when the burn result is fully satisfactory should you start producing candles in larger quantities. This will help you avoid unnecessary disappointment and the devaluation of a large amount of material.

How to melt the wax: Melt the wax in a water bath to a temperature of 75°C. A higher temperature ensures better dissolution of the added dye. If you use natural wax and do not add dye, heating it to 65°C is sufficient. Continuous stirring during melting is important to prevent scorching. Just before the wax is completely melted, it is recommended to reduce the heating power. Avoid heating the wax above 90°C for a prolonged period.

How to colour the wax: If you plan to colour the wax melts, melt the wax to 75°C as stated above and incorporate the dye directly into the entire batch of wax. The dye must be thoroughly and evenly dispersed.

How to add fragrances: You can add fragrance to the candles by using essential oils or fragrance oils, or a combination of both. Before using the fragrances themselves, make sure that they are fully oil-soluble (all fragrances from 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, so a smaller amount is sufficient compared to essential oils. Fragrance oils are ready-made fragrance compositions, whereas essential oils are pure single-note fragrances that we recommend blending to achieve an ideal result. You can read more about the difference between fragrance oils and essential oils in the articles Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils. You will achieve ideal results at 8 %, however this wax tolerates up to 12 %. After the waxes have cooled, it is necessary to check whether some components of the fragrances are separating (this can happen especially at higher fragrance concentrations).

How to choose the right wick: The optimal wick size depends on the dimensions of the vessel used. In general, vessels with a larger diameter require a stronger wick or the use of more than one wick. In addition, blends of vegetable waxes have a much higher viscosity than paraffin waxes and therefore need stronger-burning wicks. We strongly emphasise that every combination of wick, vessel and wax must be properly tested before you start candle production. Since wick burning is influenced, in addition to the vessel diameter and the type of wax used, also by the type and amount of added dyes, we cannot guarantee correct and trouble-free burning for every combination. The final wick selection should always be confirmed by individual testing by the customer. We recommend performing the first test using only pure wax and, if you are satisfied with the burn results, gradually adding various concentrations of fragrances and dyes. It is also very useful to keep the individual samples for a certain period of time so that you can return to the individual combinations later.

Pouring the wax: It is recommended to pour Ecosoya Melt at a temperature of around 60°C. Adjust the temperature according to the room temperature. In a cooler room, choose a higher pouring temperature to prevent the formation of lines when the wax touches the edges of the mould. The time during which the wax is kept at a higher temperature should be minimised – this will prevent the loss of the top notes of your fragrances.

Cooling the wax: After pouring the wax into the mould, it needs to be left to cool down gradually. Let the wax stand for at least 24 hours before use.