Product description

EcoSoya Pillar Blend soy wax is a natural soy wax. It has been specially designed to release easily from silicone and acrylic molds and is therefore intended for the production of pillar candles. At the same time, it does not create the so‑called “frosting” effect (frozen flower effect) on the surface; the candles are beautifully smooth and glossy after unmolding. It can also be used for making wax melts for aroma lamps. It is manufactured in Great Britain. The wax is produced also from soybeans that are GMO, however GMO is not present in the wax itself (it is detected only in the proteins).

It can be colored and holds fragrance well. It is compatible with most fragrance oils and essential oils, achieving the best results with fragrances that are designed specifically for soy waxes. There is no need to add any additional additives. Parts of candles can be remelted and reused, but it is not recommended to heat the wax above 85°C.

Before you start making candles, study the production procedure in detail and test every new combination (whether container, wick, fragrance, color, or blends of different waxes) on a single small candle and perform 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 spoilage of a large amount of material.

How to melt the wax: Weigh out the wax and make sure you are melting the amount needed for your mold. We recommend melting the wax and keeping it warm at around 75°C. 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 prolonged heating of the wax above 90°C.

How to color the wax: If you want to color the wax using special candle dyes, we recommend briefly increasing the temperature of the wax so that the dyes dissolve and disperse properly. Ideally, mix the dye with a small amount of wax, heat it to 75°C and mix thoroughly. Then stir this colored portion into the cooler wax, heated to 45 - 60°C, again taking care to mix thoroughly and work the dye into the wax. The dye must be evenly dispersed. If you want to create darker color shades, add a small amount of black.

How to add fragrances: You can add fragrance to candles by using essential oils or fragrance oils, or a combination of both. Before using the fragrances themselves, make sure that they are fully soluble in oils (all fragrances from our range can be used in candles and are oil‑soluble). The amount depends on the type of fragrance used. In general, fragrance oils are much more concentrated and therefore a smaller amount is sufficient compared to essential oils. Fragrance oils are pre‑blended fragrance compositions, while essential oils are pure single‑note scents that we recommend blending to achieve the ideal result. You can 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 - 10 % of fragrance components is ideal. Fragrance components are best added just before pouring the wax into the containers. After adding the fragrance, we recommend stirring the wax for 1-2 minutes to achieve optimal dispersion of the fragrance.

How to choose the right wick: The optimal wick size depends on the final dimensions of the candle. Place the wick in the center of the mold. In general, candles 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 require stronger‑burning wicks. We strongly emphasize that each wick and wax combination must be properly tested before you start candle production. Since wick burning is influenced, besides the candle 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 the customer’s individual testing. We recommend carrying out the first test using only pure wax and, if you are satisfied with the burn results, gradually adding different concentrations of fragrances and dyes. It is also very useful to keep individual samples for a certain period of time so that you can return to the different combinations later.

Mold preparation: Molds should be clean, dry and free from any contamination. They should be at least at room temperature, but preheating them to approximately 45-50°C offers advantages in the form of easy demolding of the candles.

Pouring the wax: We recommend pouring the melted and heated wax, complemented with the desired fragrances and colors, at 60°C into preheated molds, or immediately after adding and thoroughly mixing in the fragrances. The specific pouring temperature of the wax must be adjusted to the room temperature and other individual conditions. However, the time during which the wax is held at elevated temperature should be minimized – this will prevent the loss of the top notes of your fragrances and the formation of cracks and cavities during cooling.

Cooling the wax: After pouring the wax into the container with the wick, it needs to be allowed to cool down gradually. Rapid cooling may cause the formation of cracks and cavities. Let the candle stand for at least 24 hours before its first lighting. If a crack or small cavity forms on the surface of the candle (the center sinks), finish the candle by pouring a small amount of melted wax onto the surface or by heating the surface of the candle with a heat gun.

The wax is biodegradable and suitable for vegans. No animal‑derived products are used in its production and no animal testing has been carried out. This wax is supplied in flake form.

More detailed information about the quality of the product can be found in the certificate, which we update with each new batch.

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