Product description

Soy wax GoldenWax 494 is a natural soy wax. The wax is produced from soybeans which are GMO, however GMO is not present in the wax itself (it is measured only in the proteins). Golden Wax 494 holds fragrance excellently and is very easy to colour. It is compatible with most fragrance and essential oils, achieving the best results specifically with fragrances that are intended directly for soy waxes.

It has been specially designed to be easily removed from silicone moulds and is therefore intended for the production of wax melts intended for oil burners, or tealight candles. At the same time, it does not form on the surface the so‑called “frosting” effect (frozen flowers effect); the wax melts are beautifully smooth and glossy after being removed from the mould.

This wax is not recommended for candle making because it contains additives that are not compatible with wicks and therefore the candle will not burn properly. 

Before you start making wax melts or candles, study the manufacturing procedure in detail and test every new combination (whether container, wick, fragrance, colour, or blends of different waxes) 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 loss of a large amount of material.

How to melt the wax: We recommend melting the wax and keeping it warm at a temperature of around 70°C. Continuous stirring during melting is important in order 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 colour the wax: If you want to colour the wax using special candle dyes, we recommend briefly increasing the wax temperature so that the dyes dissolve and disperse properly. Ideally, mix the dye with a small amount of wax, which is heated to 85 - 90°C and mixed thoroughly. Subsequently, this coloured portion is stirred into the cooler wax, heated to 45 - 60°C; again, pay close attention to thorough mixing and incorporation of the dye into the wax. The dye must be evenly dispersed.

How to add fragrances: You can add fragrance to candles by using essential or fragrance oils, or their combination. Before using the fragrances themselves, verify that they are fully soluble in oils (all fragrances from our range can be used in candles and are soluble in oils). Their amount depends on the type of fragrance used. In general, fragrance oils are much more concentrated and therefore a smaller amount is sufficient than in the case of essential oils. Fragrance oils are pre‑blended fragrance compositions, whereas essential oils are pure single‑note fragrances which we recommend blending to achieve an ideal result. You can read more about the difference between fragrance and essential oils in the articles Fragrance oils and Essential oils. We do not recommend adding more than 8 - 10 % of fragrance components. Fragrance components are ideally added at a temperature of around 65°C.

How to choose the correct wick: The optimal wick size depends on the dimensions of the container used. In general, containers 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 emphasise that every combination of wick, container and wax must be thoroughly tested before you start producing candles. Since wick burning is influenced, in addition to the container diameter and 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 store the individual samples for a certain period of time so that you can return to the individual combinations later.

Pouring the wax: We recommend pouring the melted and heated wax, supplemented with the desired fragrances and colours, at a temperature of 45 - 60°C into preheated containers. The specific pouring temperature of the wax must be adapted to the room temperature and also to whether you preheat the candle containers or not. However, the time during which the wax is heated to a higher temperature should be minimised – this will prevent the loss of the top notes of your fragrances as well as 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 left to cool down gradually. Rapid cooling may cause the formation of cracks and cavities. Leave the candle to stand for at least 24 hours before its first lighting. If a crack or small cavity forms on the surface of the candle (the centre sinks), finish the candle by pouring a small amount of melted wax onto the surface or by heating the surface of the candle using a heat gun.

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

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