Product description

Soy wax GoldenWax 464 is a natural soy wax. It is an ecological alternative to wax used for candle making, which has several advantages at once. Unlike paraffin, it does not drip, burns twice as long, smokes much less and, in addition, you can clean it using warm water and soap. It does not create so-called frosting and wet spots, after solidification it is uniform. Golden Wax 464 holds fragrance very well and has excellent adhesion to glass. The wax is made from soybeans that are GMO, however in the wax itself GMO is not present (it is measured only in proteins). It melts already at a temperature of 45 - 49 °C, so in very hot weather it can be softer. 

Before you start with making candles or scented wax melts, study the production procedure in detail and test every new combination (whether container, wick, fragrance, colour, or possible blends of different waxes) on one small candle and perform a burn test. Only when the burn result is fully satisfactory should you start producing candles in larger quantities. In this way you will avoid unnecessary disappointment and devaluation of a large amount of material.

How to melt the wax: We recommend melting the wax and keeping it warm at a temperature around 70°C. Continuous stirring during melting is important in order to avoid 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 longer time.

How to colour the wax: If you want to colour the wax using special candle dyes, we recommend temporarily increasing the temperature of the wax 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 well. Then this coloured part is mixed into the cooler wax heated to 45 - 60°C, again taking care to thoroughly mix and incorporate the dye into the wax. The dye must be evenly dispersed.

How to add fragrances: You can add fragrance to candles using essential oils or fragrance oils, or a combination of them. 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 it is enough to add a smaller amount of them than of essential oils. Fragrance oils are already blended fragrance compositions, whereas essential oils are pure single-note fragrances which 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. We do not recommend adding more than 8 - 10 % of fragrance components. Fragrance components are ideally added at a temperature around 65°C.

How to choose the right 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 need stronger burning wicks. We strongly emphasize that the combination of each wick, container and wax must be properly tested before you start producing candles. Since wick burning is influenced, besides the container diameter and the type of wax used, also by the type and amount of added colourants, we cannot guarantee correct and trouble-free burning for every combination. The final choice of wick should always be confirmed by individual testing by the customer. We recommend carrying out the first test only with pure wax and, if you are satisfied with the burn results, gradually adding various concentrations of fragrances and colourants. 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: We recommend pouring the melted and heated wax, complemented by 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 minimized – 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 lighting it for the first time. If a crack or a small cavity (the centre sinks) forms on the surface of the candle, finish the candle by pouring a small amount of melted wax onto the surface or by heating the surface of the candle using a hot air gun

Do you know why vegetable wax is a better alternative, how to make a natural candle and what its benefits are? Visit our blog and learn more: Candle making

More detailed information on 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.