How do you mix soy candles?
Melt the wax in a pan over medium heat or in a microwave-safe container and on high (it only takes 90 seconds in my microwave). 4 cups of soy wax flakes = 2 cups melted wax. When it’s all nice and melted, let it cool just a bit. Then stir in essential oils (about 4 drops per cup of melted wax) to scent the wax.
Are soy blend candles bad?
Soy blend candles are just that, a blend of soy wax and/or other different types of waxes/additives that can help capitalize on the benefits of two waxes or increased fragrance. While we cannot speak for all candles on the market, our soy blend candles are not toxic and produce little to no soot.
What type of wick is best for soy candles?
An excellent choice for soy candles, ECO series wick is a flat cotton wick braided with thin paper threads that gives the wick a rigid structure without the need for a core. This wick has a good burn stability that works well in votives, containers and pillars.
How can I make my soy candles smell stronger?
Add fragrance oil at 185Fº and stir gently and thoroughly with the melted wax. This is the optimal temperature for the wax and fragrance to bind in order to provide the best scent throw. Let your candles cure before test burning them.
Is 100% soy wax toxic?
Soy wax is a natural product that has these general properties: Non-Toxic – meaning that soy wax is not poisonous. Made of either 100% soybean oil or a combination of other non-soy materials (animal products and/or other vegetable products).
How much oil is 100g soy wax?
Fragrance/Scent Load – The ratio of oil to wax. A scent load of 10% means that you add 10% of the wax mass as oil. So, to 100g of wax, you would add 10g of oil.
What temperature should soy wax be to add fragrance?
180-185F
Add your fragrance at the right temp: Adding your fragrance oil when your wax is at the proper temperature will help it bind to the wax, which will help give you a stronger scent throw. It is usually recommended to add your fragrance to the wax at 180-185F for soy and paraffin wax 200-205F for palm wax.
Which wick is best for soy candles?
We recommend using the L or XL size wicks when using in pure soy. The amount of fragrance oil, dye, and the type of wax WILL effect the way these wicks burn. Testing must be done to ensure a proper melt pool is achieved.
