Sage-Tips

How hot should soy wax be before pouring?

The wax should be poured into the container while it is 120 – 165 F to reduce cracking and speed up the cure time of the wax. If wax is to be left in the melter over night, the wax should be stored at a temperature of 130 – 145 F.

What temperature should I add fragrance oil to soy wax?

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.

Is it better to pour soy wax hotter or colder?

If you are just heating up a small batch of wax to transfer to a pitcher to cool before hand-pouring it into some jars, it will cool very fast. This means that when you pour a soy candle you only have to heat it up 10-15 degrees hotter than desired pour temperature.

At what temperature should I pour my candle wax?

Heat wax in a double-boiler system to 170°F – 180°F. Preheat glass containers to allow for better side adhesion. Add fragrance and dye and stir thoroughly. Then LOWER the pouring temperature to 150°F – 160°F, then pour.

What is the right temperature for candle wax?

In general a Soy container wax should be poured anywhere from 120 degrees F up to 140 degrees F. Pillar candles made with paraffin wax will get best results when poured in excess of 180 degrees F, most one pour waxes 150-160 degrees F and container candles made with other paraffin waxes would be 170-180 degrees F.

Can you use 464 wax for melts?

Golden Wax 464 is best used for container candles; it’s a softer wax. It’s well-known for its strong scent throw when fragrance or essential oils are added, it also boasts a smooth, even finish on candles. Golden Wax 494 is best used for wax melts & pillar candles, it’s a harder wax.

What happens if you pour candles too hot?

A heating solution that heats wax evenly will ensure even mixing during this process. Prevents overheating. Overheating can also cause discoloration—along with cracking, poor fragrance throw, poor glass adhesion, frosting, and rough tops—ultimately creating a weakened product.

What is 464 soy wax used for?

Golden Wax 464 is a soy wax designed for container candles. It contains a soy additive to reduce frosting.

What temperature should you pour candles?

Heat wax in a double-boiler system to 180°F – 185°F. Add fragrance and dye, stir thoroughly. Lower temperature to between 140°F – 160°F, then pour candles slowly. Allow to cool as slowly as possible.

Can you overheat soy wax?

Our 100\% natural soy waxes are hydrogenated and formulated to exact specifications so they may perform differently from other soy waxes containing additives. Overheating soy wax by either pot or microwave will change the chemistry of the soy wax and may cause the soy wax to separate.

What temperature do you add fragrance?

185°F
For this reason, we recommend always adding fragrance oil to your wax at 185°F, regardless of the flashpoint of the fragrance oil. This is the optimal temperature for the fragrance and the wax to bind together, which will provide the best fragrance throw in your finished candle.