Soy wax is a natural vegetable wax. Some problems during the casting and production process cause the finished candles to fail when used. Our Beijing Dongke has accumulated production experience in this field and hopes to help everyone avoid these problems.

Is soy wax better than beeswax?

When the candle wick is too large for the container being used, the candle flame will be too large and carbon deposits will form and the top of the candle wick will feel spongy.

Solution: You need to use a smaller, more suitable drill bit

Question 2: Combustion chamber too small to tunnel or burn unevenly

The tunnel effect occurs when the center wire used is too small and the flame cannot sufficiently melt the entire surface of the candle. This causes the candle to burn unevenly, with a small flame, faint smell, and the soy wax in the candle extinguishes. So if you want to know how to burn candles evenly or how to burn candles correctly, check out the solutions below.

Is soy wax better than beeswax?

Solution: The best way to fix the spark plug tunnel is to use a larger core

Question 3: Glazing on the surface of the finished sail

Solution: Add a small amount of palm wax:

We have found that using a small amount of palm wax on soy wax candles can reduce and remove frost from soy candles. Just add 2 teaspoons of palm wax for 1 kg of wax. Then, use a lower pouring temperature to pour fully melted candles, which will help minimize and eliminate candle frosting.

Is soy wax better than beeswax?

Sometimes, when we fill the wax, the adhesion between the soy wax in the candle and the container (sometimes called a suction cup) is bad: bubbles form on the side of the candle. This can be seen more clearly when using a transparent container. It seems that there are bubbles between the container and the soy wax candle, which looks a bit like a wet phenomenon.

Is soy wax better than beeswax?

Casting at low temperature. Note: It is important to remember to constantly stir the wax when pouring the cooler so that it does not solidify.

A dirty glass container surface can also cause this problem, so if necessary wipe the glass container with wax before filling.

Let the candle cool naturally at room temperature (18-25 degrees), it may take a little longer, but the effect of removing the cup will be transmitted.

Problem 5: surface cracks

Solution

Follow the instructions to fix the problem.

Casting at low temperature. Note: It is important to remember to constantly stir the wax when pouring the cooler so that it does not solidify.

Let the candle cool naturally at room temperature (18-25 degrees), it may take a little longer, but the effect of removing the cup will be transmitted.

Once the wax is full, gently tug on the heart before placing it, but avoid overdoing it.

Soft soy candle wax is the most common wax used for handmade scented candles, but when shopping be sure to ask if it is soft container wax or soy wax hard. When performing aromatherapy, soft soy wax is usually used, which has a smooth texture and is more suitable for making cup wax. It is eco-friendly and natural, and burns without black smoke. It is a very good and practical wax. It’s the most cost effective on the market today, and it’s also the first choice for many scented candle instructors for making candles.