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How to Make Candles with 464 Soy Wax: Step-by-Step Guide for Perfect Natural Candles

“How to Make Candles with 464 Soy Wax: Step-by-Step Guide for Perfect Natural Candles”


Supplies Needed:

  • 464 soy wax
  • Fragrance oil (6–10% ratio, adjust to preference; e.g., 9% for strong scent)
  • Candle wicks
  • Containers (e.g., jars, tins)
  • Wick stickers or glue dots
  • Wick Center – metal
  • Digital kitchen scale
  • Double boiler or wax melter
  • Thermometer
  • Mixing spoon or whisk
  • Heat-resistant pouring pitcher

Steps to Make Candles:

  1. Prepare Your Containers:
    • Clean and dry candle containers.
    • Secure wicks to the center of the containers using wick stickers or glue dots.
    • Place wick center and secure wick in place
  2. Measure Ingredients:
    • Weigh out the soy wax: Example, for 16 oz of wax, use 1.44 oz of fragrance oil for a 9% ratio.
    • Measure fragrance oil separately with the digital scale.
  3. Melt the Wax:
    • Heat the 464 soy wax in a double boiler until it reaches 185°F (85°C), stirring occasionally.
  4. Add Fragrance Oil:
    • Remove melted wax from heat.
    • Stir in the pre-measured fragrance oil for 2 minutes to ensure it binds fully with the wax.
  5. Cool the Wax:
    • Let the wax cool to 135°F (57°C) for optimal pouring temperature.
  6. Pour the Wax:
    • Carefully pour the wax into prepared containers
    • Ensure wick is still centered
    • Note: warming the containers prior to pouring helps wax adhere to the side (not required)
  7. Set and Cure:
    • Allow candles to set at room temperature for at least 24 hours.
    • Cure for 1–2 weeks for best fragrance throw and wax performance.
  8. Trim the Wicks:
    • Trim wicks to ¼ inch before lighting to reduce soot and ensure a clean burn.
    • Apply required warning label to bottom prior to selling candles

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