Kerasoy Pillar Soy Wax

Making Kerasoy Pillar Candles

We recommend melting Kerasoy Pillar wax in a water bath. This ensures that the wax does not overheat during melting.

Candle making is influenced by the type and size of the mold, the fragrance, and the dye used.

When using colour granules or colour tablets, heat the wax to approximately 75-80 °C, add the colour and stir until completely dissolved. When adding liquid colourant, heat the wax to 70 °C. Keeping the wax at a temperature higher than 90 °C for a longer period of time may cause colour changes. When dosing, follow the colourant's instructions for use.

Cool the wax to the desired pouring temperature. To achieve good release from the mold, pour the candle wax into the mold at a temperature of 55–65 °C. The fragrance should be added to the melted wax and mixed immediately before pouring. The recommended dosage of fragrance is 5–10%. The intensity of the scent is affected, among other things, by the diameter and depth of the melted wax pool.

The molds used should be at least room temperature. Preheating to 45-50°C may improve release.

Natural waxes generally require a thicker wick than paraffin. The choice of wick is influenced by the fragrance, color, and shape of the candle. A wick that is too thick will cause sooting, rapid burning, and dripping of the candle. A wick that is too thin will cause small flame and tunneling. For optimal burning, cut the wick to about 0.5-0.7 cm before each use.

Generally, single pour is sufficient, but for larger candles, second pour may be necessary. For this, use wax that has slightly higher than the original pouring temperature and pour before the candle has completely cooled - otherwise this layer may not adhere properly.

Cool the candles at room temperature. Rapid cooling at low temperatures can cause the candles to crack. The candles must be completely cooled down before removing them from the mold. The candles should stand for at least 48 hours before test burning. A candle with a wick of the appropriate thickness will burn evenly and will not soot.