How do you use 464 soy wax?
How do you use 464 soy wax?
Basic Guidelines:
- Melt point: 115° to 120°
- Heat wax to around 185°
- Add dye if desired and mix thoroughly.
- Add candle fragrance if desired and mix thoroughly.
- Pouring temperatures should typically be around 130° to 145°, though experimentation is recommended to determine optimal pouring temperature.
How long does 464 wax take to set?
Based on our testing we’ve found that a two week cure time is ideal for 464 soy wax. AAK’s 464 is a great soy wax to work with, and it results in candles that look–and most importantly, smell–wonderful.
What temp should I pour 444 soy wax?
around 125° to 145°
Pouring temperatures should typically be around 125° to 145°, though experimentation is recommended to determine optimal pouring temperature. Allow candles to cool as slow as possible to achieve good jar adhesion and create a smooth finish.
What temperature should I pour 464 wax?
around 135ºF
The temperature at which you pour your wax into your containers can affect the appearance of your finished candles. Typically, 464 should be poured around 135ºF to get the smooth tops and appealing finish users love about this wax.
What is the melting point for 464 soy wax?
113-119°F
Properties
| Wax Type | Natural Soy Wax Flakes |
|---|---|
| Max Fragrance | 10% or 1.6oz./lb. |
| Rec. Wick Series | CD / ECO |
| Melt Point | 113-119°F |
| Pour Temp | 135°F (+/- 5°) |
How long should I let my soy candles cure?
Most people recommend at least 24 to 48 hours for a paraffin-based candle, and up to a week for a soy-based candle. But there are things you can do when you are actually making the candle that will help too: Make sure to add your fragrance oil at the right temperature.
Which soy wax is better 464 or 444?
The key difference is the melting point of the two waxes. The Golden Wax 444 has a higher melting point of 49-52C. The Golden Wax 464 has a lower melting point of 45-48C. This allows the wax to have improved jar adhesion and helps prevent wet spots.
What temperature should I pour 464 soy wax?
How do you get a hot throw with 464?
Adding the fragrance oil at the correct temperature I experimented with a number of different temperature variations, and found that for our wax (GB 464) hot/cold throw was optimal when the FO was added at 185 °F and stirred for a full two minutes.
What is the additive in 464 wax?
soy
This is a blended wax that contains a soy-based additive and is both FDA-approved and Kosher-certified. The additive enables the soy to be poured at hotter temperatures reducing frosting and increasing the fragrance oil load. It blends well with paraffin, slack wax, and microcrystalline waxes.