Soy Wax 494

Golden Brands GW 494 Soy Wax Flakes

Golden Brands GW 494 is a natural soy wax for tart and wax melts. A heat gun may be necessary to smooth out tops on finished candles.

Melt Point: 130°

Suggested Melting Temperature: 150 - 170°

Advantages of using GW 494:

• Typically requires only a single pour

• Contains a soy based additive allowing for to reduce frosting and improved scent throw

• High fragrance load - 8% to 10% fragrance loads are possible

• Comes in flake form

• No additives required

Basic Guidelines:

• Melt point: 115° to 120°

• Fragrance Load: 5% to 10%

• 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 150° to 170°, 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

• Wait at least 24 hours before burning

• Wick testing is recommended to achieve optimal burning characteristics and will vary with different combinations of wax, fragrance, dye, and container size

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