We have received numerous questions on the topic: can the soy wax we sell be used for making candles in molds?
Short answer: No.
Slightly longer answer:
100% soy wax cannot be used for casting because it has a low melting point (52°C) and the flame melts it much faster than other materials. Therefore, this soy wax is intended for making candles in containers, in any fireproof vessels – glass, ceramic, concrete, etc. Anything that is non-flammable and that you wouldn’t expose to fire under normal circumstances.
Candles made from molds that claim to be soy-based contain other substances as well. The material may contain a higher percentage of soy and something else. This could be palm wax, paraffin, stearin, or any other wax with a melting point above 60°C, so that it averages above 56°C or is firm enough not to melt in the sun or burn within 15 minutes, like our Marcus Aurelius from the test below. For making candles from molds, we recommend our Soy Mix.
