Comments on: How to Make Soy Container Candles

By: chelsea

chelsea — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 21:31:19 +0000

Hi Jessica,

Pre-heating your jars can be helpful, but is not always necessary depending on the type of soy wax, pouring temperature, and room temperature. If you are having trouble with cracking, we recommend pouring at a lower temperature so that the wax cools more slowly. You can also try a second pour, or use a heat gun to melt the top.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 15:57:37 +0000

Hi, Thank you for providing these helpful tutorials! I’m new to candle making and am wondering why this soy wax container tutorial does not recommend pre-heating the glass containers or repouring a second layer of wax on top to hide any sinking or seams. The other container candle making tutorial (not using soy wax) recommends both of these steps.

I just made my first soy candles (using only essential oils and no colorants) and there are cracks by the wicks. Perhaps I should do a second pour? The wicks are held in place with clothespins. Any insight would be appreciated, thanks!

By: Bassam el shami

Bassam el shami — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 19:44:40 +0000

that is wonderful
i wish i can open in my city / lebanon – beyrout a small factory for candles

By: roslyn

roslyn — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:35:09 +0000

I am useing soy wax. I am haveing probems with them. Shadowing around the glass. Frosting and cracking on top
I have tried diffent heating and no good regards roslyn.

By: Ilda

Ilda — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 22:37:51 +0000

thanks for that article

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 06:04:36 +0000

Hi.
What would be the ideal soy wax temperature before adding the scent to get excellent hot scent throw, if one is using GW464?
Thanks

By: Cheryl anborn

Cheryl anborn — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:37:09 +0000

Thanks for the inportant information…..Wil be making
these with a church youth group

By: Simone Musil

Simone Musil — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 18:14:48 +0000

I agree, the CB ADVANCED WAX does have a weak scent throw with most scents. I usually mix 1/2 CB Advanced Wax with 1/2 GB464 Wax and it’s a perfect combination! I also use 1/2 GB464 with 1/2 of just plain old 100% regular soy wax. It helps with the scent. Remember, curing is key! Some of my candles take about a week to fully cure. Might have a weak scent the first three days but then they get stronger as the days go on. I only use the scents that I know cure and are strong after 48 hrs.

By: nancy dodson

nancy dodson — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:28:55 +0000

When my candles set for some reason it gets larger. I have some that are at least a year old and the wick is buried.. I usually leave the wick long letting the consumer trim it after its sold. The candles is good but you have to dig around the wick to get it started.. and I can’t sell them because people think there is something wrong with it.. I quit using soy because of that and the turning white spots.. people just think there is something wrong..