A Guide for Selecting the Right Soy Wax for Making Candles (2024)

Soy wax is a 100% natural material that comes from a renewable resource - soybeans. Soy wax is classified as a non-toxic and clean-burning fuel source, giving you and your customers peace of mind. Generally denser than paraffin wax, soy wax allows for a longer burn time while still being capable of a great scent throw. The flake form in which soy waxes come makes it very easy to work with. Soy wax is commonly used for container candles and tealights, and with the proper selection, it can also be suitable for making soy wax tarts and other types of candles.

Golden Brands' "Golden Wax" soy waxes are a little newer than NatureWax products, however, they have quickly become a favorite among candle-makers. These waxes are used in candles, lotions, lip balms, and many other non-edible uses. We currently carry five Golden Wax soy products, two of which are pure soy container waxes, two of which are enhanced soy container waxes, and one soy wax for tarts and melts.

Golden Wax has two pure soy container waxes that contain no additives and are both FDA-approved and Kosher-certified. They blend well with beeswax, paraffin, slack wax, and microcrystalline waxes.

Details: GW402 has a lower melt point which helps with the burn and gives better glass adhesion producing fewer wet spots.

Details: GW415 has a higher melt point which enables it to retain a higher fragrance oil load to give you a stronger scent throw.

Golden Wax has two pure soy container waxes that contain no additives and are both FDA-approved and Kosher-certified. They blend well with beeswax, paraffin, slack wax, and microcrystalline waxes.

Details: GW444 has a higher melt point which enables it to retain a higher fragrance oil load to give you a stronger scent throw.

Details: GW464 has a lower melt point which helps with the burn and gives better glass adhesion producing fewer wet spots.

Details: GW416 is an enhanced soy wax that is specially designed for wax tarts & melts. It blends well with other waxes.

Cargill pairs their impressive performance with unique, responsibly formulated bio-based candle wax solutions. This gives both candlemakers and their customers a premium wax product for premium candle creation and consumption. Soy wax is an adaptable and accessible candle wax for small candle makers and large manufacturers alike.

Formulated to deliver quality and excellent performance. Superior fragrance-holding qualities produce candles with a pleasing cold throw that attracts consumers and stimulates impulse purchases at the point of sale.

Details: NatureWax C-3 premium soy wax is for container candles and tealights. The single-pour wax also offers excellent adhesion and a smooth finish on top.

Details: NatureWax C-6 premium wax is a blend of coconut and soy for container candles and tealights. Produces a white, smooth finish.