
Discover the science and practice of making soy wax candles, covering wax, wicks, additives, candle burn chemistry, ingredient calculations to minimize waste, and a step-by-step first candle.
Explore why soy candles are popular, how hydrogenation transforms soybean oil into soy wax, and the key properties, melting point, and easy cleanup versus paraffin and beeswax.
Learn how to choose the right soy wax for container and pillar candles by understanding wax types, retailer specifications, and codes such as C3, 464, 494, C6, and BW921.
An important role in candles is played by the wick. In this module, we will analyze the different wicks. We are going to learn their differences and how to choose the one that is right for us.
How to choose the right container? Here, you will know.
In this module, you will learn about the role and characteristics of additives that can be used in candles. From essential oils and fragrances to stearic acid, dyes, and UV stabilizers.
Learn to calculate soy wax and additives for candles by weighing the container, applying fragrance percentages, and using density 0.9 to determine wax mass, preventing overflow.
Prepare ingredients and tools for two soy wax candles, including 100% soy wax, glass containers, cotton and wood wicks, wick holder, fragrances, and dyes, and calculate wax and fragrance amounts.
Explore soy wax candle making by understanding classification, candlelight mechanism, and wick selection for needs and preferences. Start creating beautiful candles today with thoughtful ingredient choices and materials.
Creating candles is a fascinating hobby. Creating magnificent candles that will decorate our home with the fragrances we adore most is certainly rewarding. But how to choose the right ingredients, and in what quantity to use them to avoid leftovers? This course is designated to provide you the answers you need to start making your candles using soy wax.
Course Outline
This course contains the information you need to help you make your candles with soy wax easily at home. Module by module, you'll be given the right basics to help you choose each and every component of your next candle with full awareness. Entire modules dedicated to the different types of waxes, wicks, containers, and additives are provided to give you the right overview of the technique and to know the features and details of each component.
This course also includes some chemical and mathematical aspects that affect the process of candle making. From the mechanism that allows candles to burn, to the mathematical calculation of the amount of each ingredient. This will avoid any kind of leftovers and waste of raw materials such as wax and fragrances.
In addition, a step-by-step tutorial will show the steps and crucial points of the entire process of making two soy candles in containers. Finally, an entire module dedicated to how to fix a classic problem that can occur in soy wax candles.
At the end of this course, you'll acquire the basics of this technique by knowing the role of each component and how to choose them according to your preferences.
Making candles is a great hobby, so get started today.