How to Use CSI's Soy Wax for Smooth, Crack-Free Candles

🕯️ Introduction

Soy wax is loved for its natural, eco-friendly properties, cleaner burn, and ability to hold fragrance well. But if you’ve ever struggled with rough tops, cracks, or frosting, you’re not alone. These issues are common—but completely avoidable.

In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to use Candle Making Supplies India’s (CSI) Soy Wax to make smooth, professional-looking, crack-free candles every single time.

🌱 Why Choose CSI’s Soy Wax?

Our soy wax is:

• 100% plant-based and biodegradable
• Blended for excellent scent throw (cold + hot)
• Pre-tested for Indian weather conditions
• Ideal for jar candles, tarts, and melts
• Comes in pellet form for easy melting and storage

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned candle maker, CSI’s soy wax is designed to give you consistent results with less wastage.

⚙️ Tools & Ingredients You’ll Need

• CSI’s Soy Wax
• Fragrance Oil (candle-safe)
• Wick (correct size for your jar)
• Thermometer
• Heat-safe pouring pitcher
• Weighing scale
• Container (glass jar, tin, etc.)
• Stirring spoon/spatula
• Wick holder or centering tool

🔥 Step-by-Step: How to Make Smooth Soy Candles

Step 1: Weigh Your Wax

Measure how much soy wax you need. A good rule:
Wax weight = Jar volume in ml × 0.86

Example: For a 200 ml jar → 200 × 0.86 = 172 g of wax

Step 2: Melt Gently

Use the double boiler method to melt your wax slowly.
Keep the temperature between 75°C–85°C.

Avoid overheating. Overheated soy wax can cause:

• Fading of fragrance
• Sinkholes
• More frosting

Step 3: Add Fragrance at the Right Temperature

Once the wax reached to 80°C–90°C, add your fragrance oil.
Stir gently for 1–2 minutes to fully bind the fragrance.

💡 Tip: Use 6–10% fragrance load depending on oil strength. All CSI oils are tested at 8% for best throw.

Step 4: Preheat Your Containers

This is a game-changer. Pouring into cold jars can cause cracks.
Warm your jars slightly using:

• A heat gun
• Placing them under sunlight briefly
• Pouring hot water and drying before use

Step 5: Pour Slowly

Pour the wax into the jar slowly and steadily from one side to avoid air bubbles.
Ideal pour temp: 80°C–90°C.

Don't fill to the brim. Leave 1 cm from the top for a neat finish.

Step 6: Cure Like a Pro

Let the candle sit undisturbed at room temperature (away from fans or direct sunlight) for 12–24 hours.

For best results, allow soy wax to cure for 3–7 days before burning. This enhances hot throw.

❌ Common Issues & Fixes

📦 Storage Tips

• Store your soy wax in a cool, dry place away from sunlight
• Always seal the bag after use to prevent moisture
• Keep fragrance oils separately sealed to avoid cross-contamination

🧪 Bonus: Burn Test Every New Batch

Every time you switch:

• Container
• Wick
• Fragrance oil
• Room temperature

…do a burn test. This ensures safety and performance.

Burn your test candle for 3–4 hours:

• Check if the wax pool reaches the edge
• Ensure no tunneling
• Observe flame height and soot levels

💬 Why Indian Makers Trust CSI’s Soy Wax

• Smooth tops without heat guns
• Minimal frosting even in humid climates
• Strong hot throw with compatible oils
• Consistent quality batch after batch
• Shipped pan-India with care

Join thousands of Indian candle makers who use CSI’s soy wax and tag us in their creations!

✅ Final Tips for Smooth, Crack-Free Candles

✔ Use a thermometer—always
✔ Preheat jars
✔ Pour at the right temp
✔ Use tested fragrance oils
✔ Cure patiently
✔ Keep the workspace free from sudden temperature drops

✨ Ready to Create?

Get CSI’s 100% natural soy wax and experience the difference.
👉 Shop now at https://candlemakingsuppliesindia.store/