Golden Brands (AAK) GW 415 Soy Wax Flakes
AAK Golden Brands GW 415 soy wax is 100% pure and does not contain any additives. With a slightly higher melt point, it allows for a higher fragrance load while maintaining excellent performance in container candles. GW 415 is designed for use in container candles and blends well with other waxes, such as paraffin and beeswax. A heat gun may be necessary to smooth out the tops of finished candles.
While it can be used on its own, frosting may occur, and a heat gun may be needed to smooth out candle tops. This all-natural soy wax is a great choice for those seeking a clean-burning, high-quality wax with strong fragrance potential!
Wax Properties:
Melt Point: 120 - 125°
Suggested Pouring Temperature: 90 - 100°
Advantages of GW 415 Wax:
- Contains no additives
- High fragrance load - 8% to 10% fragrance loads are possible
- Blends well with other waxes, such as beeswax, paraffin wax, slack wax, and microcrystalline wax
- Comes in flake form
- No additives required
Basic Guidelines:
- Melt point: 121° to 125°
- Heat wax to around 185°
- Add dye if desired and mix thoroughly
- Add candle fragrance if desired and mix thoroughly
- Allow candles to cool as slow as possible to achieve good jar adhesion and create a smooth finish
- Wait at least 24 hours before burning
Candle Maker’s Suggestions:
- Heat wax to around 185°
- Pouring temperatures should typically be around 90° to 100°, though experimentation is recommended to determine optimal pouring temperature
Wick testing is recommended to achieve optimal burning characteristics and will vary with different combinations of wax, fragrance, dye, and container size, although ECO Series Wicks seem to perform the best.
Why GW 415?
Compared to other Golden Wax numbers, GW 415 is a 100% pure soy wax and does not contain any additives. It can hold a higher melting point and therefore fragrance load. As a pure soy wax, Golden Wax 415 offers a clean-burning option. Most significant is GW 415’s blending versatility with other waxes. This is a great choice for candle makers looking to create custom wax blends but is not recommended for beginners!