Golden Wax 444 (All Natural Soy Wax)

Golden Brands 444 Wax is an all natural soy container blend. It is processed into wax flake form for easier handling and measuring. 444 has a higher melt point in comparison to it's 464 counterpart. At the cost of having a little more shrink and hardness this wax has much more heat resistance which helps reduce sweating in hotter environments. This makes it the better Golden Brands product in regards to shelf life and shipping. Pouring at colder temperatures is usually quite beneficial for the best adhesion. 444, much like 464 has a high fragrance load potential for a flake form soy wax. 

 All Natural Soy Flake Wax

Processed into flakes for easier handling and measuring

High fragrance retention for a flake form wax

Higher melt point and heat retention for hotter environments and extended shelf life

No additives required

It may be more susceptible to shrink and adhesion in comparison to 464

Prop 65 Compliant Product - No labeling required

 Heat until wax is fully liquid while monitoring temperature. Do not let the wax exceed 200°F. Remove from heat source. Add fragrance oil at around 180°F. Mix for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour at 140°F. Allow candles to cure for at least three days before burning for a more favorable fragrance throw.

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Take note of your candle pouring environment as colder room temperatures or cold glass may require a hotter pour. The inverse may also be true for pouring candles in hotter environments.

 Recommended Wicks and Wicking

Recommended Wicks: CD and ECO Series

Recommendations for wicks based on the type of wax used. Fragrance loads and fragrance types may change wick recommendations. Do factor in the jar height as candles may retain more heat causing the candle burn hotter than normal as it burns deeper in a given vessel. 

Commonly used wicks with GW 464 and Cal Candle Supply Containers

Commonly used wicks based on independent testing and customer feedback. Fragrance loads and fragrance types may change the burn profile and overall experience. Do factor in the jar height as candles may retain more heat causing the candle burn hotter than normal as it burns deeper in a given vessel.

 Please be sure to perform your own tests before creating your candles in bulk as it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of the finished product by conducting all necessary tests.

444 is flake form wax with harder consistency and more heat retention in comparison 464. This is better in regards to help reduce fragrance sweating during storage and shipping. This should also improve the shelf life of the product. This harder consistency and higher melt point will cause the wax to have more shrink. This shrink can lead to adherence issues on the sides of the glass and may cause the wax to pull away. When wax pulls away from the sides of a clear glass this is what many will refer to as wet spots or bubbles of air. 464 will have better adherence with less shrink. Sticking with higher fragrance loads should help decrease viscosity and may be helpful in regards to reducing shrink. Soy 10 offers the most heat resistance while maintaining adherence with an oilier consistency, but comes in a slab form. 444 like other all natural soy wax is prone to frosting and may show this frosting more obviously when using color dye. Like most natural flake form soy waxes blooming on the tops, cratering, and a soy clumpy texture may form after burning your candle. Petroleum products such as Paraffin 130 and Vybar may help bind the wax together better after burning and may even help reduce frosting. For an all natural additive, Distilled Monoglyceride has proven to be beneficial in regards to functioning as an all natural binder. Through testing with the ECO series wicks they have shown great performance in terms of hot throw. These wicks may burn hot in deeper vessels because containers may retain more heat as the flame burns deeper. CD wicks have shown a more stable burn profile at a small cost of hot throw performance. Larger CD wicks have been prone to mushrooming. Vessels with a 3 inch diameter have been the more troublesome size to wick. Testing with both the CD and ECO series may be required depending on the properties of the fragrance oil if applicable. For vessels with larger diameters, typically starting at 3.25 inches, double wicking with small wicks has shown improvement in terms of hot throw, balanced burn profile, candle life, and a reduced chance of mushrooming. Like most soy products that is typically a small drift in oiliness from batch to batch with the 444. For the most part this difference has been inconsequential. When transporting this wax in summer heat this oiliness is typically greater as its presence on the outside of the wax is more apparent. 

 Disclaimer:

It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or the individual using the products from California Candle Supply to conduct the necessary tests to ensure the quality and safety of the product and/or finished product. In no way is California Candle Supply responsible for any adverse reactions or changes in quality due to the mixture of items/products purchased from California Candle Supply or mixed with other items/products from any other source. For this reason California Candle Supply recommends to test all products or finished products before creating items in bulk or offering products or finished products to others. It is responsibility of the purchaser and/or individual to comply with all laws when using products from California Candle Supply and to ensure safe products whether these items are being used, sold, given away or in any format where possession of an item changes ownership. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or individual using products from California Candle Supply to ensure all posted specifications and limits are followed to ensure further safety. In no way is California Candle Supply responsible for any damage whether to a person or property in the usages of their goods. When creating goods it is your responsibility to ensure a safe workspace, that instructions are being followed, and that items are being created in safe manner. Never leave hot wax or other craft materials unattended. Never heat any product past its flashpoint. Never let any wax exceed temperatures of 220F and/or temperatures in which damage can occur to persons or property. California Candle supply is not responsible for any harm or damage to persons or property in the creation of making goods with its products. In regards to using products: never burn or use your candles or products in a draft, never leave a burning candle or product unattended, never place a candle or product on uneven or bare surface, do not burn candles or use products next other items including but not limited to furniture ,drapes ,paper, or anything that could catch fire or become damaged.