Getting Started
How to make container candles?
A container candle is poured into glass/a jar and is not unmolded. Rufus Soya Wax 50 is for this job. Fix the wick to the base, use a double boiler, add the fragrance after the heat, and cure.
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Weigh the container's net volume
Weigh the empty container and note the wax + fragrance target. Glue the wick to the base and center it from above; keep it upright with a holder.
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Melt the soy wax in a double boiler
Melt Soya Wax 50 evenly at about 51–55°C. Do not use a direct flame.
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Add the fragrance after the heat
The oil saturation averages 8%; weigh 6–10% in grams in practice. Stir slowly, pour slowly.
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Cure and first burn
At least 24 hours, 48 hours to 1 week for scent. Trim the wick to ~5 mm. On the first burn let the melt pool reach the edge; it prevents tunneling.
Choosing the container
Thin tea glasses and random jars heat up. Use glass made for candles, a flat base, and a wick by mouth diameter. The container vs mold difference is in a separate guide.
Difference from a molded candle
Container soy stays in the container. Silicone/pillar wants paraffin or a mold-suitable base. Soya Wax 50 can be squashed in a soft mold.
FAQs
Can paraffin be used in a container candle?
It can, but Soya Wax 50 is preferred for container scent and clean burning. Paraffin gives a firmer surface.
Why does the container heat up?
A thick wick or narrow glass. Go one size thinner, and do not burn longer than 4 hours.
Choose Materials From Stock
You can order the product groups in this guide by quantity from the Rufus Concept catalog.