Additive
What is stearic acid used for?
Stearic acid (stearin) is added to paraffin molds and pillar candles for hardness and an opaque look. It is not a required part of a Soya Wax 50 container recipe.
When it is needed
In paraffin candles that must come out of a mold, in pillar and column work, stearic acid keeps the candle firm, helps manage shrinkage and makes the color look more opaque. The ratio varies by product and mold; lock it with a small test. Read the recommended percentage range of the stearic acid SKU in the catalog.
Container soy
Soya Wax 50 is already oily and container-focused. Adding stearin does not make it a more natural soy; it is a petrochemical additive and changes pouring/surface behavior. For container soy, first fix the wax, wick and fragrance load.
How it is added
Melt it together with the paraffin and do not pour before it is homogeneous. Excess can give cracks, hard release or a dull surface. Add the dye and fragrance after the wax+stearin mixture has settled, in the order in the product note.
Stearin: when
| Project | Stearin | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Paraffin mold / pillar | Often tried | Hardness and opacity |
| Container Soya Wax 50 | Not needed | Oil saturation and wick first |
| Gel candle | Do not mix | Separate recipe |
FAQs
Is stearin added to soy candles?
It can be added, but it spoils the naturalness and the container character of Soya Wax 50. It makes sense in mold paraffin; in a soy container keep the recipe plain first.
Does stearin change the fragrance ratio?
The oil-holding behavior of the mixture can change. Recalculate the percentage on the total mass; pour a small test.
Choose Materials From Stock
You can order the product groups in this guide by quantity from the Rufus Concept catalog.