Basic Candle Melt Formula

 

 

Basic Candle Melt Formula (Soy / Wax Melt Blend) 

Standard Ratio 

• Wax: 90% 
•  Fragrance oil: 8–10%
•  Color (optional): 0.1–0.5% 
•  Wax melts usually hold more fragrance than candles because there’s no wick to clog. 

 Example Formulas 

•  Small Batch (100g total)
•  90g wax 
•  8–10g fragrance oil 
•  A few drops or pinches of dye 
•  Medium Batch (300g total) 
• 270g wax 
•  24–30g fragrance oil 

 Recommended Wax 

• Types for Melts 
• Best throw + easy release: Soy wax made specifically for melts 
•  Soy + paraffin blend (stronger scent throw) 
•  Soy + beeswax (harder, more natural) 
•  If using container soy wax, add 5–10% beeswax or paraffin to make melts harder. 

 Step-by-Step (Quick) 

• Melt wax to 70–75°C 
•  Add fragrance at 65–70°C 
•  Stir gently for 2 minutes 
•  Add color (if any) 
•  Pour into mold at 60–65°C 
•  Let set 4–6 hours 
•  Cure 24–48 hours before use 

 Pro Tips 

•  Strong scents: go up to 10% fragrance load 
•  Light/soft scents: stay around 8% 
•  Cure longer (3–5 days) = stronger throw 
•  Use silicone molds for easy release