During manufacturing, the soybean oil that eventually becomes soy wax is constantly stirred and agitated, which allows air into the oil. Occasionally, some of that air gets trapped in the wax during the flaking process, and is released when the wax is melted down for candle making. If your wax contains excess air, you might […]
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Create a Face Mask Which Suits You
Facial skin varies widely from person to person. From dry and flaky to oily and shiny, everybody’s skin is a little bit different. Skin type determines which products and ingredients are the best for you. Not sure what type of skin you have? Think about how your skin would feel midday without a moisturizer. If your […]
How to start a home made soap business
You are a crafter at heart. Melt and pour soap products are an excellent option if you’re interested in starting a soap business or adding soap products to your existing candle line. The melt and pour soap making process is easy to learn with a relatively low initial investment. If you already sell candles, it’s […]
What is gel phase in soap making
Has your cold process soap ever looked gelatinous after a few hours in the mold? It’s likely going through gel phase. That’s a part of the saponification process where the soap gets hot – up to 82 °C. It doesn’t affect the quality of the final bars, but it does affect the way they look. […]
How to unmold soap
Waiting is one of the hardest parts of soapmaking. Cutting it into bars and seeing the design for the first time is such an amazing feeling. However, cutting too early can lead to dents and drag marks. Patience is best when it comes to unmolding soap. But if you want to speed the process up […]
How are candle wicks made?
We get tons of questions about wick assemblies every day at YouWish. This article describes what a wick assembly is, how it’s made, and what each component does. Raw Wick At the core of all assemblies is raw wick. Raw wick refers to the woven fibers alone without wax coating or tabs. The raw wick […]
Beginner’s Guide to Soapmaking: Cold Process
If you want to customize soap down to the last ingredient, cold process is a great option. You get to choose the oils, colorants, scents, and more. Once you find your perfect recipe you can start getting creative with the designs. Cold process soap is made by combining oils and sodium hydroxide lye. That causes a chemical reaction […]
What are Hydrosols?
Hydrosol Water is the water-soluble parts of the plants. Hydrosol water by product of the essential oil formulation process and contain the same properties as an essential oil. They are a water-based product that is left behind after the steam distillation of flowers, leaves, fruits, and other plant material. Solution of hydrosol water is mostly water […]
How to solve candle frosting?
Frosting is a byproduct of a natural wax, and is caused by the growth of tiny crystals on the surfaces of the wax. All soy wax will frost over time, but luckily frosting is solely an aesthetic issue and does not affect the way your candle burns or smells. Mix melted wax less vigorously Over-agitating […]
How to solve clumpy and wet candle wax
Soy wax is a natural product, and may vary slightly from batch to batch. Sometimes you will get oily flakes that clump together and sometimes they will be very dry and crisp. When the wax is clumpy or oily it is usually due to the outside temperature or higher oil content in the wax. This […]
