Review on The Candlemaker's Store 05417002641: Premium White Soy Wax, 10 lb. Bag - Ideal for Candle Making by Denise Davis

I've just started making candles and I like this soy blend better than regular soy wax with no additives. I can't seem to get it right with regular 100% soy. But with the GW 444 I was able to get smooth tops without the 2nd bad odor with excellent odor release. I won't say I got perfectly smooth tips every time, but I did get 4 out of 5 candles. This wax is also good for making whipped cream wax when cold. I heated the wax to about 190-200 with a candy thermometer. I took it out of the cauldron and poured it into a Pyrex measuring cup, which cools faster. I can add my own color if needed. I add my flavor at 180 degrees. (If below 180, reheat in 30 second increments until it reaches 180. 180 is the temperature at which the fragrance will mix with the wax and retain its fragrance. Use a digital thermometer to measure the Read temperature quickly.Pour in the aroma and pour the container) Mix well with a wooden skewer. Pour evenly at 145 degrees for good results. And it will be perfect if you don't touch or move the container after pouring. I've learned that handling or moving around after pouring can cause some problems on the surface as it cools. So water in a place where it won't get in the way and can stand still. This wax says it can absorb up to 15% fragrance. I misunderstood that when I started using it at only 12%. But it still casts great. But I will definitely try 15% now. lol At least I see people having the same problems as me. My advice: use that 444 soy wax, buy a digital thermometer, buy good concentrated flavors that are really strong, and buy a scale that weighs in ounces and can "break" fill liquid). Guessing the ratio of wax to scent can ruin a potentially good candle. So everyone counts! You won't regret it because you'll get the most out of wax and fragrance. If your candle container holds 8 ounces, measure out 7 ounces of wax on a scale. 1 ounce is your scent, that's 8 ounces for your container plus the small 0.05 that the wax can hold. 7 oz (wax) x 0.15% (fragrance) = 1.05. 1.05 is the flavor you measure in your 7 ounces of wax at 180 degrees. If you want to use a full 8 ounces of wax, multiply that by 0.15%. (1.20) Just make sure your container can hold more than 9 ounces. If not, prepare a wicked candle container with "leftovers" to pour out. Once you've filled it with the remaining wax, you can get yourself a new candle with a few scents for your home. :) I hope this helps point you in the right direction. It took a lot of research and screwed up candles to get decent looking candles. I am still in the process of perfecting this craft. I just wanted to pass on what I learned. Have fun making candles.