# Best Wax for Wax Melts Source: https://candlemakingnest.com/best/best-wax-for-wax-melts Publisher: Candle Making Nest. Our score is an editorial rating out of 10 (fit 35%, features 25%, build 20%, value 20%), not a customer rating. Method: https://candlemakingnest.com/how-we-research#our-score Wax melts have no wick to tune, so the wax does all the work. A good melt wax is harder than a container wax: it has to shrink a little as it cools so the cubes release from clamshells and silicone molds, and it has to hold a generous fragrance load without sweating oil. Soft container soy tends to stay tacky in a mold, which is why makers reach for dedicated tart waxes, pillar waxes, or soy and paraffin blends. Every pick below is sold for melts and tarts. We compare them on what the listings state: all-soy or parasoy blend, melt point, pour temperature, maximum fragrance load, form (beads, pellets, granules, pastilles or slab) and pack size, from 5 lb bags to a 50 lb case. Work to the temperatures and fragrance limits given by the wax maker, check the flash point stated for your fragrance oil, and never leave melting wax unattended. ## Picks ### 1. American Soy Organics Freedom Soy Melt Wax for DIY Candle Making, 5 lbs Our score: 8.2/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) All-soy melt wax in bead form, sold in a 5 lb bag. The listing gives a 127 to 133°F melting point and a 10 percent maximum fragrance load, a good fit for paraffin-free melts and tarts. Pros: - Paraffin-free soy wax made from US Midwest soybeans, for makers who want an all-soy melt - Bead form scoops and weighs easily, and the listing says it melts in a microwave, wax melter or double boiler - Listing states a 10 percent maximum fragrance load (1.6 oz per lb) and a 160°F heating temperature Cons: - 5 lb bag is a small supply if you pour clamshells in volume, so the cost per pound is higher than bulk cases - 10 percent fragrance ceiling is lower than the 12 to 15 percent that one parasoy blend in this guide lists Details: https://candlemakingnest.com/product/B09VCB9G3J ### 2. Bliss Granular Wax (Our Version of The Brand Name) 10 LB Bag Great Wax for Wax Melts, Snap Bars, Clamshells, Votive Candles, Pillar Candles Our score: 8.2/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) Granular blend of 60 percent soy and 40 percent food grade paraffin in a 10 lb bag, sold for wax melts, snap bars, clamshells, votives and pillars. The listing states a 12 to 15 percent maximum fragrance load. Pros: - Listing states the blend ratio outright: 60 percent soy and 40 percent food grade paraffin, pre-mixed and ready to use - Highest stated fragrance load in this guide at 12 to 15 percent, useful for strongly scented melts - Seller gives a full temperature sequence: melt to 195°F, add fragrance at 180°F, pour at around 140°F Cons: - Described in the title as the seller's own version of a brand-name wax, so it is not the original product - Contains 40 percent paraffin, so it does not suit makers who label their melts as all-soy Details: https://candlemakingnest.com/product/B0BHM693Y9 ### 3. Direct Candle Supply 5lb Melt Slab Wax for Candle Making, Great for Melts, Tarts and Pillars Our score: 7.8/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) Direct Candle Supply 5lb melt slab wax that works for wax melts, tarts and freestanding pillar candles. Pros: - Firm slab wax holds shape for pillars and molded tarts - One wax covers pillars and melts, so fewer supplies to stock - 5lb slab is a manageable amount for trying pillar candles Cons: - Slab must be cut into pieces before it fits a melting pot - Pillar wax usually shrinks and may need a top-up pour Details: https://candlemakingnest.com/product/B0C2QSHQDY ### 4. Direct Candle Supply 5lb Soy Wax Melt Pellets for Candle Making Our score: 7.4/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10) Paraffin and soy tart blend in pellet form, 5 lb. The listing states a 125 to 130°F melt point and a 155 to 165°F pour range, aimed at melts, tarts and molded shapes. Pros: - Pellets weigh out without cutting a slab, which suits small test batches of melts - Listing gives clear working numbers: 125 to 130°F melt point and 155 to 165°F pour temperature - Sold for melts, tarts and pillars, so one bag can cover molded shapes as well as clamshells Cons: - Title says soy wax but the listing describes a paraffin and soy blend, so it is not a paraffin-free option - Listing does not state a maximum fragrance load, so you will need to test your own percentage Details: https://candlemakingnest.com/product/B0DW5V6NB9 ### 5. ParaSoy Tart & Votive Blend Wax (Pastilles) - 30 LBS - Best Tart Wax Ever - Pillar Candles, Votive Candles, Wax Melts, Tarts, Wax Embeds Our score: 7.1/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10) Pre-blended parasoy tart and votive wax in pastilles, sold as a 30 lb supply for wax melts, tarts, embeds, votives and pillars. The listing states fragrance loads of up to 10 to 12 percent. Pros: - 30 lb pack suits makers pouring clamshells in volume, and pastilles scoop and weigh without cutting - Listing says it is pre-blended with no additives required and typically needs only a single pour - Stated fragrance load of up to 10 to 12 percent, with a smooth, creamy and opaque look Cons: - Listing gives no melt point or pour temperature, so you start from your own test pours - 30 lb is a large commitment at this price if you have not tried the blend in a small batch first Details: https://candlemakingnest.com/product/B0DY1QXPPN ### 6. Soy Tart/Melt Wax (AAK #5715-94-02) - 50 pound case Our score: 6.9/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10) Soy tart and melt wax sold as a 50 pound case, identified in the listing as AAK #5715-94-02. A bulk option for makers who want a soy melt wax that is poured without blending. Pros: - 50 lb case is the largest supply in this guide, sized for regular clamshell production - Listed specifically as a soy tart and melt wax, so it is made for the job this guide covers - Listing says there is no need to blend it with other waxes before pouring Cons: - Listing has a single feature line and states no melt point, pour temperature or fragrance load - Sold here only as a 50 lb case, far more than a hobbyist needs to test a first melt recipe Details: https://candlemakingnest.com/product/B06XJ2RLXY As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.