{"product_id":"golden-wax-494-soy-wax-for-wax-melts","title":"Golden Wax 494 Soy Wax Melt Tart Wax","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .bb-product-page {\n      font-family: inherit;\n      color: #333;\n      line-height: 1.65;\n      max-width: 980px;\n      margin: 0 auto;\n    }\n\n    .bb-intro {\n      margin-bottom: 24px;\n      font-size: 15px;\n      color: #444;\n    }\n\n    .bb-highlight {\n      background: #f8f6f2;\n      border: 1px solid #e6e0d8;\n      border-radius: 14px;\n      padding: 18px 20px;\n      margin: 20px 0 28px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-highlight h3 {\n      margin: 0 0 10px;\n      font-size: 18px;\n      color: #2f5f73;\n      letter-spacing: 0.2px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-highlight ul {\n      margin: 0;\n      padding-left: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-highlight li {\n      margin: 4px 0;\n    }\n\n    .bb-property-card {\n      background: #ffffff;\n      border: 1px solid #e7e7e7;\n      border-radius: 18px;\n      padding: 24px;\n      margin: 28px 0;\n      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\n      max-width: 520px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-property-card h3 {\n      margin: 0 0 18px;\n      font-size: 19px;\n      color: #333;\n    }\n\n    .bb-row {\n      display: flex;\n      justify-content: space-between;\n      gap: 18px;\n      border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeeee;\n      padding: 10px 0;\n      font-size: 14px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-row:last-child {\n      border-bottom: none;\n    }\n\n    .bb-label {\n      font-weight: 600;\n      color: #333;\n    }\n\n    .bb-value {\n      color: #6f7478;\n      text-align: right;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion {\n      border-top: 1px solid #2f5f73;\n      margin-top: 30px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion details {\n      border-bottom: 1px solid #2f5f73;\n      padding: 0;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion summary {\n      cursor: pointer;\n      list-style: none;\n      font-size: 20px;\n      font-weight: 600;\n      color: #2f5f73;\n      padding: 17px 0;\n      position: relative;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion summary::after {\n      content: \"+\";\n      position: absolute;\n      right: 6px;\n      top: 50%;\n      transform: translateY(-50%);\n      font-size: 28px;\n      font-weight: 300;\n      color: #2f5f73;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion details[open] summary::after {\n      content: \"–\";\n    }\n\n    .bb-panel {\n      padding: 0 0 20px;\n      font-size: 15px;\n      color: #444;\n    }\n\n    .bb-panel ul,\n    .bb-panel ol {\n      margin-top: 8px;\n      padding-left: 22px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-panel li {\n      margin: 5px 0;\n    }\n\n    .bb-note {\n      background: #fafafa;\n      border-left: 4px solid #2f5f73;\n      padding: 12px 14px;\n      margin-top: 12px;\n      font-size: 14px;\n      color: #555;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 640px) {\n      .bb-row {\n        display: block;\n      }\n\n      .bb-value {\n        display: block;\n        text-align: left;\n        margin-top: 2px;\n      }\n\n      .bb-property-card {\n        max-width: 100%;\n      }\n\n      .bb-accordion summary {\n        font-size: 18px;\n        padding-right: 34px;\n      }\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Wax 494 Soy Wax Melt \u0026amp; Tart Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soy-based wax made specifically for wax melts, tarts, clamshells, and molded home-fragrance pieces. It is designed for strong scent throw, clean mold release, reduced frosting, and smooth finished melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax melts and tarts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamshell melts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap bars and small molds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakers who want a soy-based melt wax with good mold release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-property-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWax Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eWax Type\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eSoy Tart \/ Wax Melt Wax\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eMelts, Tarts, Clamshells\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eForm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eFlakes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eCreamy White \/ Off-White\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eMelt Point\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003e125–135°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003ePour Temp\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003e150–160°F Typical\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eFragrance Load\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003e5–10%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eWick Series\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eNot For Wicked Candles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eBeginner Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eTesting Required\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDescription\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGW 494 Soy Wax Melt \u0026amp; Tart Wax is made for wickless home-fragrance projects such as wax melts, tarts, clamshell melts, and snap bars. It is formulated to release from molds more easily than standard container soy wax and helps create smooth, clean-looking melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wax is not designed for jar candles, pillar candles, or wicked candles. Final results depend on your fragrance oil, dye, mold type, pour temperature, cooling conditions, and cure time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKey Features\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoy-based wax for melts and tarts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood choice for clamshells, snap bars, and small molds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat mold release compared with soft container waxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce frosting and bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood hot and cold throw potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlake form for easy weighing and melting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelt wax until fully liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd dye if desired and stir until fully blended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd fragrance oil at your tested fragrance-add temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir slowly and evenly for about 1–2 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into clamshells, tart molds, or silicone molds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow melts to cool completely before removing from molds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet melts cure before final scent testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-note\"\u003eSuggested starting point: heat wax to about 180–185°F, add fragrance around 180–185°F, and test pouring around 150–160°F. Adjust based on fragrance oil, dye amount, mold type, and room temperature.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFragrance Testing\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common fragrance load range for GW 494 is 5–10%. Start lower during testing before pushing fragrance load higher. Too much fragrance oil can cause soft melts, sweating, poor mold release, or weak scent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a wickless wax, wick testing does not apply. Instead, test melt firmness, mold release, cold throw, hot throw, fragrance load, dye amount, and warmer performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-note\"\u003eDo not use GW 494 for wicked candles. It is built for wax melts and tarts, not for stable candle burning.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWax melts are sensitive to fragrance load, dye amount, mold type, room temperature, and cure time. Soft texture, sweating, frosting, bloom, weak scent throw, or poor mold release can happen if the formula is not balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft melts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower fragrance load or allow more cure time before packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor mold release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let melts cool fully before removing and test a different pour temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce fragrance load or test a different fragrance oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrosting or bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid rapid cooling and reduce temperature swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeak scent throw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test fragrance load, cure time, and warmer type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDull color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test dye amount and make sure dye is fully dissolved before pouring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore wax in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, and strong odors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring hot-weather shipping, wax flakes may soften or stick together. This usually does not damage the wax. Let the wax return to room temperature before weighing or melting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eQ \u0026amp; A\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs GW 494 beginner-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is beginner-friendly for wax melts, tarts, clamshells, and snap bars. It is not beginner-friendly for candles because it is not made for wicked candles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is GW 494 best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is best used for wax melts, tarts, clamshell melts, snap bars, and molded wickless fragrance pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use GW 494 for jar candles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. GW 494 is not designed for wicked candles. For jar candles, use a container wax such as GB 464, GB 444, GB 454, C-3, IGI 6006, BB-S10, or BB-C83.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use GW 494 for pillar candles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a tart and melt wax, not a pillar wax. For pillars or molds, use a pillar wax such as BB-C35 or BB-P55.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs GW 494 better than container soy wax for wax melts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually yes. Container soy wax is often too soft and may not release cleanly from molds. GW 494 is made specifically for melts and tarts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much fragrance oil should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA common working range is 5–10%. Start with a moderate load and test firmness, scent throw, and sweating before increasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are my wax melts sweating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweating is often caused by too much fragrance oil, incompatible fragrance oil, warm storage, or not enough cure time. Lower the fragrance load and retest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long should wax melts cure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany makers allow wax melts to cure for several days before judging final scent throw. 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