This Lehman’s all-natural soy wax is the cleaner-burning, slower-burning alternative to paraffin wax for candle making. Soy wax is derived from soybean oil through hydrogenation — meaning the wax is a renewable resource grown by American farmers rather than a petroleum byproduct. The lower melting point compared to paraffin produces slower-burning candles, so the same volume of wax lasts longer per candle.
Soy wax pellet format is the right starting point for home candle makers — pellets melt evenly in a double boiler without scorching, distribute fragrance oils and color additives uniformly, and pour cleanly into containers without leaving stringy ‘cobwebs’ that hand-cut wax blocks can create. Ideal for container candles (mason jar candles, tin candles, tea lights) where the wax stays in its mold throughout the burn cycle.
The 1 lb bag size is the right starter quantity for several test batches before committing to bulk purchases. Pair with stearic acid (for harder bars), wicks, fragrance oils, and dyes from the Lehman’s catalog for a complete soy candle-making kit. For households trying out home candle making, market-craft makers, or sustainability-focused candle households moving away from paraffin, this is the right starter purchase. Lehman’s catalog selection.
