How to make soy wax melts

Looking to bring natural fragrance into your home without worrying about toxins or synthetic chemicals? Soy wax melts are the perfect solution — and making them at home is easier than you think.

At Votive, we believe in transparency, wellness, and clean air. That’s why our customers — like you — often ask: Can I make soy wax melts myself? The answer is yes, and today we’ll show you how.

🌿 Why Choose Soy Wax?

Before we dive in, here’s why soy wax is the foundation of a clean home scent:

• Non-toxic and plant-based

• Derived from non-GMO soybeans

• Burns cleaner than paraffin

• Safer for pets and children

• Holds fragrance beautifully

Unlike paraffin or blended waxes, pure soy wax offers a wellness-first approach to home fragrance — no soot, no biohazard chemicals, no compromise.

🧼 What You’ll Need

• 100% soy wax flakes (look for non-GMO)

• Fragrance oil (essential oils or safe synthetics — check labels for no inhalation hazard)

• Silicone mold (any shape you like)

• Double boiler (or glass bowl over a pot)

• Thermometer

• Stirring stick or spoon

Optional: candle dye or dried botanicals for aesthetic

🔥 Step-by-Step: How to Make Soy Wax Melts

Step 1: Prepare Your Mold

Clean and dry your silicone mold. Set it on a tray or baking sheet for easy transfer later.

Step 2: Melt the Wax

Using a double boiler, heat soy wax to around 170°F (77°C). Stir gently and evenly.

Step 3: Add Fragrance

Remove from heat. Once the wax cools slightly to 160°F (71°C), add your fragrance oil (typically 6–10% of total wax weight). Stir well to blend.

Step 4: Pour and Set

Carefully pour the mixture into your mold. Let the melts cure at room temperature for 12–24 hours until fully solidified.

Step 5: Enjoy

Pop them out of the mold and place one in your wax warmer. Enjoy clean, long-lasting scent — the healthy way.

💡 Tips for Better Melts

• Use essential oils if you prefer aromatherapy benefits.

• Avoid fragrance oils labeled with hazard symbols or synthetic binders.

• Store in a cool, dark place to preserve scent strength.

Why Votive Uses Only Pure Soy Wax

Many mass-market wax melts — even those labeled “soy blend” — include paraffin or chemical additives. At Votive, we use only 100% non-GMO soy wax, paired with the safest fragrance oils for clean breathing and authentic wellness.

🌸 When you craft your melts with care, you protect your home, your lungs, and your values.

Final Word: Make It Clean, Make It You

DIY soy wax melts are a simple way to turn your space into a sanctuary. Whether you’re gifting, crafting with kids, or curating your own rituals, clean fragrance matters.

💛 Save this to ♥️ and come back when you're ready to make your own melts. Or better, shop Votive’s purity-tested wax products and start your clean scent journey today.