🕯️ Wax Melt-Point Guide
Pick a wax to see its melt point, ideal pour temperature, and cure time — plus a full comparison table for soy, paraffin, beeswax, coconut, and palm, so every pour sets clean.
🧮 Melt Point, Pour Temp & Cure
| Wax | Melt point (°F) | Pour temp (°F) | Cure (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soy | 120 | 135 | 14 |
| Paraffin | 135 | 160 | 2 |
| Beeswax | 145 | 155 | 1 |
| Coconut | 100 | 130 | 7 |
| Palm | 140 | 185 | 3 |
What is the Wax Melt-Point Guide?
It's a quick reference to the three temperatures and timings that make or break a pour: the melt point (how hot to get the wax), the pour temperature (how warm it should be going into the jar), and the cure time (how long to rest the candle before burning). Each wax family behaves differently, and the guide lays them side by side.
Use it to avoid sinkholes, frosting, and weak scent throw, to switch waxes with confidence, and to plan how long a batch needs before it's ready. These are typical values — confirm against your wax's datasheet and a test pour.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature does candle wax melt at?
It varies by wax. Coconut wax melts around 100°F, soy around 120°F, paraffin around 135°F, palm around 140°F, and beeswax around 145°F. Pick a wax in the guide to see its melt point along with the recommended pour temperature and cure time.
What is pour temperature and why does it matter?
Pour temperature is how hot the wax should be when you pour it into the container. Too hot and you can get sinkholes or wet spots; too cool and the surface turns lumpy. Each wax has a sweet spot — soy around 135°F, palm much hotter around 185°F for its signature crystalline finish.
How long should I let a candle cure?
Curing lets the wax harden fully and the fragrance bind for a better scent throw. Beeswax is essentially ready right away, paraffin needs a day or two, coconut about a week, and soy benefits from around two weeks. The guide lists a typical cure time per wax.
Are these melt points exact for my wax?
No — they're typical values for each wax family. Specific products differ, and blends shift the numbers, so always check your wax's datasheet and confirm with a test pour before committing to a batch.