Handmade Soy Candles
Natural scented candles made from soy wax, hand-poured in our family workshop in Władysławowo on the Polish coast. 8 signature scents, three sizes, and a label you can personalize.
100% soy wax
Plant-based, vegan wax with no paraffin. Burns clean and longer than paraffin of the same weight.
Hand-poured
From melting the wax, through the wick, to the label: every candle is made by us, in small batches.
8 scents
From fruity and floral to spiced and festive. Compositions inspired by nature, travel and memories.
3 sizes
120 ml to meet a scent, 235 ml for everyday rooms, 373 ml for large spaces.
The scent library
Every scent comes in three sizes. Open a candle to read its fragrance notes.
Why handmade soy candles
A factory candle comes off a line that never slows down for a single jar. A handmade soy candle is made in small batches: the wax is weighed, the fragrance is added at a specific temperature, and every piece cools slowly, away from drafts. The scent is spread evenly through the whole candle rather than sitting on top, and the melt pool reaches the glass all the way down. We cover the full comparison in handmade soy candles.
Soy wax itself has real advantages: it is renewable and biodegradable, melts at a lower temperature than paraffin, so a candle burns longer, and spilled wax washes off with warm soapy water. For an honest comparison, including where paraffin wins, read soy vs. paraffin wax.
How our candles are made
- 1
Weigh and melt the wax
The soy wax is weighed for a specific batch of containers and melted gently in a water bath so it never overheats.
- 2
Add fragrance at the right temperature
Fragrance oil goes in at a precise moment and is stirred until it binds with the wax. This decides how strongly the candle scents a room when burning.
- 3
Pour and let cool slowly
We pour by hand, jar by jar, then the candles cool undisturbed at a stable temperature. Rushing this step means cracks and sinkholes around the wick.
- 4
Cure, trim, label
The candle cures so the scent stabilizes. Only then do we trim the wick, check the top and apply the label.
Which size to choose
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 120 ml (about 4 oz) | trying a new scent, bathrooms, desks, small gifts |
| 235 ml (about 8 oz) | everyday use in a bedroom, living room or kitchen; the most popular size |
| 373 ml (about 12.6 oz) | large open rooms and long evenings; the longest burn time |
Scents by mood
- Warm and festive: Hot Wine, Christmas Forest, Cozy Apple, Cherrywood.
- Sweet and fruity: Cloud, Aloha.
- Fresh and floral: Eden, Zanzibar.
Make your own
Many of our readers outside Poland come here to learn rather than to buy. Everything we know about soy wax is in the guides, from the soy wax calculator to troubleshooting, and the complete method is in the ebook below.
The Complete Wavemade Guide to Natural Candle Making
9 chapters: recipes for specific containers, wick tables, temperatures, a burn-test protocol and step-by-step troubleshooting.
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship candles to the United States or outside Poland?
Not at the moment. Our candles are currently delivered within Poland only. The digital guide is available worldwide and arrives by email right after purchase. See delivery for details.
How is a soy candle different from a regular paraffin candle?
Soy wax is plant-based and biodegradable; paraffin is a petroleum by-product. Soy melts at a lower temperature, so it burns longer and gives a softer, less perfumey scent, while paraffin wins on scent intensity and a glossy finish. Full comparison: soy vs. paraffin wax.
How long does a soy candle burn?
It depends on size and how it is burned. A 120 ml candle lasts well over a dozen one-hour evenings; a 373 ml candle lasts tens of hours. Most burn time is lost to an untrimmed wick and short burns. The formula and chart are in how long do soy candles burn.
Are the candles natural and vegan?
Yes. The base is plant-derived soy wax with no paraffin and no animal ingredients. Whether soy candles can be harmful and how to read a label is covered in are soy candles safe.
How do I make a soy candle burn evenly?
Three rules: let the first burn reach a full melt pool, trim the wick to about 1/4 inch (5 mm) before every burn, and keep it away from drafts. If a candle is already tunneling, it can be rescued: see why is my soy candle tunneling.
Before you choose: guides
- Choosing and buying
Handmade Soy Candles: How They Differ From Mass-Produced and How to Spot the Real Thing
What handmade really means for a soy candle, how it differs from factory production, how a candle is made in a small workshop, how to recognize honest handmade, and what to watch for when buying artisan candles.
5 min read - Choosing and buying
How to Choose the Best Soy Candles: A Buyer's Guide
A buying guide: how to pick a soy candle that smells and burns evenly. Wax, wick, fragrance load, container, burn time, label, price. Plus which candle to choose as a gift, for a bedroom, for the dinner table, or for someone with allergies.
5 min read - Burning and care
How Long Do Soy Candles Burn? Burn Time Chart by Size
How many hours a 4, 8, 12, or 16 oz soy candle burns: a burn time chart, the formula to work it out for your own candle, what shortens burn time, and how to make a candle last up to a third longer.
4 min read
