Soy wax odor?

[Vintagemama]

I'm quite new at this, so have been lurking and learning.

My first soy wax adventure was a pound of the local craft store's flake microwaveable container wax bought on a lark. The first thing I noticed was that it had an odor which, while not really unpleasant, wasn't exactly appealing, either. Not having been exposed to soy wax previously, I thought that was perhaps normal.

I've since purchased some other soy wax - same basic type - and cannot detect that odor, so I have to assume that the first batch I bought had some sort of problem.

I'm curious - anyone else ever run into this, and does anyone know what would cause it?

TIA!

[Jordan]

Hi welcome to soy candlemaking.

I have noticed that weird odor to some soys myself. You aren't nuts. I just stay clear of those brands. I recently switched to JS soy www.justscent.com , and if you are looking for a great performing soy, I highly recommend this one.

Good Luck!

[Vicky_CO]

Actually all soy smells but it will vary from crop to crop on how much is smells. It also depend on the person to be able to smell it. Some people are more sensitive to the smell. The same can be said for paraffin to it has an odor also. All waxes do just not everyone can detect the odors or you are so use to it you can not smell it any more.

[CelestialSoyCandles]

Vicky - I was going to say that as well - I was taught that when I first started about how every bean is different just like a coffee bean..

However, I have noticed if soy is stored in certain packaging - it does carry that odor as well - especially bought in 1 lb packaging...

Heather