Austin Studio: 1301 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00 CT

Component Supply & Studio Candle Formulations

Austin Bench Chemistry · Physical Studio Desk

For candle makers across Austin, Texas, Aroma Home supplies wax bases, fragrance oils, jars, and wicks, plus finished 9 oz candles at $28 and studio workshops at $25.99.

2020 Pouring in Austin
10% Max Oil Binding Limit
14 Days Full Crystal Matrix Cure
198°F Tested Flash Point Ceiling

Pure formulation honesty without cosmetic markup or mystery waxes

Commercial craft markets are crowded with unrated paraffin blends and synthetic fragrance oils cut with dipropylene glycol to pad bottle volumes. When an indie chandler pours unrated wax, the failure modes appear within forty-eight hours: sinkholes around the wick, tunneling during first combustion, and flame blowout caused by clogged cotton fibers.

Aroma Home operates on strict bench standards. Every wax flake batch arrives with certified harvest origin documentation, melt point thresholds, and precise pour cooling windows. We publish the arithmetic plainly so you never waste five pounds of botanical oil on a failed cooling cycle.

  • SPEC 01 Documented melt points from 115°F to 145°F tested across pure soy, coconut apricot creme, and cappings beeswax.
  • SPEC 02 Phthalate-free aromatic compounds compounded with flash points safely above 165°F to prevent vapor burn-off during hot wax introduction.
  • SPEC 03 Ring-spun cotton braids woven with paper filaments, pre-tabbed and sized to exact jar diameters to eliminate edge soot.

Finished Goods, Workshops & Component Basis

Our catalogue is inquiry-only. All raw bases, aroma oils, vessels, and wicks are quoted according to batch weight and packaging volume. Finished candles and studio workshops carry fixed unit pricing established at our Austin bench.

Finished Candle 9 oz
$28 USD per unit
Hand-poured signature scented soy candle in pharmaceutical amber glass jar with black bakelite lid. Single unbleached ECO braided cotton wick. 45–50 hours clean burn time with tested edge-to-edge melt pool. Cured 14 days before dispatch.
Finished Candle 16 oz
$38 USD per unit
Dual-wick heavy tumbler finished candle with double flame crystal throw. Solid 5mm glass base preventing surface overheating. 80–90 hours extended burn time. Compounded with Texas cedar and smoked amber fragrance oils.
Candlemaking Workshop
$25.99 USD per person
In-person hands-on 2-hour masterclass at 1301 Barton Springs Rd, Austin. Minimum group size 1+. Attendees calculate wax mass arithmetic, blend custom botanical fragrance compounds, balance wick sizing, and pour a custom 9 oz vessel to take home.
Raw Wax Bases & Flakes
Inquiry tiered per kg / 45 lb case
Golden Soy 464 flakes, coconut apricot creme wax blocks, and triple-filtered yellow beeswax pellets. Quotation basis depends on container selection, ordered mass, and freight freight parameters.
Fragrance Compounds & Wicks
Inquiry tiered per 16 oz / 32 oz jug / 100-pack wicks
Phthalate-free concentrated aroma oils, unbleached coreless cotton wicks, and native American cherry wood wicks with stainless clips. Quotations dispatched within one business day.

Technical Component Directory

Select a primary formulation category to review detailed melt point tables, vessel volumetric capacities, flash points, and bulk packaging options.

CAT-01 // BASES 464 / COCO / BEES

Wax Bases & Natural Flakes

Pure hydrogenated soy flakes, velvety coconut apricot creme wax, and domestic cosmetic-grade yellow beeswax pellets.

Melt Range 115°F – 145°F
Fragrance Load 8% – 10% Max
Pour Temperature 135°F ± 5°F
CAT-02 // OILS IFRA COMPLIANT

Aroma & Fragrance Compounds

High-throw, phthalate-free aroma compounds compounded for deep crystal matrix integration and sustained diffusion.

Flash Point Range 174°F – 204°F
Vanillin Content 0.00% – 0.50%
Packaging 16 oz / 32 oz Amber
CAT-03 // VESSELS PHARMACEUTICAL

Amber & Clear Vessels

Straight-sided pharmaceutical amber glass jars, annealed double-wick cocktail tumblers, and deep matte travel tins.

Diameters 72mm, 80mm, 88mm
Brimful Volumes 8 oz, 9 oz, 16 oz
Thermal Base Reinforced Annealed
CAT-04 // WICKS CALIBRATED

Cotton & Cherry Wood Wicks

Coreless flat-braided cotton with paper filament support and sustainable hardwood cherry wood wicks with steel clips.

Sizing Matrix 50mm to 95mm Diameters
Flame Profile Stable / Low Soot
Tab Diameter 15mm / 20mm Crimped
CAT-05 // KITS BENCH STARTER

Master Studio Starter Kits

Complete candlemaking bench setups: 2-liter calibrated aluminum pouring pitcher, lab digital thermometer, wax, and wicks.

Wax Included 5 lb Soy 464 Flakes
Thermometer Digital ±0.2°F Probe
Hardware Wick Bars & Pitcher
CAT-06 // WORKSHOP AUSTIN STUDIO

In-Person Austin Workshop

Two-hour laboratory workshop led by our master candlemaker at our Barton Springs Road studio. Calculate, compound, and pour.

Duration 2.0 Hours In-Studio
Group Capacity 1+ Person Sessions
Output Custom 9 oz Soy Candle
Molten translucent wax pouring from brass pitcher into candle vessel in continuous fluid ribbon
COORDINATE // 30.2631° N, 97.7554° W

Liquid Phase Thermodynamics

At 135°F, hydrogenated soybean triglycerides transition from liquid phase into a dense crystal matrix. Maintaining a ±3°F pouring envelope prevents container frosting and eliminates cavernous sinkholes around the wick anchor.

Review Melt Curve Datasheets

Bench Credentials & Verification

We operate an active workshop on Barton Springs Road in Austin, Texas. Our candlemaking practice is verifiable through official state filing records and raw material agricultural batch manifests.

2020 Master Artisan Tenure

Led by an experienced candlemaker formulating, testing, and hand-pouring small batches in Austin since 2020. Over four years of daily bench testing across dozens of container diameters and wick weaves.

TEXAS Official State Filing

Verification provided via Texas registration or supply invoice, alongside certificate of analysis documentation upon client request.

100% Inquiry Transparency

No automated binding checkout or inflated cart surcharges. Every bulk order receives an itemized formulation sheet with exact weight arithmetic, freight estimates, and confirmed pour lead times.

The Four-Stage Formulation Cycle

Whether blending ten pounds of custom wax in our Austin workshop or preparing components for independent studios, every production run follows an unyielding technical protocol.

Phase 01 // Thermal Liquefaction
Slow indirect water bath heating to 185°F
Flakes are melted gradually in stainless double-wall jackets. Raising the temperature to 185°F breaks the vegetable oil crystalline structure completely, preparing the lipid matrix to bind aroma polymers uniformly.
Phase 02 // Fragrance Integration
Compounding at 160°F to 175°F with 2-minute agitation
Fragrance oils are introduced precisely below their documented flash points. Continuous slow manual stirring for two full minutes suspends the aromatic compounds without incorporating microscopic air bubbles.
Phase 03 // Precision Pour Window
Controlled container pour at 135°F into tempered glass
The blend cools to exactly 135°F before entering jars. Jars rest in an 72°F ambient room free of drafts. Wicks are locked into place with stainless steel tension bars to guarantee center positioning.
Phase 04 // 14-Day Crystal Matrix Cure
14 days dark room rest before packaging
Vegetable waxes require two full weeks to achieve peak molecular hardness and lock in the aromatic compound. Candles burned prior to fourteen days display weak hot throw and irregular melt curves.

Technical Tradeoffs & Refusals

Formulation chemistry requires definitive boundaries. Here is what Aroma Home does not supply, does not promise, and refuses to cut corners on.

No Decorative Wax Additives
We do not add mica powders, plastic glitter, dried botanical petals, or gemstone crystals to wax. While visually novel, flammable surface debris clogs cotton wick capillaries, causes irregular flare-ups, and creates severe indoor smoke hazards.
No Phthalate Fragrance Compounds
Every aroma oil we compound is 100% free of phthalates and meets stringent IFRA safety thresholds. We refuse to use cheap hydrocarbon solvents that artificially magnify cold throw while releasing toxic aerosols during combustion.
No Instant Binding Quotes
We do not provide direct cart checkout because bulk freight for glass jars and fifty-pound wax boxes varies significantly by destination ZIP code. Every quote is reviewed by our dispatch desk to ensure real freight calculations and realistic lead times.
No Rushed Curing Cycles
Finished candle orders require a strict fourteen-day curing lead time prior to shipping. We do not dispatch freshly poured soy candles overnight; doing so compromises fragrance throw and risks thermal cracking in transit.

Submit Technical Component Inquiry

Transmit your component quantities, container dimensions, or workshop reservation parameters. Our Austin bench reviews inquiries and responds with an itemized specification sheet within one business day.