Let me start by saying I've tried A LOT of soy wax brands, and Waxcanpy's 40lb bag definitely stands out. The first thing I noticed was how clean it melts - no weird residues or funky smells that some cheaper waxes have.

The scent throw is impressive! I made a batch of lavender candles last weekend and my entire living room smelled like a French garden for hours. Unlike paraffin wax, this doesn't overpower your fragrance oils but lets them shine through beautifully.

Now about the packaging drama some reviewers mentioned - my bag arrived perfectly intact with zero spills. Maybe they've improved since those reviews? The beads were all securely contained in thick plastic packaging inside the box.

Melting is a breeze whether you use a double boiler (my preferred method) or microwave. It reaches ideal pouring temp around 170°F consistently. Pro tip: Add your dyes and fragrances at 185°F for best results!

The only con? It doesn't come with instructions about ideal pouring temperature (around 135-145°F for container candles). Beginners might need to Google this separately.

At this price point for organic quality, I'd give it 4.8/5 stars. Lost 0.2 stars just because the beads can be messy to handle compared to wax slabs. But for the quantity and performance? Absolutely worth every penny!