All About Scented Soy Candles

With the proper guidance and instruction, together of course with the right materials, it is not that difficult to learn the craft of making scented soy candles. If you already have some basic knowledge in making wax candles then it will be a lot easier for you.

The wax used to make soy candles comes from soy beans and this can if preferred be mixed with paraffin wax and paraffin wax blends to formulate a more adaptable mixture. However, to make a natural soy wax candle it will be necessary to use 100% soy wax or 100% soy wax blends with no additives.

The wax used to create soy candles is very firm and because soy generates very little smoke it is therefore an excellent, natural clean burning candle.

Making scented soy candles in your home can be done relatively cheaply and is simply a matter of mixing the desired fragrances and essential oils to create the aroma you are looking for.

Scented soy candles also make an ideal gift or present for your friends or family and can be made in a number of different sizes, shapes, colors and fragrances.

The 6 steps to follow -

1. Buy a block of soy wax or bag of wax flakes from your local craft or candle shop.

2. Have on hand dry cotton wicks, scent, a mold and a selection of
colors.

3. Melt your wax either in an old pot on the stove or in a container in the
microwave.

4. After the wax has melted add mix in the choice of color and the
preferred fragrance you want to use.

5. Carefully position and centre the wick inside the mold (before poring) then
pour the melted mixture in and leave to set.

6. When properly set remove the candle carefully from the mold.

A natural scented soy wax candle made with your own hands, gift wrapped and tied with a nice ribbon tie, can be given to someone special as the perfect gift.

The use of fragrance oils dissolved in candle wax has been used by candle makers for many years. This craft or technique of adding fragrance oils to 100% soy wax or natural soy wax blends creates a relaxing feeling on the senses when the aroma drifts through a room where a scented soy wax candle is burning.

To help you make your own special hand crafted scented soy wax candle the following products will be required –

1. Candle making molds. These molds can be acquired from most
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Scented Soy Candles give off a soft light and for this reason they are commonly used in religious ceremonies such as weddings or christening where they take pride of place on the altar or main worship area. This beautiful soy candle can be made in a square, round or even hexagonal shape and depending on where they are intended to be used can be scented or unscented.

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Scented votive soy candles are generally made in vibrant bold colors and are ready for use in the votive glass provided. These candles can come with or without the votive cup and are available in a wide variety of different fragrances. For example one of the most popular votive cups on the market uses about 2 oz of wax and will burn for up to 15 hours. Because votive soy candles are made using a reusable mold they use less energy and burn away to nothing generally leaving a little metal wick tab and a residue [...] Continue Reading…

Soy wax is mixed with different fragrance oils to produce scented soy pillar candles. This type of candle can be incredibly fragrant and when you consider that there are well over a hundred different fragrances available it is mind boggling trying to pick out that special aroma that would remind you of times gone by.  Scented soy candles can have a positive effect on both your mind and body which helps you to relax. Remembering those rich fragrances you experienced in childhood from a burning candle can also provoke delightful memories of the special times you had with family [...] Continue Reading…

Scented pillar candles give off a scent even when left unlit and can be round or square and because they come in large sizes they are particular popular with consumers when they are used as a display in the home on a dining table, coffee table or mantle piece. The also come in bold colors and when two or three candles are color coordinated and displayed as a centerpiece they always look very impressive. To get an elegant look there are many different types of candle holders available for a scented pillar candle for example a [...] Continue Reading…

Soy wax candles are biodegradable since they are made from hydrogenated soybean oil. When compared to paraffin wax candles they project less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere because they produce very low amounts of soot. The soybean oil assists in lowering the melting point that results in more even burning. As a result this low heating wax is ideal for making scented soy wax candles since the lower heat helps to distribute more fragrance.

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If you are looking for an affordable candle that will provide a beautiful aroma and glow then look no further than the versatile and popular jar soy candles. This type of soy candle is a fun and practical addition in the home and is considered to be one of the safest candles to have because they come in their own self-contained decorative container. Jar soy candles burn much longer than the typical traditional wax candle, they are also non-toxic and because they are clean burning produce little soot and therefore seldom trigger unhealthy allergies.

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