Category — 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
candle making stores and are usually made in seamless aluminium, glass
jars or tin in different shapes and sizes.

2. Soy wax. Ensure the wax is either 100% soy or a natural soy wax blend
(no additives). Bags of wax flakes can usually be obtained in various sizes
from 2 pound up to 50 pound bags.

3. Fragrance oils. There is now available over 100 different soy based candle
Fragrances. These can in most cases be obtained in different volumes
e.g. 1oz, 4oz, 8oz and 16oz bottles.

4. Color dye. Dyes can be mixed together to make unique blends and
shades to suit.

5. Cotton wicks and a candle wick trimmer.

To save time looking for the above mentioned products, it may be easier to buy ready made kits which can be bought conveniently online at a number of different online sites. For example some of these sites sell to online customers in 10lb, 20lb or 50lb soy candle making kits.

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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.

For example if used in a bathroom setting the soft graceful light and aroma from one or two scented soy pillar candles can help to relax you while you unwind in a hot bath on a cold winter’s evening or after you have finished work for the day. Another popular use of soy pillar candles is during meditation or prayer sessions where their serene glow and refreshing aroma helps to cleanse the mind so that you can think clearer.

The Scented Soy Candles because it is clean burning it has an advantage over other more traditional candles because they tend to burn downwards and leave the outside intact. It is important to remember that when burning a soy pillar candle for the first time to ensure you burn the candle for at least an hour so you can get some idea on how the melting wax will drip.

Scented Soy Candles have a lot of uses around the family home and when dressed up decoratively they make a fantastic showpiece that can be admired during those special times for example when you are throwing a party or have friends around for dinner. The soy pillar candle is often used as a showpiece when it is positioned on a mantelpiece above the fireplace or in the center of the dining room table where its soft light is used to advantage as it flickers and dances around a darkened room.

What can be more romantic than the beautiful fresh aroma from a scented soy candles that is competing with the aroma of a freshly baked pie coming straight out of the oven onto the table while you are humming to a romantic ballad that is playing soothingly in the background?

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 plate type holder is probably the best option for a table. You can also tie a nicely colored ribbon around a square scented pillar candle or even arrange small flowers around the bottom of the candles.

When burning aromatherapy scented pillar candles they have the added benefit of providing helpful healing properties depending on the fragrance chosen. They can also set the mood for a romantic evening with their delightful scent. It is important to also remember that when buying scented pillar candles make sure it is well packaged because when scented pillar candles are left exposed in the open for a long period they may lose much of their scent properties.
Scented Soy Wax Candles

There are today many unique and different types of scented soy wax candles available to consumers. There are specialty candle makers who can provide custom made scented soy wax candles with that special unique scent you are looking for. For example if you were looking for your favorite food or fruit scent or even Christmas scent then they can be accommodated in scented soy wax candles.. There are even seasonal scents, designer fragrance scents and bakery scents that can be blended to suit your needs. If you are looking for a specific category of scented soy wax candle then there are online candle makers that specialize in this area.