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.

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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If you look at what has been made available online by candle makers, you will be amazed at the array of different collections of scented candles that are being marketed in exciting and exotic names made for consumers to principally provide an appealing aroma. The aromatic experience that emanates from the fragrance used is the key because when the scented candle is burnt it helps to enhance the inner emotions and senses in a number of different ways, for example by reducing stress, providing more energy and making the user feel better.

For example there are fruit and berry candles with mouth-watering names like strawberry melon, cranberry apple and cucumber melon. In the right environment the rich aroma from one of these candles can help you escape to another time and place where you can imagine yourself wandering through an orchard in the middle of summer surrounded by an abundance of fruits with the aroma of fresh fruit wafting through the air. Just imagine how the scent and fragrance from a burning strawberry melon scented candle can help to take your mind off things.

By blending in different aromatics, candle makers have the ability to make scented candles that can work wonders on the senses of both men and women. It is known the effect of an aroma on the senses may be delicate, but scents do help many people feel a lot better by relaxing them.

You will also find scented candles available today that have fragrances with an aroma that can remind you of days gone. For example, the aroma from a specially blended scented candle can remind you of a tropical island paradise vacation where lazy days were spent drinking fresh pineapple juice by a pristine blue lagoon on a hot summer’s day.

There is even a scented candle that has been blended with a fragrance that can capture the aroma of fresh home baking to remind you of the times spent in the kitchen sampling mom’s baking and other home baked delicacies.

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?

Although this type of candle can be made with or without scent most users agree that votive soy candles provide a remarkable warm glow when burned.

Scented soy pilalr candles made in a variety of fragrances can be brought in specialty candle stores, many supermarkets and at online outlets.  Going one step further if you are keen to make your own scented soy candles there are many books and online instructions available that can assist you in making which can be very rewarding when you produce a great looking candle.  Scented soy candles are made purely from all-natural soybeans and burn longer, cleaner and emit no toxins or soot into the air.  Being made from vegetable-based materials soy scented candles are totally biodegradable.

I have summarized some scented soy pillar candles and there effects as follows -

Eucalyptus. This oil is considered a good remedy for chest problem ailments such as coughs, pneumonia, bronchitis and asthma.  Eucalyptus is also a good remedy for treating arthritis and rheumatism.

Lavender.  This oil is beneficial in helping to sooth headaches, sleep problems and can also be used for problems like anxiety and depression.

Jasmine.  This essential oil is very good for calming tension, improves alertness, energy and the immune system.

Basil.  This oil increases concentration and alertness and can help with headaches, digestion and to stimulate the nervous system

Lemon.  This oil scent is considered beneficial in helping with concentration and also as a good insect repellent.

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.

Pure soy wax candles are a natural product and became available to consumers in 1996 following on from the soy wax candles launched earlier by The Body Shop a company that provided candles made from a mixture of beeswax and almond oil. However because beeswax was much more expensive than commonly used paraffin, research was conducted into the use of plant waxes as an alternative to beeswax. This shift to an environmentally friendly product gained universal approval and was a very popular choice particularly in the United States as it provided another market for farmers and their soybeans and marketers who realized that by reducing the use of paraffin it reduced the need for importing petroleum additives for candle making.

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There are also many articles online and in book stores with a wide variety of recipes to assist you to become creative in making soy wax candles. Some advice though when making soy candles is to ensure you mix any fragrance oils beforehand to get an idea whether it is the fragrance you want before mixing it into your melted wax. As a general rule when making soy wax candles you will need 1 oz of oil to fragrance it if you use 16 oz of soy wax.

Discount jar soy candles are available at most retail candle stores and can commonly be found in a variety of different scents such as lemongrass, gardenia, mandarin, grapefruit, vanilla and tropical berry to name a few. When packaged jar soy candles make an ideal affordable gift for that special person. If you are looking for discount jar soy candles there are a number of online candle shops that specialize in candles and candle making supplies. Also in many smaller towns craft fairs and markets are a great place to find discounted jar soy candles.

It should however be pointed out that when buying jar soy candles some additives used by the maker such as colored dyes, scents and even the coating on the wick can drastically change the structure and make-up of the candles. If you have any concerns about the ingredients used in making jar soy candles or any other soy candles for that matter it is recommended you ask the candle maker or company making the candle for more information on the additives.