Soy candles make a good choice to paraffin candles which are petroleum based. The reason behind this that they are environemental friendly and at the same, they do not give off Carbon Dioxide. Most likely, that is the underlying reason why many people are slowly starting to appreciate making soy candles.
Soy Wax - its key element - is a recent discovery. In 1991, a chap by the name of Michael Richards was looking for a cheaper preference for beeswax. This made him make the soy type. During the early 90's there was a big inflow of requirement for natural wax candles, but beeswax was significantly more expensive (10x more) than paraffin. Michael started a wave of testing with different natural waxes from plants and eventually ended up with a vegetable category that had a small portion hydrogenated with soy oil, coconut oil and palm oil as main components. Michael finally succeeded in replacing beeswax with soy in the year 1996. Generally, these candles are made by combining wax with dye and fragrance. These candles have certain advantages over Paraffin Candles
• Soy wax candles are reasonably priced
• It's a non - synthetic wax
• It's natural life is more strong.
• Wax spills are easy to uncontaminated with soap and water
• It does not emit much soot
• Scented soy gives out more zest
Making soy candles can be a leisure worth your time. As you go deeper into the business of candle making, you will find out that it is so much easier and more fun to make soy candles than paraffin based ones. The materials for making soy candles are painless to obtain and can be bought via the web or through your local shops. We will explore the step - by - step process in making this kind of candles.
The materials listed below are what you will need:
1. A pound of soy wax
2. 1 mason jar
3. An ounce of scent oil
4. Wax dye
5. 1 cotton wick (e.g. HTP - 105)
f. A candle Thermometer
Some guidelines:
Selecting your soy wax
Soy wax generally comes in two varieties: Block and Flake shape. Choose the flake shape.
Understanding smell for soy candles
The secret to making a good soy candle is to use your own special batch/mix of fragrances.The scent of your choice needs to be compatible with soy wax. Realistically, an ounce of smell per 16 ounces of soy wax is what you will need.
Understanding Wax dyes
There are many different forms of dyes. There are dye blocks which can be melted/mixed with soy wax. The other ones are concentrated liquids and dye chips.
Choosing the right soy wax candle wicks
The bigger the diameter of your candle, the thicker your wick must be.
Deciding on the appropriate soy wax candle containers
The contained to be chosen for making your Soy candles will depend on what look you want for your candles. If you want country look, you can choose/use a Jason jar. The containers for your soy candle must always be sterile, dry and at standard room temperature.
The process:
• Pour the sox was in a pan and slowly heat on average temperature until completely dissolved.. Remove from heat.
• Pour in the fragrance oil and stir until all is absorbed in the soy wax
. Wax dye can be added as an option
• Pour the melted wax in the container and put the wick in the center. A clothespin or pencil is ideal in making sure that your wick stays in the center.
• Once rock-hard, you can decrease the diameter of the wick by 1/2 inch
Have a great time experiencing the benefits of your soy candle!
Author Resource:
Kim Montgomery is a candle-making expert and loves to share her love and passion for candles with many around her. Discover more secrets and professional tips about making soy candles and everything you need to know about this wonderful craft with her popular free ecourse, available at => http://www.candlemakingshop-onalbertstreet.com/
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