Soy Candles

As I was surfing the internet I came upon a soy candle website and began to question if soy candles are really better than regular candles or is it just another useless natural product hoax. Well actually there is a big difference and here's what I found:

-Soy candles are an cheaper all-natural alternative to beeswax candles.

- They produce no CO2 levels in the atmosphere unlike paraffin candles (which are petroleum-based).

-They last 50% longer than paraffin candles.

-Soy wax cleans up easily with soap and water.

-Soy candles have better scent dispersion.

-Soy produces 90% less soot than paraffin candles that can coat furniture and walls and it's bad for your health.

So here is a simple soy candle container project. All the supplies listed can be brought online or in at local hobby store.

Materials

- 1 pound of soy wax (can be found in block or flake form, the latter is easier to use)

- 1 mason jar

- 1 ounce of fragrance oil ( 1 fl oz. of fragrance oil to 16 oz. of soy wax)

- wax dye (whether dye chips, concentrated liquid, or dye blocks form)

-1 cotton wick, for example HTP -105

Directions

1. Place the soy wax in a pan and slowly turn the heat to medium range until the wax is completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Then add the fragrance oil and stir until it is completely absorbed into the wax.

3. Adding dye is optional but if added follow the manufacturer's instructions.

4. Pour the wax into the jar and position the wick at the center. A clothespin or pencil can make this process easier. 

5. When the wax has turned solid trim the wick to 1/2 an inch and enjoy your candle!