Soy Wax Info

Soy wax is made from natural soybeans grown right here in the U.S.A. It is a natural non toxic, biodegradable wax; therefore, it is an excellent choice for those wishing to burn natural, environmentally friendly candles. Although once fragrance oil and dye is added to soy candles they cannot be defined as completely natural.

Soy wax burns cooler (slower) than paraffin, therefore increasing your burn time. Soy wax has a lower melt point so remember to keep your candles out of the sun and bright light as this may cause your candle to sweat or discolor. If "sweating" occurs, place your candle in th refrigerator and it will quickly return to normal.

Soy wax candles produce very little (if any) soot and smoke. To keep smoke to a minimum, be aware of how long you burn your candles. Each time you light your candle, trim the wick down to 1/4 - 1/2 inch. Do not allow wick trimmings to fall into your melt pool and burn the candles in areas free from drafts.

You can burn a candle too long. The maximum recommended burn time is 4 hours per burn. Another rule of thumb is, 1 hour burn time for each inch or diameter. (If, the candle is 2 inches wide, burn time is 2 hours.) Burning your candle to longer may result in an unstable wick that could fall over into the wax melt pool. Once this happens, it is almost impossible to burn your candle again. Burning your candle longer than the recommended time is also dangerous, especially when combined with improper wick trimming. Although we use heat-safe glass, it cannot withstand the high temperature of an excessively deep melt pool and high flame. The glass may crack and spill hot wax onto your furniture or even worse, burn someone.

Soy wax cleans up with soap and water, but remember it is still a wax and should not be poured down the drain.

Soy wax candles have a few unique characteristics to them that in no way effect the wonderful way they burn. As well as containing a lead free wick, your candle will have a creamy, off white color to it. There are a few fragrances oils that are a bit darker and will add a pale yellow tint to the soy wax. Your soy candle may have a crusty appearance on top of the candle. This creates a rustic look to it, but in no way effects the way your candle will burn. It is completely normal and again is one of the natural characteristics of soy wax that make it unique. You may notice some wet looking spots on your candle where the wax has adhered to the surface of the glass, They are caused by temperature variations and are simply due to the expansion and contraction of the wax. You will notice that they change as the candle is burned or when room conditions change. They in No Way affect the quality of the candle.

Soy candles are very sensitive to temperature and light, so be aware of the location when placing or storing your soy wax candle. Place your candle away form sunlight, fluorescent lighting and sources of heat. When traveling with your candles, be careful as extremes in temperature will melt or freeze our candles.

Wholesale Candle Tarts

Wholesale Mini Grubby Donut Candle Tarts that you can repackage as your own or use them in potpourri. You will receive 24 mini grubby donut candle tarts. The weight is approximately 1 pound. These are the same donuts that we sell year around and especially during the Holiday season. The wholesale mini grubby donut candle tarts come highly scented and have a white glaze on top. The mini grubby donut candle tarts can be made from soy wax or paraffin wax. I recommend the paraffin wax blend that that we use in making our candles.