Soy Candles? What Will They Think of Next?
Quick: What comes to mind when you think of soy candles? Before my formal introduction to soy candles, I thought organic (read expensive) and BEIGE! And not just the color beige, but beige as an overall description for soy candles?blah like baby food, ground chick peas, and a pale winter pallor. I had no idea why it would even occur to anyone to purchase a soy candle. I couldn't have been more wrong in my assessment! After gaining a working knowledge of candles, soy candles reside front and center in my growing candle collection. When you learn the facts, you will probably replace your paraffin candles with the soy version, at least on an attrition basis. If you're still at the beige stage, read on while we shed a little light on the subject.Paraffin vs.
SoyFirst, clear your mind of all preconceived notions that you've conjured up about soy candles. Replace those thoughts with just two thoughts for now: clean and fresh. Traditional candles made of paraffin are actually petroleum-based products. Oil is not only a finite resource, primarily imported from the Middle East, it recently made a new all-time high. You see it reflected at the gas pump, and you'll see it reflected in candle prices, if you haven't already.
You pay no premium to reap the benefits of soy candles, because soy candles are priced competitively with their paraffin counterparts, and soy candles last up to 50% longer than paraffin candles.Petroleum products do not burn cleanly. If you wouldn't voluntarily walk into a burning petroleum field, then why would you burn paraffin in your home? If you burn candles regularly, try this experiment. Move a picture on your wall. If you see an outline on the wall at the edge of the picture, soot from burning candles is the culprit. That same burning petroleum deposits itself in your lungs, and it's a known carcinogen.
Soy candles are non-toxic, burn cleanly without smoking, burn cooler than paraffin candles, and use all-natural cotton wicks.If you've ever spent hours cleaning spilled wax on your floor or carpet, you know what an exercise in futility it can be. Sometimes there is simply no removing it. Spilled melted soy wax cleans up with soap and water, and it does come out, unlike some paraffin spills. Biodegradable soy has its practical advantages as well as its health advantages.Made in the USA! Soy is a renewable resource, made right here in the United States, and you don't see much of that these days. You're helping the economy by using soy-based products, and charity begins at home.
Scented Soy CandleWith all these good-for-you attributes, you may wonder if you'll have to settle for the aroma of melting soybeans. Not only are scented soy candles available, but they are typically scented with a natural essence rather than a synthetic fragrance. With "flavors" such as Cr?me Br?l?e, Gingerbread, Jeweled Citrus and Banana Nut Bread, you can easily tease your appetite with soy candles. In fact, soy candles burn more evenly than paraffin candles, and the fragrance lasts through the entire candle, rather than burning off in the top half of the candle.Aromatherapy Soy CandlesIt would seem a contradiction of terms to use a pure essential oil in a candle of paraffin, but it's a common practice. The highest-quality aromatherapy candles use pure essential oils, soy wax, and cotton wicks.
If you're going to pay a premium for aromatherapy candles, and there are numerous benefits in doing so, make sure that the candle is comprised of 100% unadulterated, natural products. Otherwise, why bother?As an educated consumer, you have the power to further the advancement of superior products through your purchases. Every industry requires research and development to make advancements, and the natural candle industry will evolve at a rate that makes economic sense. Through your support of natural candle products, you can effect a healthy change while enjoying the benefits and the pleasures of burning soy candles..
Getting The Most From Your Candles
I love burning candles and have them all around the house. Long ones, short ones, fat ones, thin ones, in a plethora of colours. I burn them in the evening when I'm relaxing; I burn them at mealtimes; and I burn them in the bathroom when I'm pampering myself. Any excuse to light a candle really.But candles don't always fit the holder, and sometimes they burn down too far and the wax gets stuck! It's at times like this that candles aren't quite as much fun!Here are some candle burning tips I've picked up through the years:1.Cold candles will burn more slowly. Wrap them in foil or cling-film to prevent the wicks from absorbing moisture then pop them in the fridge for an hour.2.When burning pillar candles, let them burn long enough each time to create a pool of wax that almost covers the diameter of the candle.
This will ensure that the candle burns evenly each time you light it. If it doesn't create a large enough pool you'll end up with a tunnel through the candle and eventually...
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How to Make Personalized Candle Gifts from Ordinary Candles
If you are looking for a fun gift to make for any occasion, then personalized
candle making may be something you would like to consider. There are many ways
to make personalized candles, depending on how much time and money you are willing
to spend. With just a little extra time and effort, you can make a personalized
candle out of an otherwise ordinary candle gift that the lucky recipient will
love. 1. The simplest way to make a personalized candle is get a normal candle at
your local candle store.
Even general retail stores like Walmart sometimes have
candles for sale. Candles come in all shapes and sizes, but almost any candle
can be personalized.2. Anything smaller than a tea light will be difficult to personalize. For tea light
candles, you can normally purchase a big bag for a low price. These candles
are great as favors for guests at a wedding or baby shower.
The easiest way
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Candle Store Predicts it Will Gross $10 Million in First Year
(ContentDesk) June 14, 2006 -- What does it take to go from zero to 10 million in only one year on the Internet?
The owners of Timeless Candles think they know the answers.Co-owner Mary Richardson believes the store's success will be in it's philosophy, "At Timeless Candles the single most important question we ask is, How may we brighten your day today?" Richardson explains, "Trying to answer this question before we ever opened for business inspired us to donate the profits from our first week in business to help in the fight to prevent breast cancer. It lead us to create the first educational podcast on candles. And, it inspires us every day to find new and improved ways of serving the individuals who come in contact with Timeless Candles.The company is leaving nothing to chance. Early on Timeless Candles decided that how product reaches customers is just as important as what reaches them. According to operations manager, Kevin Hodsdon, "Our company is striving to be an environmentally...
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Wicks and Wonders Candles - New Candle Site on the Web
Wicks and Wonders Candles and Georgia Candle continue with their premium line of highly scented candles.
Wicks and Wonders Candles and Georgia Candle produce a line of hand poured candles that can now be purchased on the internet at GeorgiaCandle.com.Wicks and Wonders Candles has launched their new website in association with Georgia Candle Company.
Wicks and Wonders Candle Company was founded in Midville, Georgia and has supplied premium highly scented candles throughout the United Sates for over seven years.
In 2003 Wicks and Wonders Candles was merged with the Georgia Candle Co. not only to produce premium candles but to expand their product line to include candles and candle accessories.Their line of candles includes pillar candles, votive candles, jar candles and many other varieties of scented candles.
In addition to candles Wicks and Wonders Candles and Georgia Candle now offer candle accessories and candle gift baskets.The web site includes...
Wicks and Wonders Candles - New Candle Site on the Web
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Scented Candles
Traditionally, candles were used as a source of light. In modern times, due to availability of abundant electricity, candles are no longer in great demand. Candles are now used for their aesthetic value. Scented candles create a striking visual effect and they gives off a pleasant aroma when lit. They also help to create a comfortable and cozy ambiance.
Many candles are made from a selection of special wax blends that consume a predetermined amount of fragrant oils.
The candles do not absorb extra oil. Some candles are designed to retain added oil and in turn emit stronger aromas when burned. A few candle manufacturers are attempting to produce super-scented candles.
In modern times, scented candles are often used in aromatherapy. A number of scented candles turn to oil as they burn, so it is advisable to burn them in glass containers or special holders.
The most modern variety of scented candle burns as a liquid, without dripping wax or releasing...
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Villa South Motel for Sale on eBay
Ira Royster owner of the Villa South Inn and Restaurant (villasouth.com) has put his Sandersville, Georgia landmark up for sale in an unconventional way ? on the online auction site, eBayRoyster is selling the landmark motel and restaurant and stated he is ready to retire to his small farm and to help promote his family's candle business, Wicks and Wonders Candles (georgiacandle.com).Royster's eBay effort even landed him coverage in the Atlanta Constitution and the Chicago Tribune about the site's increasing number of real estate listing.It appears to be generating considerable interest in the in the motel complex.
Royster said the listing has generated numerous questions and some bids at the auction site.
Royster further stated that he believes the site will sell on eBay and that the high bid so far has been $2,200,000. which was rather close to his minimum asking price and that people have contacted him from California to India.Kim Royster the owner of Wicks and Wonders...
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