| When most people decide to begin making candles as | | | | fragrance oils for the candles, candle makers need to |
| a hobby or as a way to make extra money they are | | | | be sure that the oil is compatible with soy wax. Candle |
| unsure of how to make soy candles. While the | | | | dyes come in different forms, and candle makers can |
| process for making soy candles can be a little more | | | | determine which type of dyes will work best for them. |
| involved than the process for making paraffin candles, | | | | Forms of candle dyes include: wax dye blocks, dye |
| the extra time and effort needed to make these types | | | | chips, and concentrated liquids. |
| of candles is well worth it. | | | | The instructions for how to make your candles are |
| Essentially, the basic formula for making soy candles is | | | | fairly straightforward, but careful attention should be |
| combining the wax with a dye and a fragrance. The | | | | given to the temperature of the wax while heating. |
| materials needed to make soy candles can be | | | | Once the wax has melted, color can then be added. |
| purchased in local hobby shops and some materials | | | | Once the color has been added, the fragrance can |
| can even be purchased via the Internet. For most | | | | then be added to the candle. The soy wax can then |
| people, learning how to make candles is both satisfying | | | | be poured into the containers chosen by the candle |
| and rewarding. | | | | maker. While the wax is cooling in the container, the |
| The materials needed to begin making your candles | | | | wick can be placed in the candle. |
| are: soy wax, containers for the candles (i.e. mason | | | | There are excellent reasons to learn how to make |
| jars or votive molds), candlewicks, fragrance oil, and | | | | candles. Soy candles burn twice as long as other wax |
| various colors of candle dye. Additional materials that | | | | candles because they burn at lower temperatures. |
| can be helpful during the process include: double boiler, | | | | Soy candles do not product residue as do many other |
| thermometer, wire whisks, cookie sheets, and glass | | | | types of candles. Additionally, for those that learn how |
| measuring cups. | | | | to make these candles being able to add their own |
| While the wax comes in both block and flake form, | | | | detail to their beautiful, handcrafted, homemade |
| most soy candle makers prefer to use soy wax | | | | candles is worth the extra work to make soy candles. |
| flakes when making candles. When purchasing the | | | | |