| In recent years, soy wax has enjoyed a growing | | | | 4. Not all soy wax is made completely of soy. Often, |
| popularity amongst candle makers and hobbyists. It's | | | | manufacturers add paraffin to make a blend. As long |
| been a preferred choice by many over other kinds | | | | as the blend is at least fifty one percent soy then it |
| of traditional wax such as paraffin, particularly | | | | is still considered a soy-wax combination. |
| because it is not made of petroleum. People like the | | | | 5. Soy-based wax does not require very high |
| idea that using vegetable or plant-based wax is more | | | | temperatures during melting. Use a low setting when |
| sustainable than using something that is a by-product | | | | melting it and just wait for the wax to liquefy. If the |
| of crude oil refinement. | | | | wax is smoking, that is a sign that you are using too |
| There are some things that you should keep in mind | | | | high a setting. |
| when working with soy wax and making soy-based | | | | 6. If using a melting can and a double boiler seems |
| candles: | | | | too bothersome for you, you can easily use a |
| | | | microwave oven for the same purpose. You may |
| 1. Soy wax is mostly used to make container candles | | | | want to invest in containers that are specifically |
| or jar candles. Some candle makers say that if you | | | | made for melting candle wax in the microwave oven. |
| want to make freestanding pillar candles, harder | | | | Never use the containers again for food! |
| variety might be more appropriate. | | | | 7. If you happen to make a mess when pouring the |
| 2. Soy wax is cheaper than beeswax; but people still | | | | wax into your candle molds, no worries - use any |
| like beeswax because of its natural, honey scent. | | | | detergent to wash off the wax. If the stain is |
| 3. All kinds of wax have hydrocarbon compounds in | | | | stubborn, use some hot water to soften the wax |
| them. The process of combustion is the same across | | | | first before washing it again. |
| the variants. The only real difference perhaps is the | | | | 8. You can use dyes and fragrance to make your |
| temperature at which they burn. For example, gel | | | | soy candles more attractive. Find out the safe and |
| wax burns at 200 degrees while other types of wax | | | | mess-less ways to add coloring and scents to your |
| like paraffin wax and beeswax burn at a much lower | | | | soy candles mixture. |
| temperature. | | | | |