If you use soy wax in candle making often, you might have noticed the cloudiness that it could sometimes have. Don’t let it ruin your parade, it’s not such a big deal. However, that might not answer your question, “Why is my soy wax turning cloudy?” But I will, with this article. You’ll find this … Read more
With candles, you have a nearly endless selection when it comes to choosing the size, shape, scent, and color that best suits your home decor style. However, did you know that candles can also be made with different types of wax? Candles have traditionally been made from synthetic waxes, such as paraffin, which burn quickly … Read more
Through a combination of scent and sight, lighting a candle nearly instantly changes the mood and stimulates the senses. A selection of deliciously fragrant candles is available, from apple cinnamon to crisp white linen. But if you look deeper, you’ll see that not all candles are made from the same type of wax, even if … Read more
With its wide selection of scented products, Bath and Body Works has been dazzling consumers since the 90s. They have lotions, soaps, and candles that provide a soothing scent and a calming effect throughout the house. However, there is a darker side. Bath and Body Works candles contain chemicals that can be dangerous and toxic. … Read more
Beeswax is a natural substance produced by honeybees for building their combs inside their hives. It has a unique scent and you can use it to make soaps, polishes, crayons, cosmetics, etc in addition to candles. Candles made from beeswax tend to be more expensive but burn cleaner and longer than those made from paraffin wax. They do not create candle soot, or … Read more
Dogs are domestic pets and we should note their presence while making our choices for candles. As pets, dogs can eat candles, they can also inhale the scent when you burn them in the house. If something like this happens what would be the outcome? Will the dog die or will its health be affected? However, some candles like soy wax, coconut, and beeswax are … Read more
Soy wax is a non-petroleum-based wax, it’s a hydrogenated soybean oil extruded when you freeze soybeans at -30oF. Unlike paraffin wax which uses additives like stearic acid to enhance its quality, Soy wax is naturally of high quality. Soy wax is made from a biodegradable and renewable source that poses no threat to the environment. It can be used to produce … Read more
There are varieties of waxes from which you can produce various candles. These wax types include granulated wax, paraffin wax, palm wax, soy wax, etc (read more about the different wax types in this guide). Each of these wax is known for its peculiar performance properties and qualities. However, Soy wax is an extract from soybeans, it’s 100% natural and has numerous advantages over others. Candles made … Read more
There are many options when it comes to adding a scent to your home. In the past, you didn’t have much choice between a scented candle and potpourri. Nowadays, thankfully, there are lots more options and the ranges are increasing year on year. When you have so many different options, it can be hard to choose what’s best. A … Read more
Store-bought candles are convenient, but they can’t beat how it feels to light a candle that you have made, colored, scented, and poured yourself. These days, more and more people are looking for ways to dye their candles more naturally, especially if they’re using a natural wax like beeswax or soy wax. In this article, we’ll … Read more
