Delightful Soy Wax Candles
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Soy Wax Candles.

Overview:

The ritual of burning candles for religious ceremonies, magical rites or plain illumination is as old as the hills. Throughout recorded history, candles have been burned as a part of celebrations, festivities, as an act of atonement, and to evoke supplication. Until the discovery of paraffin wax in the mid-nineteenth century, candles were usually made in the home from natural waxes and rendered animal fats. Paraffin and beeswax are the most common waxes, but the only waxes employed for making candles today.

Paraffin is an odorless and semi-transparent hard wax. It is easily colored by dyes and because it is fragrance-free, an ideal wax for scenting. Natural beeswax has a golden color and a sweet fragrance. Soy wax candles are new to the candle market and are made from soybeans. Soy wax candles are the ultimate in simplicity. A cleaner burning alternative to paraffin, soy wax candles are clearer when poured, but turn to a milky, opaque color as they cool. This quality makes very lovely pastel candles.

Procedure:

Only a few materials and tools are needed for soy wax candles making and the majority of them can be easily purchased at the local craft store or found around the house. To make soy wax candles the following supplies are necessary: Heat-proof glass containers, wick (in size appropriate for chosen container), pencil, soy wax chips, microwave-safe container or double boiler, candy thermometer, and candle dye.

First, wash and dry the glass containers and position on a towel. Then wrap the wick around a pencil or any other wick support and position wick over container. Now, slowly melt the soy wax in a microwave or over a double boiler with a candy thermometer until it reaches the pouring temperature recommended by the manufacturer. The ideal pouring temperature is around 203 Fahrenheit.

Now, melt the candle dye, add to wax and stir well. Soy candles lighten extensively as they cool, so you may need to add more color than you would when making paraffin or gel candles. Finally, warm the container, carefully pour wax into the container, top off the wax, and allow cooling, undisturbed for at least an hour. Trim the wick, and your soy candle is ready!

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