Hooked on Soy aka my Candle Addiction

I purchased my first vegetable wax candle from a great candle maker from State of Texas I had met on iOffer where I already had a store selling new to vintage items. When I received the candle I fell in love at first sniff right out of the jar. When lit it filled my home with an amazing scent that I just wasn't getting from store purchased paraffin candles. So much so that I became a dealer and bought enough of her candles at wholesale, with the proceeds from my store, to sell at a local community garage sale.

I was hooked. Sadly she no longer produces these wonderful candles. I began to investigate making my own for my own enjoyment with the future hope of producing my own line. Since I was newly unemployed I had plenty of time.

The more I learned about the advantages of Soy Wax Candles the more I grew to appreciate the whole idea of them.

I purchased small quantities of supplies to start testing since I still had some income from my original store. Since then I have shared my addiction with friends and family, and yes, some of them have become happily addicted, too. A fun part of the venture was making candle centerpieces and favors for my daughter's wedding. My next step was to share my passion outside my inner circle so I began to play with sales packaging to become a seller. Since I already had an iOffer store I was familiar with the community and set up. Due to the high cost of shipping wax filled glass jars I seem to mostly sell locally, so I have begun to test other types of home fragrances, such as tarts (aka melts), tealights, votives, and pillars.

That is where I am now wandering contently on the road to my addiction... :)

Soy candles produce less soot.

Soy candles last up to 2 times longer than paraffin products.

Soy Wax has so increased in popularity that the price of Soy Wax has nearly doubled in the last 2 years. Because of this beware of soy blends and store bought soy candles. They may contain a soy/paraffin blend. Look for candles made with 100% Soy wax, or labeled as Vegan which is made with soy and/or palm, or a blend of vegetable waxes.

Soy Wax Candles support the U.S. Farming community, not to mention the American Chandlers (aka Candle makers) who produce the healthiest candles for our families, homes, valued customers, and the environment, too!

You think Handcrafted candles may be hard to find? I bet there are at least 1 or more Soy Candle Makers in your area. Most of us are connected to the internet community, so just do a search for soy candle makers or hand crafted soy candles in your immediate area (see next article below for directories). Still can't find one? Try for your next nearest town or metro area. I'm sure you find someone who will ship to you, if not deliver... :)