Natural Wax Candles
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The History of Candles
(Al-Jazari's candle clock in 1206; public domain)
Candles have been lighting the way for man for centuries. Some of the earliest candles were made from tallow, beeswax, indigenous insects, fruits from the cinnamon tree, plants, and wax made from tree nuts. The ancient Romans are credited with the discovery of a wicked candle from using rolled up papyrus coated with tallow or beeswax. Candles then were used to light traveler's ways, light up the homes and in religious ceremonies. Hanukkah which is the Jewish Festival of Lights which centers on the lighting of candles, dates back to 165 B.C. There are also several references made in regards to candles in the Bible. By the thirteenth century the art of making candles was developed into a craft and the people who crafted them were called chandlers.
There have been countless developments in the candle since those times with the introduction of using animal fats, berries, fatty acids of animal fat, paraffin and soy.
What used to be man's major source of light, candles today continue to grow in popularity and use. They symbolize celebrations; such as birthdays, mark romance, especially on Valentines Day, soothe the senses, define ceremonies, such as weddings and are mainly used as accents in home decor. Candles cast a warm and lovely glow for everyone to enjoy.
THE CANDLE OF OLDEN TIMES
Paraffin candles were discovered in the 1850's after chemists learned how to seperate the waxy substance from petroleum. It is an inexpensive sludge waste of the petroleum industry that has been bleached and then texturized with acrolyn, a known carcinogenic. When burned, paraffin candles emit benzene and toluene and the soot from these candles contain many of the toxins which are found in diesel fuel. A lot of paraffin candles are known by the way that they burn leaving pools of wax and also when exposed to heat other than the flame, melting into a clump.
By the 20th strides were being made to improve on these candles with healthier alternatives like soy. In 1991, Michael Richards looked to find a source of candle wax which would be cheaper than beeswax, which cost more than paraffin. He ended up developing vegetable wax, which is a make up of soy wax, palm oil and coconut oil. When blended with beeswax, soy wax makes up a natural, economical candle wax.
Scientists consider "wax" to be a generic term for classifying materials that have the following characteristics:
*Solid at room temperature; liquid at higher temperatures
*Primarily hydrocarbon in structure
*Water repellent; insoluble in water
*Smooth texture; buffable under slight pressure
*Low toxicity; low reactivity
*Low odor 
**Waxes are widely used throughout the world for a wide range of applications, including packaging, coatings, cosmetics, foods, adhesives, inks, castings, crayons, chewing gum, polishes and - of course - candles
Read more about candles here.
Candles are currently used in 7 out of 10 American homes. Sometimes, it is because there is no electricity available. But in many cases, candles are used simply for decoration or celebration..
Contents at a Glance




THE BIRTH OF OUR GREENER CANDLE
"And people don't hide a lamp under a bowl. They put it on a lampstand so the light shines for all the people in the house. Matthew 5:15
Several years ago, our company started out with a line of soy candles. Over the course of these years, our company's laboratory team has developed a candle that is an upgrade to the original soy candle.
It is a formula of renewable resources, such as plant and vegetable extracts, that have been custom blended to produce a stronger wax which burns longer, cleaner, and has a stronger aroma.
You are left with a jar that is not covered with a black, sooty ring around it. Which means your home, furnishings and the people in it have not been exposed to all of the toxins that are associated with other candles.
Our unique natural wax is permeated with the highest quality in perfume oils and holds more scent than soy wax alone, but yet it is still a 100% natural wax candle. The process of fragrancing the candles is what makes our candle's unique lasting aroma. You can be confident that your candle's scent will have a strong aroma from the first time you light it until it's last flicker of flame. We also use natural cotton wicks to further enhance the candle burning, so you don't have to worry about zinc or lead.
Our natural gourmet wax candles burn cooler and have an amazing scent throw!
When you take the lid off of one of our jars, you instantly smell just how strong the candle will be, and with three seperate lines of candles to choose from, you are sure to find the one that suits you best. There are over 95 scents in our jar and votive candle line alone, and we also have two more lines. Once you light the candle, the flame actually enhances the aroma and produces the scent throw which accounts for the ability to smell it in more than one part of the room. I burn our candle of the month in our home which was built in the 1930's,(so you know it's not well insulated!) and the aroma of the candle permeates into 3 rooms. I've been in other homes of my customers who have modern homes and the scent carries even further. You can even have people believe you are cooking when you really aren't!
There were over 3 billion dollars in candle sales last year. 80% of U.S. homes burn scented candles. 67% of U.S. homes burn scented candles at least 3 times a week. Once people learn the dangers of other types of wax and wicks that can potentially harm their health, home and the environment, they begin seeking natural ways to enhance their surroundings. What better way than with a gourmet natural wax candle?!
IT DOESN'T STOP WITH CANDLES
We also carry a line of gourmet bakery items, that look like they just came out of someone's kitchen oven! The best thing about them is the fact that you will not gain an ounce from them! Our beautiful mini pies
look and smell just like the real thing. There are assorted flavors to choose from and sure to please any palate.
Our cinnamon rolls smell like they just came right out of the oven! I've had them sitting on plates in my kitchen and fooled people thinking that I'd made them for breakfast and had leftovers.
Get some today and see what I'm talking about!
Along with our gourmet bakery products, we carry two other special lines of gourmet candles. Their blends are even more exotic than our regular gourmet candles.
MAN CANNOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE AND A MAN NEEDS A CANDLE TO LIGHT HIS HOME!
Experience the difference and the beauty of our natural wax candles today. You won't be disappointed!





OUR GOURMET BATH & BODY PRODUCTS
Our Gourmet Bath & Body line consists of bar soaps, hand and foot lotion and foaming hand soap. Our amazing bath bars are versatile in that you can use them to shave, bathe and wash your hair with! They come in 6 amazing scents for both men and women.
They are made with all natural products which leaves your skin feeling silky smooth and not dried out from over cleansing. Did you know that ordinary soap depletes your skin of moisture? It can leave you feeling itchy, drier and worse, can prematurely age your skin! Try out one of our amazing scents today!
Along with our soap comes a lotion made with all natural products. This is great to use on your feet and hands to keep them moisturized, smooth and silky without the greasy feeling.
Our line of handwash is great for the skin, also. It's pH neutral and great for those fast clean-ups throughout the day. Our gourmet products are NOT tested on animals and they are all made right here in the USA!! This benefits both the consumers and the suppliers of our product materials!
WEEKLY CANDLE DRAWING!!
Weekly drawing is for (1) free 16oz. jar candle
and (1) Bath Bar.
Winning entries will be picked every Monday.
You have to enter to win!
Enter Daily To Increase Your Chances Of Winning!
*Drawing is for non-program members only!
MINERAL MAKEUP LINE IS NOW HERE!
Be one of the first to experience our newest addition to our all natural gourmet line of products!
By clicking on either photo you can read more about our mineral makeup that we recently added to our line. There is a list of ingredients listed within the site so that you can discover for yourself what is in each product.
We will also be carrying a full line of cosmetic brushes! Go check them out and compare!

Love Scented Candles?
Do You Love Scented Candles?
Join Our Candle of The Month Club!
When you join our candle of month club, you will receive a 16 ounce gourmet jar candle, 12 votives, and a gourmet bath bar in the scent for that month!
If you choose to order candles, you can do so at wholesale prices! Cost for our candle of the month (COTM) is $39.95 + S/H and tax based on your area's tax rate.
You get over $60.00 worth of product!!

The Candle of the Month program is available to U.S. residents and Canadian residents in the provinces of Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island.
Business Opportunity
Decide If This Might Be Right For You!

Are you looking for a FUN and Profitable home based business? Or one that includes your love of candles?
Do you want more free time at home and yet still have an income possibility of six figures?
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit?
Do you like to challenge yourself while building lasting relationships?
Do you enjoy being your own boss while enjoying the luxury of the power of a "team?"
Are you looking for an award winning team to join?
Are you willing to work at building your business?
Are you searching for the "right" sponsor to help mentor your business?
With our unique home business opportunity,
you can make money in many different ways:
Fund Raisers
Team Building
Retail
Home Parties,
Corporate Gifts,
Gift Baskets,
Expos & Fairs,
Farmer's Markets,
Craft Stores, Gift and Consignment Shops
This will truly be YOUR business and you are free to run it however you see fit!
For more information 
New YouTube vids
Raising Funds With Our Gourmet Candles
You Or Your Organization
"We make Scents, You Make Dollars"
True-To-Life Scents That Are...
Cleaner Burning~~Good To The Last Drop~~Made In U.S.A
High end quality gourmet candles at affordable prices!
If you are looking for the best gourmet quality candles nationwide, you've come to the right place. Those who have come to know our products have found their dream candles and we think you will too!
We are someone that cares. We will work with you to provide a fundraising product line that will be profitable for you and have your customers coming back for more. We have partnered with a company to provide you with a quality product and one of the most highest profit margins nationwide.
We offer one on one service to ensure that your fundraiser is created specifically for you to meet your fundraising needs. Once you or your organization chooses to have a fundraiser, you will have someone working with you side by side. You won't be having to sit there and wonder anything. You can pick up the phone and call anytime with any questions that might arise.
If you want to sell certain items, you can.
It's a fully custom built fundraiser and it's built on YOUR specifications.
NO UPFRONT FEES
FREE SHIPPING
NO MINIMUM ORDERS
*Our Program is for U.S. Customers Only!
Need to fundraise for your group? Just need to fundraise for your own team expenses? We have a great program for you! With tons of awesome fundraisers and up to 100% profit, you'll reach your fundraising goal in no time!
Our Program Offers The Following Products For Fundraising:
Jar Candles
Candle Melts
Ceramic Simmer Pots
Cinnamon Buns
Pies
Votive Candles
Our program is great for any group such as:
Daycares
Schools
Churches
Scouts
Community Groups
School Clubs
Fraternities
Sororities
Corporations
Non-Profits
Cheerleading
Sports teams
Basket of Candles is focused on providing exceptional service to you, our customers and business partners.

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- My wife loves candles!! This is a great lens--great information.
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- Lori - this is FABULOUS! I love what you put together. Not only is it eye-catching (I'm jealous of your animated pics) but you have great information about candles. I'd never heard the term "scent throw" but that makes so much sense. And I very much appreciate your note about me and the link to my lens below (I just caught that). You didn't need help - you did an amazing job all on your own A fan - Erica :)
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