Not only is soy candle making an exciting hobby that provides hours of fun, there are tremendous benefits to using soy wax over the traditional paraffin wax.
Soy wax is easier to manage because it comes in a flake form, unlike paraffin wax which comes in a block. Would you rather use a measuring cup and scoop what you need, or have to saw chunks off a block and weigh it, then saw some more?
When making candles with paraffin wax, cleanup can be a chore. You must heat up the utensils to melt the wax off, or use special cleaners on other surfaces. With soy candle making, cleanup is a breeze. You can just wash everything with soap and water!
Soy candles burn longer!
Soy candle making is better for the environment and your health! Paraffin wax is made from petroleum. We all know that burning petroleum releases toxic fumes that are harmful to humans, and the planet. Do you really want that stuff burning inside your home? Soy wax is a renewable resource that burns clean and is a byproduct of soy beans which are harvested in the United States, thus helping to reduce our dependency on foreign oil.
Whether you’re new to making candles or have been doing it for some time with paraffin wax and are thinking about making the switch, you can’t go wrong with soy candle making. It’s better for you, your health, and the planet!
