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The soy wax is measured, Soy wax comes in a flake form, when melted it turns to a oil like base but it's still wax, you use as much soy wax as you like to make candles. You use 1 ounce of oil per lb of soy wax, the oil is the fragrant that's used to scent your candle.

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What are the types of candle waxes?

The main types of candle waxes are paraffin, soy, beeswax, and palm. Paraffin wax is derived from petroleum, soy wax from soybean oil, beeswax from honeybees, and palm wax from palm trees. Each type has its own characteristics and benefits for candle-making.


How can I make pine scented candles at home?

To make pine scented candles at home, you will need soy wax, pine essential oil, candle wicks, a double boiler, and candle containers. Melt the soy wax in the double boiler, add the pine essential oil, and pour the mixture into the containers with the wicks. Let the candles cool and harden before lighting them.


Does a soy candle burn as long as a beeswax candle?

Beeswax is known to be a long burning wax. Even so, it burns the same amount of time as a candle made from soy. The length of time a candle burns depends upon how tight the wax was wrapped during production. The tighter the wrap, the longer the burn.


What goes into a candle?

A candle typically consists of wax, a wick, and fragrance (optional). The wax, usually made of paraffin or soy, serves as the fuel for the flame when burned. The wick is the string that absorbs the melted wax and carries it up to burn. Fragrance oils can be added to give the candle a pleasant scent when lit.


What are the ingredients in soy wax?

Soy wax is primarily made from hydrogenated soybean oil and contains a small amount of other additives such as a natural or synthetic fragrance, dyes, and sometimes a small amount of paraffin wax to help with the candle's stability and scent throw.

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What are the types of candle waxes?

The main types of candle waxes are paraffin, soy, beeswax, and palm. Paraffin wax is derived from petroleum, soy wax from soybean oil, beeswax from honeybees, and palm wax from palm trees. Each type has its own characteristics and benefits for candle-making.


Is a soy candle more environmentally friendly than a normal candle?

Yes, a soy candle is more environmentally friendly than a normal candle. Soy candles are made from 100 percent soybean wax which does not release toxins while burning. Also, soy candles are water-soluble and a renewable resource!


What is the density of soy candle wax?

Soy wax is a vegetable wax made from the oil of soybeans. You buy soy wax from any Candle Supplier online, it comes in a flake form so you can melt it down and make Candles with it, and Soy Candles are Eco friendly.


How can I make pine scented candles at home?

To make pine scented candles at home, you will need soy wax, pine essential oil, candle wicks, a double boiler, and candle containers. Melt the soy wax in the double boiler, add the pine essential oil, and pour the mixture into the containers with the wicks. Let the candles cool and harden before lighting them.


What are soy candles made of?

Soy wax is a vegetable wax made from the oil of soybeans. After harvesting, the beans are cleaned, cracked, de-hulled, and rolled into flakes. The Soy wax comes in a flake form when you buy it online and its ready to be melted down so you can make candles with it.


Which candle brands are safe for kids?

The candles that are made of beeswax, soy, or palm oil are safe for kids. These candles burn cleaner and longer than those made with paraffin wax. Home Lights candle is a brand that makes soy wax, and natural fragrance from plants. Their scented candles are biodegradable and eco-friendly.


Does a soy candle burn as long as a beeswax candle?

Beeswax is known to be a long burning wax. Even so, it burns the same amount of time as a candle made from soy. The length of time a candle burns depends upon how tight the wax was wrapped during production. The tighter the wrap, the longer the burn.


What goes into a candle?

A candle typically consists of wax, a wick, and fragrance (optional). The wax, usually made of paraffin or soy, serves as the fuel for the flame when burned. The wick is the string that absorbs the melted wax and carries it up to burn. Fragrance oils can be added to give the candle a pleasant scent when lit.


What are the ingredients in soy wax?

Soy wax is primarily made from hydrogenated soybean oil and contains a small amount of other additives such as a natural or synthetic fragrance, dyes, and sometimes a small amount of paraffin wax to help with the candle's stability and scent throw.


Does soybean oil contain phytoestrogens like most soy products and if so how much?

I have read mixed data. Many sites state that soy oil and soy lecithin do not contain isoflavones and/or phytoestrogens, however other sites say that it does, especially soy lecithin. I guess we won't know.


What is soy lecithin?

An emulsifier made from soy oil.


How much biodiesel from a gallon of soy oil?

Approximately 1 gallon of soy oil can produce about 1 gallon of biodiesel. The production process involves converting the oil through a chemical reaction called transesterification to create biodiesel.