Day 25 NaBloWriMo Candle Making
Kim, a friend that I’ve known since the 7th grade, is a crafty gal. She’s the culprit of my craft endeavors. (Other than jewelry making, which is a craft I taught her, hehe) Before my wedding, Kim was learning how to make candles with soy. She has the process just about perfected!
Yesterday I went to her home; Kim put up with my camera taking tendencies so that I could blog about the experience. (Thank you, Kim!)
First, you start off with soy. For Kim, she has a 50 pound bag of it!
We put double-sided stick ‘ems on the wick so that the wick stays at the bottom where you place it.
Put the soy in a measuring cup and microwave it. First for about a minute, then 35 seconds, another 35 seconds, etc….
Each time you take it out of the microwave, you want to stir it with a wooden stick or plastic spoon until it is liquid.
Then, the delicious part, you get to add scents! Be generous – this is where the candle will keep the scent for a long, long time.
Wicks are in the glasses
Pour in the soy
Important! If you want a different color, add the color first and THEN the scent
After the wax has cooled or even before, you can glue decorations on, such as a cross or Fleur de Lis or Christmas items!
It’s a lot of fun! Makes great gifts for Christmas, Kris Kringles, Teacher’s Gifts, etc.
Yesterday I went to her home; Kim put up with my camera taking tendencies so that I could blog about the experience. (Thank you, Kim!)
First, you start off with soy. For Kim, she has a 50 pound bag of it!
We put double-sided stick ‘ems on the wick so that the wick stays at the bottom where you place it.
Put the soy in a measuring cup and microwave it. First for about a minute, then 35 seconds, another 35 seconds, etc….
Each time you take it out of the microwave, you want to stir it with a wooden stick or plastic spoon until it is liquid.
Then, the delicious part, you get to add scents! Be generous – this is where the candle will keep the scent for a long, long time.
Wicks are in the glasses
Pour in the soy
Important! If you want a different color, add the color first and THEN the scent
After the wax has cooled or even before, you can glue decorations on, such as a cross or Fleur de Lis or Christmas items!
It’s a lot of fun! Makes great gifts for Christmas, Kris Kringles, Teacher’s Gifts, etc.
Comments
Is there any particular reason she uses soy? I mean, I've heard all the pro-soy arguements such as
- 100% natural (it isn't, all sorts of chemicals are added to soy beans to get it to form a wax like substance - even more are added to get it to hold a scent)
- no soot (false - all organic compounds will emit soot - it is a byproduct of incomplete combustion of any carbon based organic compound)
- parafin is toxic (false, it is an approved additive to food by the FDA)
- only soy is biodegradable (false, studies have shown beeswax paraffin and vegetable-based wases are all biodegradable
I just wonder if there is some other reason she uses soy. Is it cheaper? Does it have different properties than parrafin or beeswax?
There are several reasons for the soy.
1. It is a single melt pour
2. It burns cleaner than other waxes and cleans up only with hot water. You do not have to "dig" anything out.
3.As for the price your are incorrect soy is more expensive than other waxes.
4. No you can not use it for pillar candles due to the soft nature.
5. Other waxes you have to pour in two stages to prevent sinking and caving in.
KRL