candleaddict

I'll try not to write a book here. The reason for my question is that a friend of a friend started making and selling candles and says they are 100% soy. I'm thinking they have some paraffin in them. When I made my first "100% soy" candles, I didn't label them as such because KY said there was a tiny bit of cottonseed oil in their formula. But this wax was all I used, the candles had a flaky appearance (which I have always loved) and when I put them in a craft co-op I belonged to, the people who worked in the shop told me that people thought something was wrong with them. This was before soy was popular and so I decided to go with a soy-paraffin blend. And they sold well. Seeing these supposed 100% soy candles from my friend's friend, made me doubt her truthfulness, but I thought maybe things had changed since I first made them. I know in some circles you can claim your candle is soy if there is a certain percentage of soy in it. But to label them as 100% soy is misleading at best. I'm just making candles for family and friends now. Thank you for your post, Trappeur!

Thanks everyone! Chapman, I've always liked the appearance of a soy candle but too many potential customers thought there was something wrong with them. To each his own.

Thank you,Trappeur

I haven't made candles in years but have a couple orders for citrus peel and pine from wyw. Bitter creek sells wyw oils but not that one. I have sent 2 emails to them, one directly to Rich, with no response. Bulk apothecary has citrus peel and pine fo, but when I asked if this oil was wyw, I was told they don't divulge suppliers. Any info would be much appreciated! TIA!

I haven't made candles in years but when I did, it was said that a 100% soy wax candle would have that flaky appearance after it was burned. Is this true today? Are there 100% soy waxes that stay relatively smooth? Thanks in advance!

Been racking my brain trying to think of that dog's name ... just had to read a little longer. Thanks Candybee.. I'm off to youtube to get a few laughs!!

Strawberry Jam, Apricot and Cream, Spiced Cranberry, Stonehenge, Plumeria are all fantastic, IMHO

Wish pics were bigger, but they look very well made! Great attention to detail!

Love the texture on those!

Well done, Mystic! Thanks for the info, Turtle Wax!

correction: SUGAR Corn Pudding

My most recent bottle of Sweet Corn Pudding was different from what I've received in the past. I don't dare order it again.

When I order 1 oz. bottles I make melts to see which fragrances are most liked. I then buy a larger bottle if I intend to make candles. If you insist on giving untested candles to loved ones, I'd under wick them and make sure to tell them not to put the candle in an area where anything within a few feet could catch fire. Of course, the glass could break even in an open area and spread fiery hot wax everywhere. And under-wicking them teaches you nothing, if you're lucky enough to not over-wick them. I had my first candle making supply order on its way from Bittercreek and wanted to burn every last speck of wax from a large pottery container candle I had bought, so I could fill it with my new wax. Obviously I didn't know what I was doing. I left the candle in a pan in an open area on my kitchen counter and went downstairs. I know, I know. Luckily my adult daughter happened by and found the container shooting flames several feet high. I was lucky. Please don't endanger your family and friends with untested candles. I know my experience doesn't necessarily apply to your situation, but I shudder whenever I think about how close I came to burning my house down when I was an inexperienced candle burner and maker. If you over-wick and they burn the candle too long in a bad spot, you could literally cause a house fire.

I see this all the time with melts in the 2 oz. cups. The net weight is 1.5-1.7 and see them described as 2 oz. Irkes me to death!!

I've looked into it, but haven't set mine up yet. I came to the same conclusion as JI. After doing a little reading and looking at my state's website, I won't use legal zoom, either.