AZ_Ron

Thanks for the replies... We're very excited about getting into the 'playing/testing' phase, and may have dreams of grandeur at some point, but also know it will take a lot of work and dedication to get there. Ember has been a waitress for over 10 years now, and her body has about had enough of that, so we're looking to do this as a replacement for her income. Trust me, that won't be THAT difficult. We'd like to grow it as we can, and are willing to invest whatever time and money it takes. We love candles and are VERY pumped up about this... Question: What is the consensus of Parafin Vs. Soy?? It seems a lot of people are going to soy, but I've been unable to find any really concrete reasons for the change... we realize it's more ecologically sound, cleans up with soap and water, but it seems that Para makes for a smoother finish, and seems to have much fewer problems with hot throw... I've been reading a LOT! Is there something I'm missing?? What do you all prefer and why?? Thanks everyone!!! Ron & Em Tempe, AZ

Hi All... My wife and I are wanting to start up a candle business as something we can do together (we hate being apart, even for a little bit!!!) We've played around with parafin, and want to start relatively small. It seems like I've looked all over this site, and see to be having a hard time coming up with info comparing Soy to Parafin... What are the pro's and cons?? I know Soy is 'eco' friendly, but it seems I've been reading about problems with scent throw, rough surface and wet spots... We're not sure which way to go, but are otherwise putting a game plan together...We're looking to do containers, Apoth, and hex jars, and pillars, along with a few larger 3-wick candles. We're looking at somewhere between 10 and 20 scents initially. Thanks All!!! Ron and Em Tempe, AZ