Cut n Curl Candles...

[PunkoBunko]

Has anyone ever tried making a cut n curl candle out of soy?? I had someone ask me about those, and although they are awesome candles, I am not so sure if even trying to make one out of soy will even pay off??

I would love to make them or experiment with them, but i dont want to add Parrifin to my line...unless i do the cut n curl candles with a soy tealight in them?? What are your ideas?

btw, I haven't tried to make these yet, but I am soo willing to give it the practice and master that art. It is soo neat!

Thanks for your input!

Beth

[Vicky_CO]

You will find that soy is not pliable enough for cut and curl. Soy and Palms are just to brittle for this type of candle.

Now one with a Soy or Palm center might be cool but the outer layers would have to be paraffin.

[PunkoBunko]

Thats what I was thinking. But I wasn't too sure as I am pretty new into the candle business. I might look into making a parrifin outter shell, and if I get good enough, trying to add maybe some sort of soy option for actually burning the candle but keeping the cut candle usable. Kinda like a hurricane shell is reuseable.

Was just a thought that ran across my head. If I decide to even try this..lol I will let you know how it turns out. I have always LOVED crafts, and since making candles and soaps I have even lost weight! LOL

I loved to cook and bake before, and all the mixing and smells keep me busy in the kitchen. Only difference is Im not eating it..LOLOL

Thanks for your reply!

Beth

[tangerine]

I might look into making a parrifin outter shell, and if I get good enough, trying to add maybe some sort of soy option for actually burning the candle but keeping the cut candle usable. Kinda like a hurricane shell is reuseable.

Beth, I may be wrong, but I always thought that the carved candles had some sort of oil to burn and that the shell stayed intact.