Speaking Of Crafts

Making any kind of candle is a fun hobby and pastime.   Candles add to the decor and ambiance of any home.  However,  soy candle making  has become a popular craft for many who in the past have enjoyed making candles from paraffin wax.

Soy wax is a wax which is a processed form of soybean oil.   Soy wax has a lower melting temperature than traditional waxes.  Thus the hot weather could cause the candles to lose shape.   Because of this,  it is generally used to make container candles.    However,   there are additives available which can be added to the wax making it suitable to use in molds.

Soy candles,  when well-made,  burn cleanly and slowly.    Cleanup is much easier than that of traditional wax.   Another benefit of  soy wax is its availability.   Soybeans are grown here in the United States and  new crops are  harvested every year.