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DIY Eco Friendly Soy Wax Candles

January 4, by Nellie Lee Luhrmann. 1 Comment

  Soy candles last 50% longer than candles made of petroleum-based paraffin, the ingredient found in most candles. They also burn slower and cooler (helping to better distribute fragrance), are non-toxic, less likely to trigger allergies, clean up with soap and water, and produce very little soot. These factors tend to make them more animal and child-friendly than traditional candles.

Soy wax is also a favorite of environmentally conscious consumers. Made from American-grown soybeans, it’s biodegradable, a renewable resource, and from a global point of view, it “supports the U.S. economy instead of foreign oil conglomerates.”

Want to know how to make your own Eco – Friendly  Soy Candles. I found these via Amanda over at  Ruffled they are super cute and a great idea to make in stockpile and put away for gifts or to use yourself.

What you’ll need:

– Soy wax flakes (can be purchased in bulk in places like here…or at your local candle supply shop )

– Wick

– Containers. They can be vintage teacups, recycled jars, old tumblers, Depression glass goblets … the possibilities are endless

– Pitcher with spout

– Fragrance oil (I recommend this Etsy store there are so many  to choose from) or essential oils for a more natural approach

– Popsicle sticks, chopsticks, or something to hold the wick (Amanda drilled a hole in the middle of Popsicle sticks, but you can also find readymade ones at candle supply stores)

– Candle dye, optional

– decorations

To follow the step by step tutorial complete with pictures I found over at Ruffled click  HERE 

*** Photo Property Of Ruffled***

 

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