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What is the Written Procedure for Scented Candle Making?
Making Delicious Scented Soy Candles. How Do I Get Started?
Scented soy candle votive candle kit
Lately on social networking sites I have been getting asked questions about what is the written procedure for making scented soy candles. How do I get started?
First you need to consider what you want to make. The Rose candle votive kit shown on the left is a perfect example of what I mean. Are you wanting to make table decorations for your bridal shower? Perhaps bridesmaids gifts?
Do you wanting to make candles as a hobbyist just to burn around the home, on the patio, or for gifts for your friends? Are you an entrepreneurial teen starting to make a few candles just to make a little extra money? This is very popular under Teen Money Making Ideas.
Are you wanting to start your own home-based business making and selling soy candles by distribution to stores? Are you a serious business entrepreneur, who wants to start an online business reselling your candle wares?
Now you are thinking about what to do, consider what will be your unique selling propostion (USP)? What could set you apart from the rest? May I suggest keeping simple records of each individual customer, their likes, their family, their interests, even what they purchased. Perhaps you will want to make a specialty candle of the month, or make special soy candle gift baskets. Or would you love to make candles for holidays.
After your USP has been decided upon, do yourself a favor, and take the time to write out a detailed business plan. This will help make sure you have considered all of the potential obstacles you will have to overcome to achieve success.
Follow the link and to see where you can buy complete instructions on how to write your own business plan, or purchase scented soy candle rose votive kit(s).
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How to Make Scented Soy Candles and Tealights
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Soy Wax Melting Safety Concerns
Soy Wax Melting Safety Tips For Scented Soy Candles
Here is what not to do when you burn your soy candles
Halloween, Christmas and Thanksgiving are coming soon, and more people make, use, and give candles as gifts then any other time of the year. So I just wanted to urge everyone not to forget safety concerns.
Learn how long to burn soy candles, how to trim the candle wicks each time, and how to prevent tunneling which the candle on the left exhibits. When candle wax burns down to the base of a glass container, there is a risk the glass could shatter from the heat. The spilling wax, and flames could start a fire. (Click here for more safety tips)
When you work with flammable candle wax making candles you must be extremely vigilant, and NEVER get distracted for any reason.
This is just one of the many reasons, I only make candles using soy wax. Although soy candle wax has a higher flash point than paraffin wax, spontaneous combustion will still occur if the wax is allowed to overheat.
The melting point of soy wax is normally between temperatures of 110°F and 130 °F. While water boils at 212° F, well below flash point’s of soy waxes, or paraffin wax.
Understanding the flash point of every wax you use is very important. Each one can be different. When any wax reaches it’s given flash point it will burst into flames by itself. You must understand the wax may not bubble or smoke, and when it explodes flaming wax can be thrown in every direction.
Avoid this potential catastrophe! Don’t risk burning down your home, or serious injury. Always use a double boiler, or a candle wax melter when you are making your candles, and follow all candle making instructions, and read any instructions from the candle wax manufacturer. A word to the wise – if the wax is smoking it’s too hot .
Never melt wax in a microwave! You cannot control the temperature wax is heated up to, and microwaves vary tremendously in output strength. For example, the butter in my microwave peanut brittle recipe burns in one microwave, and does not finish cooking in another microwave because of lower wattage.
Several soy waxes I’ve looked at recently have flash points between 450°F and 600°F. In comparison, many paraffin waxes list flash points near 395°F. The melting point of soy wax between temperatures of 110°F and 130 °F
Just one more thing. Never burn candles in front of open windows where curtains may be blown towards them from a breeze. Never burn candles where children or pets are, because they will always do the unexpected.
Let’s have a happy, healthy, wealthy, and joyously prosperous holiday season!
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Mother’s Day Soy Candle Gift Ideas
How to Make Your Mother A Special Soy Candle Gift For Mothers’ Day
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day so what better way to say I love you than to make her a special Mother’s Day candle?
Floating Soy Candle Roses
What’s her favorite scent, her special color? Will you want to make some rose scented soy candles to go with a bouquet of roses you plan to give her? Or how about some floating candles? I have some heart-shaped and rose shaped candle molds that make very nice floating candles for bathtubs, or to float in the punch bowl.
Or how about making mom a special personalized candle?
Here’s just one idea that I think that would be great even for smaller children to make a unique candle decoration to give their mother on her day. And what fun you can have making them together! (Yes, adult supervision is recommended for the little kids!)
Here’s a nice touch, fill flower vases with fresh flowers or fruit’s and set a floating candle on top to complete the decoration.
Use candles with colors that complement your fruit or flower color scheme is a nice way to tie it all together.
The instructions are simple. Here’s what you will need:
A word of caution, don’t use just any candle wax if you intend to float your candle in water with anything edible, or that you will drink. I wouldn’t want paraffin wax anywhere near my food or liquid refreshments, because it’s made from petroleum-based products. Also when making your own floating soy candles, I would be very selective of the color used, and the fragrance in any floating candle I use around any liquid that might later be consumed.
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Candle Safety Labels Have Industry Standards
Candle Safety Labels Must Follow Candle Industry Standards
In the United States, candles must be labeled with safety information following specific guidelines developed by the ASTM International standards organization.
These guidelines are relevant in the United States, and are often reviewed by international regulation authorities and candle organizations worldwide.
Because fires resulting from candles were on the increase,during 1997 the National Candle Association got involved at the request of the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to lead the way in pioneering an ASTM subcommittee for the purposeof developing improved candle fireworks safety standards.
Membership on the ASTM subcommittee on candle products includes safety organizations, fire officials, the CPSC, and members of the NCA and other interested parties.
This has resulted in the publication of six ASTM candle standards. Two standards are reference standards.
Key ASTM Standards for Candles*
Cautionary Labeling Standard
Reference #: ASTM F-2058
Effective Since: 2000 Revised October 2007“Safety” labels have exact rules as to what is to be said, where the label is to be placed and the typesize (which varies according to the size of the labeling panel).
This standard sets forth specifications for the warning label that cautions consumers to always burn a candle within sight; to keep candles away from things that can catch fire; and to keep candles out of the reach of children.
Heat Strength of Glass Containers Standard
Reference #: ASTM F-2179
Effective Since: 2002This safety standard sets specific scratch test and temper specifications for the correct annealing of glass containers used for candles in addition to thermal shock differential requirements.
Reference title: Standard Specification for Annealed Soda-Lime-Silicate Glass Containers that are Produced for Use as Candle Containers
Candle Accessories Standard
Reference #: ASTM F-2601
Effective Since: May 2007Specifications are established in this standard for labeling and testing candle accessories for fire-safety manufacture. (Including potpourri burners, candle burners and candle rings. ) It is anticipated by 2008 the standard will be enlarged to include candle holders and other accessories.
Reference title: Standard Specification for the Fire Safety for Candle Accessories
*Please be advised these are only descriptions of the standards to give a basic idea of the material covered. They are not the actual specifications. The actual ASTM standards are copyrighted by ASTM International. As of the date of this article copies of the actual standards may be purchased for download at www.ASTM.org. The charge to purchase each standard is roughly $39 each.
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Confusion About Lead In Candlewicks of Soy Candles
Is There Lead in Today’s Candlewicks?
Soy Candles are sometimes made with a solid core in the candlewick, but in today’s market, the core of the wick can be made from zinc or tin. Recently I saw a post on another blog talking about lead in wicks. I felt it was necessary to post a response to that article, because lead in candlewicks was banned in the US Marketplace in 2003.
Candle manufacturers and their suppliers here in the United States are represented by the National Candle Association (NCA); a major trade association. Purchase your candle wicks from a reputable candle supplier.
Use of lead wicks was voluntarily discontinued during the mid-1970s, and they asked every US candle manufacturer to agree not to use lead wicks and sign a formal pledge to this effect along with all NCA members. However, if you have any doubt about the metal core containing your candle wick, get a white piece of paper and rub the wick on it. A lead core will leave a gray mark. If you have any doubt , dispose of it.
Just be careful when you’re purchasing inexpensive foreign imported candles, as not all countries apply the same quality standards, and you would still be wise to question cheap imported candle wicks.
Remember it is not just what is in the wick being burned, but what candle wax the candle is made from. Paraffin wax candles still give off 11 known carcinogens, so you can still be polluting the air in your hom, whether a lead wick is used or not.
If you make your own scented soy candles, you will know you are burning a natural candle wax in your home.
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Candlewic Sale 50% Off Custom Wicks Two Weeks Only!
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50% Off Custom Wick Builder
Get your wicks custom build at Candlewic
Minimum purchase of 1,000 wicks. You spec it, we’ll build it! This easy-to-use feature of the Candlewic web site lets you specify the exact makeup for your candle wick assemblies from the wick material and length to the sustainer base and wax coating. Conditions apply*
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* A custom wick builder product, in a quantity of at least 2 (at least 1000 wicks), must be in your order to take advantage. Maximum quantity of 50,000. Valid while supplies last. Limited time only. Coupon good for one use only per customer. Multiple coupon codes cannot be used on the same order.
Sale prices valid for internet orders only. Sale ends October 21, 2010.
Products have been adjusted to sale price.
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Teacup Scented Soy Wax Candles
Soy Wax Candles In Teacups Another Great Soy Candle Gift Idea
Gift idea soy candle in a teacup
Make A Soy Teacup Candle
Make A Soy Teacup Candle
Many ”beautiful” Teacups and Saucers can be found in thrift stores. They make a really beautiful addition to any product line you might be trying to sell, or just to use as a great gift for birthdays, holidays, or perhaps a special occasion.
Here are items you will need to make Teacup Candles:
You Will Need The Following:
1. Teacups (the saucer is optional) I found these at the local Salvation Army Thrift Store.
2. Soy Candle Container Wax (I buy mine from Candlewic.)
3. Candle Wick (Make sure the wick will be a minimum of 1″ taller than the top of the teacup)
4. Candle dye and Candle Scent (optional)
5. Stacking Pour Pots (Make a double boiler)
6. Thermometer
7. Hot Glue Gun
Teacup Soy Candle Directions:
Set a Candlewick In Your Soy Teacup Container
1. First wash saucer and teacup, and wipe them completely dry.
(You don’t want water in the wax, or water spots on your finished teacup or saucer.)
2. Select a candle wick, adhere it to the bottom center of the teacup using your hot glue gun. (I use a the hollowed out portion of a bic pen, run my candlewick into it, because it makes it easier to press the wick in place exactly where i want it.)
3. Center your candle wick and hold it in place on the top of the candle container. (I use the glue to hold the wick on the dowel, and a bit on the side of the container to hold the dowel centered while I am making the candle).
4. Add wax into your double boiler, melt it, and add dye and fragrance following a soy candle recipe, or manufacture’s directions.
5. Pour melted wax into your teacup container.
6. Let candle cure for a minimum of 24-48 hours before lighting.
Scented Soy Candles Teacup Candle
7. Trim candle wick to 1/4 inch before lighting it.
To give you a better idea on how inexpensive it was for me to buy two sets of teacups, I bought two separate cups and saucers for only $2.00. When I am making these candles at home, I will make up more than one type of candle in different containers to maximize my time. Because they are unique, and can be gift wrapped very nicely, these will quickly sell for a nice little profit.
Making scented soy candles can be a very lucrative home based business model, for more information on how to get started including writing a business plan, scenting your soy candles, complete instructional guide books on how to make soy candles and tealights can be found on the homepage of Scented Soy Candles. Click here.
Set a Candlewick In Your Soy Teacup Container
Set a Candlewick In Your Soy Teacup Container
1. First wash saucer and teacup, and wipe them completely dry.
(You don’t want water in the wax, or water spots on your finished teacup or saucer.)
2. Select a candle wick, adhere it to the bottom center of the teacup using your hot glue gun. (I use a the hollowed out portion of a bic pen, run my candlewick into it, because it makes it easier to press the wick in place exactly where i want it.)
3. Center your candle wick and hold it in place on the top of the candle container. (I use the glue to hold the wick on the dowel, and a bit on the side of the container to hold the dowel centered while I am making the candle).
4. Add wax into your double boiler, melt it, and add dye and fragrance following a soy candle recipe, or manufacture’s directions.
5. Pour melted wax into your teacup container.
6. Let candle cure for a minimum of 24-48 hours before lighting.
Scented Soy Candles Teacup Candle
7. Trim candle wick to 1/4 inch before lighting it.
To give you a better idea on how inexpensive it was for me to buy two sets of teacups, I bought two separate cups and saucers for only $2.00. When I am making these candles at home, I will make up more than one type of candle in different containers to maximize my time. Because they are unique, and can be gift wrapped very nicely, these will quickly sell for a nice little profit.
Making scented soy candles can be a very lucrative home based business model, for more information on how to get started including writing a business plan, scenting your soy candles, complete instructional guide books on how to make soy candles and tealights can be found on the homepage of Scented Soy Candles. Click here.
Scented Soy Candles Teacup Candle
Scented Soy Candles Teacup Candle
7. Trim candle wick to 1/4 inch before lighting it.
To give you a better idea on how inexpensive it was for me to buy two sets of teacups, I bought two separate cups and saucers for only $2.00. When I am making these candles at home, I will make up more than one type of candle in different containers to maximize my time. Because they are unique, and can be gift wrapped very nicely, these will quickly sell for a nice little profit.
Making scented soy candles can be a very lucrative home based business model, for more information on how to get started including writing a business plan, scenting your soy candles, complete instructional guide books on how to make soy candles and tealights can be found on the homepage of Scented Soy Candles. Click here.
Candlewic Fall Fragrance Sale Ends November 30, 2010
Fall Fragrance Sale at Candlewic
Candlewic has a fall fragrance sale running through November 30, 2010. Here is your chance to stock up on all of the fragrances
CLICK HERE TO BUY ALL FRAGRANCES ON SALE
Just a quick preview of a few of the items offered.
Featured candle fragrance Blackberry Sage
Blackberry Sage on Sale
Layer after layer of rich berries effortlessly weave into healing notes of sage and subtle notes of rosemary.
Cinnamon Stick Candle Fragrance
Cinnamon Stick Candle Fragrance On Sale
A sizzling balanced cinnamon opening with top notes of sharp cinnamon, ginger, and orris. Middle notes of cassis create the heart with bottom notes of a sandalwood amber.
Buy Crisp Champagne Candle Fragrance
Crisp Champagne Candle Fragrance
Bottom: Light musk, vanilla sandalwood
Middle: Violet Milk
Top: Lime
Skin safe. Not gel compatible.
Fraiser Fir Candle Fragrance Sale
Fraiser Fir Candle Fragrance Now On Sale
Bottom: Musk, fir/evergreen, sandalwood, raspberry
Middle: juniper berry, rosemary, green leafy notes
Top: sparkling citrus
Skin safe. Not gel compatible.
Macintosh Apple Candle Fragrance
Macintosh Apple Candle Fragrance Sale
Gel compatible for making Gel Candles
Orange Ginger Candle Fragrance
Orange Ginger Candle Fragrance Now On Sale
Citrus & spice and everything nice! Freshly squeezed oranges kissed with invigorating ginger. A clean, crisp blend that is sure to awaken the senses.
Red Currant Candle Fragrance
Red Currant Candle Fragrance Sale – What a Scent this one is.
Bottom: Light musk
Middle: Leafy green notes, jasmine, osmanthus, rose, geranium
Top: grapefruit, lemon
Skin safe. Not gel compatible.
Please Note: All designer or brand name fragrance “Types” are Trademarked names and are the exclusive property of the original manufacturers.
Soy Candle Making Supply Kits
Soy Candle Making Kits - Start Making Candles From Home Fast
I found a quick little article talking about the pricing of soy candle kits so since I have taken the past couple of weeks off, wanted to point a link at the bottom of this post to it.)
Candlewic has some really nice candle making starter kits. So I wanted to show you a picture of one that I purchased from them when I was first starting out.
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My candle supply page shows my favorite soy candle wax supplier, Candlewic. Candlewic features Candle Making Kits. Banner links directly to Candlewic for your convenience, so you will immediately be delivered to Candlewic’s website.
At the top of Candlewic’s page is a tab to their candle making kits. Not all of their candle making kits are made with soy candlewax, so there is something there for everyone, including palm wax candle making kits, evengel candles. I think you will like Candlewic’s soy candle wax container, tea-light candle making kit.
Click here to follow the link and read the rest of the brief article.
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Click here to follow the link and read the rest of the brief article.
Return to the home page of Scented Soy Candles.