Making scented candles is obviously more expensive than making ordinary candles, though by a surprisingly large margin. If you're looking forward to create those candles whose scents last longer, then you should be ready to pay more money for it.
For those who are just new to candlemaking, paraffin wax is the most commonly used material for their creations. However, those who have lasted longer in the craft know that there are far more efficient base materials to use, especially if they are creating wax candles. For instance, there's what we call soy wax.
Basically, soy wax is simply hydrogenated soybean oil. Soy candles were invented in the early 1990's by Michael Richards as a cheaper alternative to paraffin and beeswax candles. Nowadays, they are a permanent fixture to the candle market and are often mixed with other waxes to create the scented versions.
There are a lot of reasons why one should shift to soy wax. For instance, like what was mentioned above, soy wax is much cheaper than its traditional relatives. They are also environmentally-friendly, since they are not made out of petroleum, which means there are no additional carbon emissions when you burn a soy candle. Compared to the paraffin candle, a soy candle typically lasts longer, while wax spills are also easier to clean. Furthermore, they are also widely used in the scented candle industry because of its ability to distribute the scent more evenly. Add that to the cost-efficiency and we have here a heavyweight for the scented candle category.
A lot of people who burned soy wax never looked back to using paraffin wax. You may just be the next person in line if you just tried using soy as your base material. Do tell us about your experiences by dropping by the comments section.
