How Do You Make Soy Candles Properly?
When most people decide to begin making candles as a hobby or as a way to make extra money they are unsure of how to make soy candles. While the process for making soy candles can be a little more involved than the process for making paraffin candles, the extra time and effort needed to make these types of candles is well worth it. Essentially, the basic formula for making soy candles is combining the wax with a dye and a fragrance. The materials needed to make soy candles can be purchased in local hobby shops and some materials can even be purchased via the Internet. For most people, learning how to make candles is both satisfying and rewarding. The materials needed to begin making your candles are: soy wax, containers for the candles (i.e. mason jars or votive molds), candlewicks, fragrance oil, and various colors of candle dye. Additional materials that can be helpful during the process include: double boiler, thermometer, wire whisks, cookie sheets, and glass measuring cups. While
