How Do You Make Soy Wax Pillar Candles?
Everyone loves candles. For many, candles signal comfort, romance, ambiance and warmth. Candle making is big business and if you’re a candle lover you know how expensive candle collecting can be, which is what makes candle crafting at home so great. In recent years, soy wax candles have made there mark on a society obsessed with eco-friendly home products. Soy wax candles are a popular alternative to paraffin wax candles because they are made from a natural and renewable energy source and they also require less heat to burn because they melt at a lower temperature. Additionally, making candles with soy wax is economical and simple. Here’s how to make soy wax pillar candles. Prepare your wax. The great thing about soy wax is that it is much easier to handle than paraffin wax. Wax blocks aren’t nearly as hard and can be adjusted with a kitchen knife. If you’re using a wax block, you should cut the block up into smaller pieces before placing the wax in into the double boiler. If you’re us