WHY SOY????
We continually hear from our customers that our wax is well worth the extra $$$. They try to change to the less expensive wax to save money, but then decide that the problems simply are not worth the money saved. We also get a lot of calls and emails asking, "Why is your wax different from all of the other waxes? I can get it cheaper elsewhere." We have to agree, they can buy soy wax cheaper, but a bargain isn't always a bargain. Is the bargain 100% soybean oil wax? So, we thought we'd share an email that we got from one of our customers, so you'll know, not all soy wax is created equal. "Hello There! I just had to write and tell you how wonderful the soy wax that I received today is! I've been buying soy wax in 50lb. flake form from (business name with held) and was always pleased with the price. However, when the candles cooled, they would always crack and fall. I would have to heat each candle several times to get the tops smooth, and then they would just look OK. I just assumed this was normal. I made over 20 candles this evening with your wax, all in different jars, and not one had a flaw in it! I will save soooooo much time by not having to reheat the candles!!! Thanks so much and I will definitely be buying more real soon!" Michelle Yarbrough, Crafty At Heart

The soybean is one of the most versatile products used today. It has been a high protein source for millions of people for thousands of years. However, being a food source is only the beginning of the uses of this abundant resource.

In the past century, research efforts surrounding soy and its uses have resulted in a multitude of everyday consumer goods such as body & skin care products, hair products, cleaning products, paint removers, crayons, pens, and yes...you guessed it...candle wax.

Soy candles do not produce as much soot as paraffin candles: Candles made from soy wax do not emit the soot and fumes that are attributed to run-of-the-mill paraffin candles. You've probably seen it a hundred times. You buy a paraffin candle that smells nice, it's colorful, the presentation is perfect...then you light it. Within minutes, you can see the black residue rising from the lit wick, staining the jar or container from which these candles burn...and that's just from the first time you light it. Continued use of these paraffin candles will not only further blacken the jar or container it sits in...it can blacken your walls, ceilings, vents, AC units, heaters, curtains or blinds, and even carpets...and it's not just dirt that stains your home. Now, imagine that same soot being inhaled into your lungs.

Soy candles don't make my head hurt! I get absolutely horrible headaches when around paraffin candles----My mother says she can't burn candles because they give her headaches----that was before she tried a soy candle, she found out it wasn't the candle giving her problems, it was the paraffin in the candle! Paraffin is a petroleum product - a byproduct of oil refining.

Soy candles help our environment. Soybeans are a renewable and biodegradable resource. Candle wax is just one example of hundreds of uses of this versatile legume. Even today, new uses of soy are being researched because of the abundance and growing potential of this bean.

Soy candles help the U.S. economy & farmers. The production and burning of soy wax candles can greatly benefit the American agricultural economy. If soy wax replaced common paraffin wax, an estimated 60 million pounds of soy beans would be required for annual candle production.

Soy Wax vs. Paraffin Wax
- Soy candles produce practically no soot.
- Soy candles burn slower and last between 30% and 50% longer than a paraffin candle of the same size.
- Soy candles support U.S. soybean farmers whereas paraffin candles may be manufactured with foreign oil.
- Soy wax does not require any additives. (Only dyes and fragrance, if desired).