Using Beeswax

Whether you are a large manufacturer, or a home hobbyist, it is truly amazing to sit down with kids, friends, family, and coworkers to roll and burn candles made with sheets as a way to enjoy each other’s company, or to make candles that can be sold for profit. For those of you unfamiliar with the concept of the beeswax sheets they are exactly what they sound like – sheets of beeswax, but they come in a variety of patterns and colors.

Typically a square braid wick is used for rolling beeswax and the type of wick depends on the size of the finished candle. I recommend you get a roll of a small, a medium, and a large wick to start (4/0, 1/0, and #2). We have books available that show the many wonderful things you can do with beeswax sheets. I recommend BK-3, BK-4, and BK-5 to get started.

Not sure which to try? I suggest getting a sampler pack of mixed colors and textures. You do not have a choice of color or style, but it is usually a good sampling across the board and it comes with a free book. For those of you who are patriotic, we have a small kit that comes complete with instruc

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Natural Wax

Solid animal fats and natural waxes were the very first candle fuels. Animal tallow, bayberry wax and beeswax were among the early raw materials for candles that filled the requirement of being solid at room temperatures.

With the discovery of petroleum and the refining processes that followed, candle makers soon shifted their production to the more plentiful, less expensive, and more consistent petroleum wax, which became their raw material of choice. 

Today, with petroleum wax prices increasing and talk of depleting oil sources, candle makers seem ready once again to return to natural fats and waxes as a source of solid fuels for candle making. We continue to see a trend in our industry to manufacture candles using renewable, biodegradable, all-natural products. Soy and palm based waxes along with beeswax are just a few of the ever increasing natural wax products used in making "all-natural" candles. 

Natural oils and fats are routinely hydrogenated using today's modern processes to create many grades of natural wax products, which equal and exceed the consistency of petroleum waxes. The resulting products burn cleanly and efficiently when a proper wicking system is used. In many instances, burn times can be increased using all-natural wax products.

Highly crystalline products offer different and interesting structures and textures which make it possible to create many new products for the ever-changing retail candle market.

Since there are so many new materials available on the market today it is important to move slowly and test thoroughly before introducing your "all natural" wax candles. 

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Scented Candles - A Charming Addition To Every Home

It is a common truth that low, ambient lighting is one of the most popular ways to provide a romantic, comfortable atmosphere, yet the atmosphere created by the soft light of a scented candle is undoubtedly attractive. Maybe this is due to the fact that candle light reminds us of the days when candles were our forefather's only source of light during the cold, dark winter days. Nobody knows this for sure but what is certain is that scented candles are very popular nowadays.

You can use scented candles when you want to set up a special, romantic mood, perfect for a cosy dinner-a-deux, or for an intimate evening at home with someone you cherish. And there are many people who find that scented candles are a perfect way to make their own aromatherapy procedures at their homes. The variety of calming scents, such as lavender or camomile, that scented candles offer you, can help you relax, unwind and leave behind the stresses of the day.

You can pick up among dozens, if not hundreds, different fragrances in order to find the one you need, you can even choose a fragrance for every time of the year, every holiday and every occasion. When burning, high-quality scented candles can create memories and make moments more special. No matter what mood or ambience you want to create for your place, you will certainly find a scented candle that will suit your home perfectly.

For example, when your family is gathered around the Christmas tree, you can create a more festive atmosphere by simply lighting a pine scented candle and what is more even if your tree is not the real thing with the use of scent you will get into the spirit and create a wonderful family memory. It is a truth universally acknowledged that our brain associate things with scents that we call to memory.

However, no matter if you are having a simple family dinner or an upscale holiday gathering, you will be able to provide a simple, elegant way of dressing the table with the help of a few candles. Scented candles are the thing that adds an unobtrusive touch of charm to your rooms without spending too much your money on it. You can place them practically anywhere – outside, along the pathway (in suitable windproof containers) or on the banisters or stairs to light the way when you are expecting guests. Can you imagine something more charming and delightful? Or you can light a beautiful glass candle and place it high on a mantelpiece or fireplace so that it will act as a focal point for your room.

It is exactly the variety of forms and scents that makes scented candles a perfect present.

A gift of scented candles will be well received and genuinely appreciated by everyone, no matter of age or gender. After all, we all enjoy lighting a candle that fills our homes with a beautiful fragrance. And scented candles can be even more delightful when wrapped and presented carefully.

Candles have been loved and used for a long time. While once they were purely functional items, the only source of light, nowadays with the introduction of handmade scented candles, created from 100% natural waxes and combined with pure essential oils, they have become more of a luxury item. It was exactly the addition of essential oils to the candle that has truly revolutionized things and have mas them all the more coveted, giving us even more ways to use scented candles than before.

With the variety of forms and fragrances of scented candles on the market, you will undoubtedly find something that will best fit your needs. Scented candles has more and more become a simple, affordable, and yet luxurious pleasure for all who receive, see or smell them.

Scented Candles - A Simple Way To Pure Feelings

Candles are a real amazing thing! They not only brighten up your room but fill it with a feeling of warmth and coziness. Furthermore, candles have a symbolic meaning as well. Most of us are used to going to the Church and lighting up candles, making a wish that God protects us and our family. However, as the time passes utility of candles have changed. In the past times, when electricity was not known, candles were the only source of light in evening time. With advancement of time, just like many other things, candles have also changed. Their whole concept, from being a way to deal with the dark to a decorative item today, has been totally transformed.
Nowadays candles are available in variety of shapes, colours and sizes and scented candles are hot picks for any shopper. Scented candles can be placed practically everywhere in the house in order not only to brighten your place but also to evoke beautiful mood by their irresistible fragrance. It is the fragrance of the candle that not only relaxes us but also soothes our souls.
Scented candles are sold on the market in nearly every form you could imagine. Jars, pillars, votive candles, tea candles…you can get your favourite fragrance in any shape and size. The scent also matters and you can pick up among dozens of fragrances - Jasmine, Bayberry Gardenia, Blueberry, Lemon pie, Vanilla, Cranberry, Cinnamon apple, First snow, Ocean mist, Tropicana, Blue Marina, Gardenia Bouquet, Apple Strawberry – just take the one that will make you feel comfortable and will relax your mind and body.
You can use scented candles anywhere you want to. Put them in a big room or a small cute corner, near the fireplace, on a table or near a bathing tube. You will be surprised how they can transform your place only by their soft,glowing light.
It is also the fragrance that will help you create timely effects. If you choose to light a candle with eucalyptus or evergreen aroma, it will give you a sense of well-being, a candle with a citrus smell, lemon or orange for example, will help you relieve stress and if you have problems sleeping well at nights, a lavender scented candle will help you get a good night sleep.
However, the most popular use of the scented candles is due to the fact that they are one of the best ways to provoke romantic feelings. There are given fragrances, such as rose, musk, lavender and peony that are known for setting an unique romantic mood. In order to achieve a great romantic feel, you should completely drench the place in aroma of scented candles. It is up to you to decide whether the place will be brightly or dimly lit but aroma should be high in order to create the perfect mood for our romantic experience. Scented candles recharge all sense organs, making you vulnerable to even the slightest touch. This ultimate experience can be a lifetime memory.
No matter if it is big or small, plain or coloured, a scented candle will fill your home with joy and happiness, with a warm feeling. So, do not hesitate any more, bring home a variety of scented candles that will spread their fragrance so that you will be able to enjoy the new feeling to the fullest!

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Essential oils are oils used in aromatherapy. They are a high concentrate of oils that come from aromatic plants. Aromatherapy essential oils are famous for the healing effect they present over your mind, body and soul.
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