Soy candle making is becoming very popular today but what sets them apart from traditional candles? Traditionally, candles are made from either paraffin wax (a natural plant wax) or bees wax which comes from honey bees. Soy based candles are made from 100% natural soy wax and contain no additives, therefore are considered to be healthier for you. Interestingly enough, since three are no additives no fragrance is added to these candles, yet they still have a marvelous scent.

Some candles made from soy have wicks and are used like the regular paraffin candles, but some others have no wick and are used in an electric candle warmer. Here the candle sits on a warming plate which is plugged into an electrical outlet. These are great for people who don’t want an open flame and there is no risk that they will cause a fire. This type of candle burning is a favorite today in dorm rooms and offices, both of which usually have rules against burning candles with an open flame.

Soy candle making has benefits for the home hobbyist as well. For one, the soy wax is less costly. For another, it does not need any additives like the other types of wax. This not only saves you money but eliminates that need for messy additions to the wax. Soy wax hardens up nice and has a nice glossy look when it is cooled unlike the beeswax and paraffin which might need some help - thus the need for additives when making these types of candles. If you have a business selling candles, you can actually make more profit on the soy candles since they cost less to make, take less time to produce as the soy wax melts faster) - and you can actually charge more for them as there is a high demand!

One of the best things about soy candles and what makes them so popular aside from the fact that they are 100% natural is that there is no smoke generated when the candles burn. The smoke from other candles can be irritating to anyone with a respiratory illness so soy wax candles make a great alternative.