Buying Candles; The truth about candles and fragrances : eBay Guides

There are many many companies selling candles.  All the big names most know sell paraffin candles.  Paraffin wax is a petroleum product... meaning it is derived from oil.  The advantages of soy candles is that it is made from a renewable resource and is American made, American grown.  Any brand of paraffin candles will put off carbon monoxide.  Even using in moderation can be an irritant for elderly, small children or anyone with respiratory troubles.  Soy burns clean... even safe for the canary. 

To save money a large number of smaller companies and large manufactures double pour their candles.  Only putting fragrance oil on the top.  Many claim to have double, triple scented, etc candles... truth; each type of wax will only hold a certain amount of wax, then it starts rising to the top of the candle (sweating) and can actually be a fire or flash hazard, so do not be fooled by such claims.  Soy holds (on average) 6% by volume.  Basically 1 oz of oil per pound of wax. 

So make a wise choice when you are selecting your candles.  If you have a fragrance that one of the "big boys" have that you want, just ask.  Most fragrances are available to any good candle company.  Do not by "hype", lastly... at the end of the day, you really get what you pay for.  Either you buy a nice candle with an incredible name... or and incredible candle with a nice name! :-)



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