Green LIght!

I've been interested in making my own soy candles for awhile now, because they're better for the environment and of course, are more natural.

I decided to look into making my own because soy candles are still a bit hard to find in Middle TN, and they're pricier.

So this morning I did some research and found several websites that give instructions on how to make soy candles. It's not that hard! So I'll probably order the supplies soon...and if I enjoy it, I might even make some extras to sell at the Farmer's Market.

I'll provide the link to the company that supplies instructions and soy wax, but first, here's something from http://www.caringconsumer.com about why soy candles are better from an environmental standpoint:

They're great for helping you relax or igniting some passion for a romantic rendezvous, but did you know that candles often contain ingredients that snuff out animals? Many candles are made from beeswax stolen from industrious bees' hives, stearic acid made from tallow (a slaughterhouse product derived from beef or sheep fat), and cetyl palmitate, a waxy oil taken from sperm whales' heads or from dolphins. Although some paraffin candles are animal-free, they can be bad for your health and the environment. The soot given off from the burning of petroleum-based paraffin candles is essentially the same as that given off by burning diesel fuel. Fortunately, it's now easier than ever to find or make soy candles, which burn cleaner, last longer, are better for the environment, and do not depend on killing and stealing from animals. Check out our list of compassionate candle companies, or get crafty and make your own.

http://www.cajuncandles.com/