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Originally Posted by CrisH
I would be scared to make candles in the microwave. The wax, fragrance, and dye have such a low flash point, I'd be afraid it would burst into flames  LOL. I purchase my supplies from a company based in North Carolina. All of their products are made in America but of course you have to order in bulk and if you're just a "hobbyist" then it wouldn't be very cost efficient. Soy candles are safer to burn than paraffin candles... and they smell better/stronger too  They also do really well on a candle warmer. |
Oh no, you just melt the soy flakes until they start to melt, you have to keep checking the temp until it gets to a certain temp and then take it out and the heat will melt the remaining. Then you add the oil and color chips and they melt down also from the heat. I don't dare melt it all together in the microwave. There are directions from the soy folks that tell you the degree and etc. I just can't remember, it has been a while since I made some. I was making them for us and my parents in between the bows because it really dosen't demand alot of one on one attention after you pour it into jars. I love making them, it is relaxing!!! About the wax, soy is all I will burn, the other wax has some cancer causing agents, so I don't burn them in the house. I love soy and it makes your hands soft too!!!