Handmade Soy Candles

Purchase handmade soy candles for yourself or as a gift to someone you love. Soy candles burn cleanly and support American farmers. If you don't have the patience to make soy candles yourself, support someone who does!

When you purchase soy candles, you can choose to support a local business or entrepreneur. Unlike some discount soy candles that may be produced and packaged by a big retailer, a handmade candle offers craftsmanship that is well worth spending a few more dollars on. Each candle will be unique to the individual candle making business, offering you a distinctive gift choice.

Find local soy candle makers by checking out craft fairs and home-based business shows. They are held on county fairgrounds, in convention centers or gymnasiums. Advertising is often done in local papers and bulletin boards around town, so check back periodically. Holidays and seasonal changes offer plenty of opportunities to find local candle makers through craft fairs.

Another way of finding locally made soy candles is to visit gift boutiques in your area. Owners often stock crafts from nearby artisans. If you are not sure if a candle is handmade or soy, just ask. Clerks are usually familiar with merchandise and may even know the crafters personally.

Check that the candles you purchase have a distinctive candle label with contact information, so you can buy more from your favorite crafters when your current supply runs out.

Handmade soy candles can also be purchased online. You will want to check out the scent descriptions or even email the maker directly if you are particular about scents. Not all soy candles sold online are handmade, so visit the “About” or “FAQ” section of the Web page to be sure they are handmade.

A number of shops offer hand poured candles in mason or apothecary jars. Look for someone who offers a more unique twist on the traditional candle. These unique handmade soy candles can all be purchased online:

• Thumbwick Candles’ Wickless: Pick out a wickless scented soy candle that can be enjoyed over and over again.
• Good Scents Candles & Soap’s Chunky Candles: Snatch a few scented soy chunk candles that offer a rustic look.
• Soy Delites 5 oz Glasses: The glasses are faceted on the inside to allow for a gorgeous glow when the soy candle is lit.
• Dripping in Color’s Hand-Painted Original Soy Candles: Original hand-painted designs, from sunset inspirations to waterfalls, offer a kaleidoscope of colors.
• Ty Park Candles’ Personalized Tins: Get a scented soy candle in a tin that is personalized for a baby shower or wedding favor.

Soy candles can also be purchased at online storefronts like Etsy. Hundreds of sellers are within your reach with just a click of the mouse, offering various scents, shapes and styles of soy candles, all handmade.

Even if you have crafty talents, you may want to consider buying handmade soy candles instead of making them yourself. Not only does this save you money on soy candle making supplies, but you can spend your time perfecting other crafting pursuits that are more to your nature. Just because you craft does not mean you have to personally make everything. Supporting others in their efforts can be equally as rewarding.

Other benefits of buying homemade soy candles include:

• Supporting local crafters
• Purchasing an eco-friendly product
• Saving money on supplies and kits
• Avoiding learning difficult designs for just one occasion

The biggest benefit is that people who make their own candles are often more customer-oriented than companies who produce them in a factory. Quality and customer satisfaction are key to people making a living with handmade candles. In fact, you may even be able to request a specialty scent or design, such as a teddy bear, from artisans. They can also help you design personalized candle gift baskets for that special someone.

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