Soy Votives

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Soy votives are candles made of soy wax. These small candles are popular due to their size and the versatile ways in which they can be used.

Decorate with soy votives.

Becoming Familiar With Soy Candles

Soy candles hold the following characteristics, many of which make them eco-friendly. These include:

  • Made of vegetable wax
  • Soot-free
  • Clean-burning
  • Have cotton wicks
  • Chemical-free
  • No artificial dyes or colors
  • Uses fragrance oils
  • Burn from 10 to 15 hours, some up to 18
  • Are colorful
  • Are water soluble

Fragrant Soy Votives

Most candles made of soy on the market today are fragrant. They give off a pleasant aroma when burned. Oils are used to produce the variety of scents. Some of the aromas available include:

  • Kiwi
  • Strawberry
  • Melon
  • Vanilla
  • Blueberry
  • Coconut
  • Cedar
  • Clover
  • Ginger
  • Lemon
  • Orange
  • Lavender

Unscented

Many enjoy the glow of a burning candle, but are allergic to certain fragrances. If you prefer unscented candles, they are available. Most of the stores selling soy votives have a selection of unscented candles.

Where to Use Soy Candles

Candles create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Think of how a lit votive at a table at your favorite restaurant adds a relaxing and pleasant ambiance to the meal. Candles have been known to relieve stress and provide a soothing and calming environment. Where can you use soy votives?

  • On the mantle
  • At the dining room table
  • In the bathroom
  • On the deck or patio
  • In the kitchen
  • In the bedroom
Decorate with soy votives.

Containers

Soy wax liquefies when burning. This is important to keep in mind so that you will use a snug-fitting container when burning the candles.

Fancy containers add to the decorative nature of candles. Burn one in a heart-shaped votive holder. Perhaps a glass votive cup, only a little bigger than the candle itself will suit your style. Place a few of these in an arrangement on your dining room table. There are also metal wall hangings or lanterns and lamps where these candles can be placed and burned. Just make sure that the candles are in a contained cup or holder before putting them inside a lantern so that the wax does not run out of the lantern.

Not Just in the Home

Soy votives are not just for the home. They are often burned in offices, at massage parlors, in spas, and at salons. Customers are enticed by the aromatic scents. Who wouldn't be? If a salon is filled with the fragrance of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, banana splits, or hazelnut coffee, it is likely customers will want to linger a little longer.

Purchasing Soy Votives

With access to the Internet, you can search online for discount candles, sales, as well as for products that are scented with the fragrance of your choice. Some places to shop for soy candles include the following:

Cost

Soy votives range in price. A box of four candles generally runs between $7 and $9. Many of the online stores allow you to buy at wholesale prices if you have a tax ID number.

Enjoy

Now that you know where to purchase soy votives and how how environmentally green they are, why not start burning soy candles in your home? They will be the talk of the dinner table or party.

If you're feeling creative, you can also try your hand at making a votive at home. You may find that candle-making is your cup of tea. Think of how you and your friends will benefit from your new hobby. You can make and give candles as gifts throughout the year.

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