Archive for August, 2010
About Us – Soy Organic Candle
August 25, 2010 by admin, under Soy Candles.
Welcome to SoyOrganicCandle.com. We are glad that you are here and are pleased to offer a large catalog of candles and candle related accessories. Our brand, Soy Organic Candle, is made here in Western Pennsylvania. You will find our candles in many shapes and sizes with a choice of eighteen standard candle fragrances and six special holiday fragrances. All of our candles are clean burning and with a great fragrance throw. In addition to our own product line, you will find an array of other specialty items like wood wicks, diffusers and fragrance bowls.
Our mission along with providing quality products is to provide you with excellent service. We know that good customer service is a key factor in your buying decisions and you CAN count on us to deliver the level of customer support that you need and deserve.
We hope you enjoy your shopping experience with us and we look forward to being your number one for choice for candles & more!!
John & Susan Byrnes
About us!
Early American Candle was established in 1962 by owners Elmer and Dorothy Byrnes in Wescosville, PA. Elmer’s son, John and his wife, Susan are the current owners and relocated the business to Allison Park, PA in 1995. We are proud members of the International Guild of Candle Artisans. We continue to be a family owned business and we continue to enhance and expand our product line. In 2005, we started to manufacture our candles using soy based wax and have since trade marked our line as Soy Organic Candle.
We manufacture many types of jar, tealight, and pillar candles as well as other specialty candles. Our products have evolved over the years changing jar styles and fragrances to meet the needs of candle buyers everywhere. We sell our quality products directly to consumers online and through our retail store(The Early American Candle Shop) located in Allison Park, PA.
Customer Service Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00AM to 5:00 PM.
Our Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday
10:00AM to 5:00 PM.
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Soy candles – soy wax candle information
August 24, 2010 by jknapton, under Jar Candles, Organic Candles, Pillars, Scented Pillars, Scented Soy Candles, Soy Candles, Soy Scented Candles, Soy Tarts, Soy Tealights, Soy Wax Melts, Tealights, Wax Melts.
Soy Candles & Soy Wax Candle Information
This article is meant to raise awareness of the hazards involved with burning petroleum (paraffin) based scented candles in your home. The good news is that you don’t have to quit burning scented candles altogether. There is a safe alternative… soy wax candles or soy candles.
There are up to 11 carcinogen compound (cancer causing agents) found in paraffin candles. All 11 of these compounds have been considered “toxic air agents” by the State of California. There is supporting documentation that paraffin candle soot contains some of the compounds given off by burning diesel fuel. Are you concerned?
Many want to alleviate our dependencies on foreign oil. Although the scented candle industry has a small impact on our foreign oil dependency, most paraffin wax is manufactured from petroleum from foreign countries. Each year the “National Candle Association” estimates $2 billion in sales of scented candles and candle accessories. Although this number means little to the amount of actual barrels of crude oil needed to produce this amount of wax, it does tell us (with the majority of candles sold still being paraffin petrol based), that an enormous amount of paraffin wax is consumed in the United States.
By burning soy wax candles (soy candles), it makes a statement. It states that your scented candles or soy candles are truly American, from the farmer planting the soy bean, to the refinery extracting the oil, to the soy wax candle maker putting it all together for you. Soy candles are truly American made. Check out this soy wax candle maker : www.soyorganiccandle.com
There are lots of places to learn about soy wax and the scented soy wax candles that are made from it. If you need more information on soy wax candles, let us know. We are constantly searching for updated information concerning soy wax, paraffin wax, & soy candles.
The last thing we should worry about is our paraffin candles and what they are slowly doing to us! By burning soy candles, we have one less thing to worry about!
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Chardonnay Scent
August 23, 2010 by jknapton, under Soy Candles.
If cream colored velvet had a scent it would be CHARDONNAY. Soft sensual tendrils of lemon, peaches and oak wrap around you like a lover’s embrace. The overall effect is warm and inviting. It’s the perfect scent for a romantic moonlight dinner for two.
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Soy candles
August 21, 2010 by jknapton, under Jar Candles, Organic Candles, Pillars, Scented Pillars, Scented Soy Candles, Soy Candles, Soy Scented Candles, Soy Tarts, Soy Tealights, Soy Wax Melts, Tealights, Wax Melts.
Soy candles are made from soy wax, which is hydrogenated soybean oil. Soy wax was invented in 1992 by Michael Richards who was looking for a cheaper alternative to beeswax. As he entered the candle industry he realized there was a growing demand for natural wax candles. Soy wax is often mixed with fragrances to produces scented soy candles. They are available in supermarkets and specialized stores and can also be bought online. It is also easy and very rewarding making soy candles at home.
Advantages of soy candles
Soy candles have to following advantages compared to paraffin wax candles:
Soy candles are cheap – Beeswax is a great natural alternative to paraffin, but to get the same results as a soy-based candle, it is very expensive. Soy wax is a new alternative to paraffin wax that is cost effective. Soy wax is also made from a renewable source.
Soy wax is all-natural – Soy wax is a favorite of environmentally conscious people because it is not made from petroleum, like paraffin candles. Burning of soy candles does not increase the CO2 level in the atmosphere.
Soy candles last longer – They can last up to 50% longer than paraffin candles.
Wax spills are easy to clean – It’s very difficult to remove paraffin wax from furniture or textiles. Soy wax spills can easily be cleaned up with hot soapy water.
Soy candles produce less soot – Soot should be avoided because it is very unhealthy and can eventually coat furniture and walls. Soy candles produce about 90% less soot that paraffin candles.
Scented soy candles distribute more flavor – The incorporation of soybean oil lowers the melting point of the candle, which translates into cooler burning candles and faster scent dispersion. The lower melting point of soy wax results in a larger size of the liquid wax pool around the candle wick. It is from this liquid wax pool that the fragrance oils evaporate into the atmosphere.
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Benefits of Soy Candles
August 21, 2010 by jknapton, under Jar Candles, Organic Candles, Pillars, Scented Pillars, Scented Soy Candles, Soy Candles, Soy Scented Candles, Soy Tarts, Soy Tealights, Soy Wax Melts, Tealights, Wax Melts.
Benefits of Soy Candles
Why Burn Soy Candles?
Those who have burned soy already have seen the benefits of soy candles, both to both your health and the environment first hand. As with most soy wax candle websites, it’s our pleasure to present the facts, myths, and benefits of soy candles.
Clean Burning
One of the most famous benefits of soy candles is how clean they burn. Soy wax doesn’t not produce the black soot like paraffin does. While some might say “no soot”, it’s actually “little soot”. Everything that burns puts off smoke, and soy candles are no exception. However, the amount of smoke released from soy wax is so minimum, there are very few that notice it.
If you have ever had a soy wax candle in the past that did leave black soot around the jar, there are several reasons this may have happened. One explanation is it wasn’t 100% soy, but rather a soy/paraffin blend. Many advertise “soy candle” have unknown blends that you may not catch unless you search deep into their site. If it doesn’t say 100% or tell you what’s in the candles, watch out.
Another reason you see black soot could have been the use of metal wicks. While no candle made in the US has lead, they can have zinc. Zinc wicks are not toxic like lead, but they will produce more soot than cotton or hemp wicks.
There are other possible reasons, but those are a few.
Promoting American Farmers
Help the farmers and everyone benefits. Soy beans are grown in American fields, and processed into soy wax in the US as well. This is one of the most important benefits of soy candles!
You don’t have to be an economic major to know cheap paraffin candles made in other countries doesn’t benefit anyone but the big business selling it. Support our farmers and our economy!
Cost Effective
A point which sometimes isn’t included in many lists of the benefits of soy candles. You may be shocked by this point, but in many cases soy wax candles can be more cost effective than paraffin. Not only in quality, but in quantity too. Soy not only burns cleaner, but slower too. A soy candle can burn up to twice as long (sometimes even more!) than parafin, giving you twice the candle.
Wonderful Scent Throw
When it’s said that a candle scent “throws well”, this means it fills the room with a strong, lasting scent. Soy wax candles not only have a great scent throw, but also have a cleaner smell. It’s been noted by many that paraffin wax will give them headaches. Of course it’s not the scent itself, but the additional chemicals the paraffin is putting off. Because soy burns so clean, you’ll get a cleaner scent as well.
Facts & Myths About Soy Candles
Some information you may have seen about soy may or may not be true. For more reading on the facts and myths, our blog has articles and detailed information on the benefits of soy candles. See below for a list of important posts which cover facts, myths, and benefits of soy candles.
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Tea Lights
August 21, 2010 by jknapton, under Organic Candles, Scented Soy Candles, Soy Candles, Soy Scented Candles, Soy Tealights, Tealights.
Planning a party? Then you are probably thinking about how you can make the event special. Candles, especially Tea Lights can be used to make the party elegant and fun. They burn for about 5 hours, and are perfect for any décor. Here are some great ideas to “ LIGHT UP” the party.
Everyone thinks about putting a candle in your bathroom but an even better idea is to fill your bathtub with water and float some Tea Lights. Yes they do float! It’s beautiful and even safer than that candle on the sink.
Need a centerpiece? How about a glass bowl with floating Tea Lights? You can even add a goldfish or two to create a tropical theme.
Tea Lights placed in any type of glass holder can be strategically located in trees and throughout your yard or deck to create the sparkle that special gatherings need.
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Save Money by Using a CleanCut Wick Trimmer
August 12, 2010 by admin, under Accessories, Organic Candles, Scented Pillars, Scented Soy Candles, Soy Scented Candles, Wax Melts.
Most candle manufacturers recommend keeping a wick trimmed to ¼ inch at all times to reduce soot emissions and enhance burning performance. To prevent secondary ignition, they also recommend eliminating the presence of foreign matter, such as wick trimmers, into a candle.
Our CleanCut Wick Trimmer does both. It features a perfect handle angle and pre-measured foot, both of which are crafted to effortlessly trim any wick to ¼ inch, guaranteed! A precise cut ensures a cleaner, safer candle burning. Once cut, trimmings are collected in a built-in debris tray for easy disposal.
As elegant as it is functional, our Wick Trimmer has an intricately detailed pattern gently carved into its durable stainless steel handles, accentuating any candle and home decor.
- Before lighting each candle, place the foot of the trimmer on top of the wax. Place the wick into the notch on the inside of the foot and effortlessly trim the wick to ¼ inch.
- With a properly trimmed wick, you are now ready to safely light your candle.