Properly Burning Soy Candles

Properly burning a candle can sometimes be difficult.  The way a candle burns is affected by the type of wax used, wick size, fragrance content, dye use and even the room temperature of the candle.  A common problem with burning candles is tunneling.  There are steps you can take to avoid this:

~ Each time you burn your candle, make sure the melt pool reaches the sides of the jar.  This can take anywhere from one to three hours.  Estimate about one hour per inch diameter of the container for single wicked candles
~ Any wax that doesn't melt can be gently pushed from the sides of the container into the melt pool
~ Make sure the candle wick stays centered as the wax hardens after extinguishing the flame
~ Once the melt pool has reached the edges, blow out the candle, let the wax harden, trim the wick and re-light the candle.  This can add burn time to your entire candle and make it last longer.

Additionally, you should:
~ Keep your candle wick trimmed to about 1/4 inch before burning to avoid smoking
~ Keep wick and match debris free from the burn pool
~ Stop burning your candle when there is about 1/2 an inch of wax left at the bottom to avoid burning the surface on which the candle is placed

Here are some other guidelines to follow when burning candles.  Most of it may be common sense, but it's still good to keep in mind:
~ Keep your burning candle away from anything that can catch flame
~ If the flame is flickering, it may be catching a draft.  Move the candle to a different spot in the home.
~ Always burn candles on head-resistant surfaces
~ Never leave burning candles unattended

I hope this information helps anyone who is having problems with candle burning!  If you have purchased a candle from Halo Soap and Products and have had a problem with tunneling, bring your candle back to us.  If there is a significant amount of wax left in the jar, we can melt this wax down and turn it into tea lights for you!

Soy Wax Moon Melts

It's time I do a post on these fancy little guys.  They are just like those wax tarts you put in a tart warmer.  You know what I'm talking about, some are electric, some have an unscented tealight lit underneath the tart bowl.  But who says we have to use boring old tarts?  At Halo Soap, I've created these adorable little Moon Melts!  They are even bigger than some of your typical wax tarts and at an even better price!  I currently carry them in 10 different scents.  Stop by the shop and pick some up or check them out online!

Aromatherapy Soy Candle Tins

I've decided to used up some tins I had laying around and do a small line of aromatherapy candles. I'm only making enough to use up the tins so get them before they are gone! You can buy these candles here.

This is my Cedarwood Patchouli scented candle. I is a nice woodsy unisex scent. These essentials oils are said to be appeasing, calming and purifying.








This is my Cinnamon, Cassia and Clove candle. It smells just like chai tea! These essential oils are said to be stimulating, reviving and an aphrodisiac. Hot!








This is my Chamomile candle. It's VERY lightly scented. Just a hint of chamomile which is said to be balancing, relaxing and comforting.








This is my Grapefruit Peppermint candle. Sounds like an odd combo at first, but is smells pleasantly refreshing! And stimulating... and uplifting...








This is my Cedar, Lavender, Patchouli and Rose candle. Smells like a sweet, yummy flower garden. The patchouli adds just a hint of dirt making you feel like you are laying in a patch of flowers! These oils are said to be soothing, calming and an anti-depressant.




Lastly, here is my Lime Lemongrass candle. It's sweet and tart and fresh. These essential oils are said to refresh the mind, to be stimulating and restorative. Spectacular!









So there you have it. My new small line of Aromatherapy Soy Candles. Look for more candles and other great products at www.halosoap.com.

Peace out,
~Lee