I don't know why I stopped making candles. Oh yeah, I do know why: They weren't selling, lol! I love to burn candles-especially when I'm being super trifling by letting the garbage pile up or not changing the yip's litter box like I should. When I first started making candles, I used only paraffin wax. Mainly because it was cheap, but also because I didn't know anything about soy wax. Now I've read all the debates between the soy joys and the paraffiners, and I have to admit that I prefer soy wax. I've found that it really does burn cleaner, and to me, it holds scent much stronger than paraffin. I love how my candle burns "down" with no wax stuck to the walls of the jar. I don't have to preheat my jars with soy wax like I did with paraffin.
So, I've decided to reintroduce my soy candles, and I call them Happy Endings, and yes, they are dessert-inspired. They're made with 100% soy wax, and they're dye-free. Some may have a slight tint due to the color of the fragrance oil. I plan to introduce one new fragrance a month. First up is Oh Cherry. This is a very strong scent. It smells of fluffy, whipped meringue topped with a bunch of maraschino cherries. So, naturally, I had to top this candle with a maraschino cherry.
I like it!
ReplyDeleteLove the cherry on top! :) I've never ventured into the world of candle making. I hope it goes well for you this time around!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Amy loving the cherry on top!
ReplyDeleteI'm obsessed with putting cherries on top of everything, lol! They make me smile. It's like eating a cup of fruit cocktail. You have all those other fruits-drab and boring-but you always look for that lone, bright, red cherry! Okay, I digress....
ReplyDeleteI love the cherry! So cute. I think I bought one of your candles for my MIL last year. It was very yummy smelling. I'm glad you're making them again!
ReplyDeleteI love soy wax. My fave is the EcoSoya. I don't make traditional candles, just Massage/Lotion Candles full of skin loving goodness! Mostly I do them with wicks, but have thought about doing some without that folks can set on a warming plate and be completely flame and soot free.
ReplyDeleteOh my....just looking at it is making me hungry - it looks yummy and I am sure from your description it smells fantastic! I think it is near time for me to visiting your shop again Patrice :) Val (discerningchichi, formerly blackrose)
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