Olive Tree Candles
Handcrafting Quality Candles Since 2001
Basics of Burning
1) Never light your candle unless you know it will be able to burn for 3 to 4 hours.
2) Never blow your candle out until the whole surface of the candle is liquified. Failing to do so will result in a tunneling effect and you may end up with wax stuck to the sides of your jar that did not get used.
3) Once you blow it out, don't light it again until the next day. If you light it again before the wax has completely hardened, you may end up with black soot and smoke.
4) Keep an eye on the wicks and keep them trimmed to 1/4 inch to prevent smoke and soot.
5) Don't set a burning candle where there is a draft from an open door or window or when there are vents that will be blowing directly in its direction.
6) Always set your candle on a heat resistant surface or holder to protect your furniture.
7) Never leave a candle unattended.
8) Always place your burning candles out of reach of children & pets.
9) If there are decorations on the jar such as bows or ribbons, make sure you remove or arrange the decoration so that it is clear of the flame.
Candle Facts
Fragrant Bean Soy Candles takes special care to handcraft the most gloriously scented, clean burning candles possible. After over a decade of formulating, testing and manufacturing, I believe we've perfected the art of candlemaking to produce a candle that is highly scented & liquifies quickly to release a highly enjoyable fragrance into the room.
Scent Throw
"Scent throw" is the level of fragrance that a candle releases into a room. A candle can have a strong or weak scent throw. There are also hot and cold throws. These are terms all candlemakers are aware of. The hot throw describes how strong the fragrance is released when the candle is burning. The cold throw describes the level of scent when the candle is cold. There are a few different factors that will affect these. Only one can be controlled by you. The others are controlled by the candlemaker. Firstly, the quality and strength of the wax/wax blend and the quality of the fragrance/essential oil make a difference. Properly wicking a candle will also affect the strength of the hot scent throw. If the wick doesn't burn hot enough, the melted wax will not get heated up enough to release the fragrance. Another factor is the area of the melted wax pool. A votive with a 2.5 inch diameter will never be able to scent a large room. It may lightly scent a small room such as a bathroom. A large 5 inch diameter candle with 4 wicks has the potential to scent a large room - maybe 2 or 3 rooms if there is enough fragrance oil added to the wax and the proper wicks are used. Always keep these factors in mind when choosing a candle.
Melt Pool
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Wicks
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Soy . . . what candlemakers really know
First of all - yes, soy wax is wonderful. And so is paraffin. And so is palm wax, beeswax and all the wax blends that incorporate a mix of any or all of the above. It would appear to me that the whole soy candle market push is for the most part a marketing ploy and offers a trendy name. In fact if a candlemaker is marketing a Cinnamon Bun Soy Candle as 100% natural, it is not a true statement. Because once you add fragrance oil, it is no longer natural. The point is - you will draw customers who see the term "100% natural" and believe they are getting a superior, healthier candle for their home. Why am I sharing this if I sell soy candles? Because I've been making and selling candles made from a variety of waxes & wax blends for over 12 years and have seen it all, read it all and heard it all :) And I believe the consumer should be aware of what they are buying and what they are avoiding under false information.
From the National Candle Association:
Is paraffin wax dangerous?
No. Paraffin wax – like all candle waxes - is non-toxic. In fact, paraffin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in food, cosmetics, and medical applications. Food-grade paraffin is commonly used for manufacturing candles. No. Paraffin wax – like all candle waxes - is non-toxic. In fact, paraffin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in food, cosmetics, and medical applications. Food-grade paraffin is commonly used for manufacturing candles.
