Does anyone use soy candles?

[frannn]

I found some on ebay that are triple scented (whatever that means). I am new to the candle scene, but love the scents I got on sale at Yankee Candle, as well as the Fresh Cut Tree from Walmart at Xmas time. I would love to try some other scents, but don't want to hand my paycheck over to Yankee Candle. Are soy candles just as strong and yummy smelling as Yankee candles? These are handmade, and are about 2.50 plus shipping for each 8 oz candle. I would love to try cotton candy, cantelope & melon, etc. What do you think???

 

[Equidae]

Well, it would depend on the manufacturer. I have used Bean Pod brand Soy Candles and they burn longer and cleaner than wax (such as Yankee). The smell is pretty strong too. I don't know about homemade ones though.

 

[jekjones1558]

I ONLY burn soy because they are soot-free. I buy homemade ones at a local boutique and they are great.

 

[TXTink]

Well, it would depend on the manufacturer. I have used Bean Pod brand Soy Candles and they burn longer and cleaner than wax (such as Yankee). The smell is pretty strong too. I don't know about homemade ones though.

I love Bean Pod soy candles! The only place I have been able to find them in the Houston area are at Hallmark shops, and not even all Hallmarks carry them. But, they are the best candles in my opinion!

 

[CajunDixie]

I go to a local flea market in the summer and stock up on Molly's Soybean Candles
At the flea market they give you a discount if you buy several. We always see people walking a case (12 in a case I think) or more of these to their cars. She has several scents. Some of my favorites are cinnamon spice, lemon, sugar cookie, and sweet pea. Her prices online are $5 each and for two candles she added $2.20 for shipping (she uses PayPal). The candles are in 8 oz. jelly jars with a burn time of 40-42 hours.

I also was given a Simple Glow candle in the Spiced White Cranberry last year and absolutely loved it.

Since you're looking at Ebay I'd suggest you order a few now and if you do like them then stock up before the heat of summer gets here. I remember after the one Yankee sale several Dis'rs ended up with melted candles due to the heat.

 

[deadhedjen]

I like to use Mia Bella Soy Candles. They have double wicks, burn longer than regular wax, don't make the jar all sooty, smell sooooooo good and the candle burns evenly...no more having half the candle clinging to the sides of the jar!

My SIL had a candle party a few weeks ago and I stocked up!

Jennifer.

 

[hercamore]

I love Beanpod brand soy candles! They are made in Iowa, and I live in SE MN, so they are available at many shops around here. I prefer them over Yankee candles, actually.

See if your local Hallmark has any.

I have not tried any handmade soy candles, so can't help you there.

herc

 

[MayMom]

This is a little OT, but I recently bought a butterscotch candle at WalMart and it was wonderful!!! I am picky about candles too. It comes in a small orange glass jar. The other scents weren't as strong - I tried them. I light the butterscotch candle and you can smell it all over the house! It is a soft vanilla, homey scent too! I love it!

 

[Buttercup26]

Soy candles are great, no soot or smoke residue at all. I have tried a several different ones, the scent really varies with the brand, although the homemade ones do seem to have a "better" and stronger scent that the factory made candles - at least the ones I have purchased.

 

[Shelby5514]

Root candles are also fantastic. I find them much more fragrant than Yankee. I had a Root Candy Cane scented burning at Christmas and everyone thought I was baking cookies. (It smelled more like cookies than a candy cane )

 

[LilMamiBella]

www.rosegirlscandles.com had 12 candles for $50 the last time I looked. And she has a bunch of scents to choose from.