Comments on: Candles: The Burning Issue http://www.worstedwitch.com/2007/01/03/candles-the-burning-issue/ Crafting the Super-Natural Life Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:35:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: John http://www.worstedwitch.com/2007/01/03/candles-the-burning-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-70109 John Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:36:18 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/?p=618#comment-70109 Some of the so-called natural and candles contain only "traces" of essential oils and use mostly synthetic (chemical) fragrances. This keeps costs down. Bluewick (for example) uses synthetic fragrances. Not only is this unhealthy, but it is unkind to people who are sensitive to that. Some of the so-called natural and candles contain only “traces” of essential oils and use mostly synthetic (chemical) fragrances. This keeps costs down. Bluewick (for example) uses synthetic fragrances. Not only is this unhealthy, but it is unkind to people who are sensitive to that.

]]> By: Viola http://www.worstedwitch.com/2007/01/03/candles-the-burning-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-6519 Viola Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:21:12 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/?p=618#comment-6519 I know what you mean about fragranced candles making you sick. That's why I started a business called God's Country Botanicals. I make 100% soy candles with essential oils. No toxic fumes, only beneficial oils being released into the air. I'm quite partial to my Lemon Pound Cake, but they do tend to make me hungry! I know what you mean about fragranced candles making you sick. That’s why I started a business called God’s Country Botanicals. I make 100% soy candles with essential oils. No toxic fumes, only beneficial oils being released into the air. I’m quite partial to my Lemon Pound Cake, but they do tend to make me hungry!

]]> By: Audrey http://www.worstedwitch.com/2007/01/03/candles-the-burning-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-6004 Audrey Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:08:07 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/?p=618#comment-6004 I do think Method candles are 100% soy. Their website implies as much. I got a couple for Christmas and they burn really nicely. I've only seen the ones the sell in the little ceramic pots, and I think that's all they make, but I hope they expand their line to votives soon. Here's the link to the Method website: http://www.methodhome.com/products/detail.php?prodName=6oz_vapple I do think Method candles are 100% soy. Their website implies as much. I got a couple for Christmas and they burn really nicely. I’ve only seen the ones the sell in the little ceramic pots, and I think that’s all they make, but I hope they expand their line to votives soon.

Here’s the link to the Method website:
http://www.methodhome.com/products/detail.php?prodName=6oz_vapple

]]> By: Lulu http://www.worstedwitch.com/2007/01/03/candles-the-burning-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-5881 Lulu Mon, 08 Jan 2007 15:10:44 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/?p=618#comment-5881 Check out www.asoyfulcandleco.com A co-worker started this company and all their soy candles are handpoured and have a really nice, subtle smell. I have friends who can't handle the strong scents other candles put off, but really like these. Check out http://www.asoyfulcandleco.com
A co-worker started this company and all their soy candles are handpoured and have a really nice, subtle smell. I have friends who can’t handle the strong scents other candles put off, but really like these.

]]> By: Chris Anderson http://www.worstedwitch.com/2007/01/03/candles-the-burning-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-5836 Chris Anderson Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:59:24 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/?p=618#comment-5836 First, I'd NEVER bought a candle before, let-alone a soy candle. We recently started Zionsville Candle Company to add candles to our fundraising line (for a fundraising company I since sold.) Well, I quickly learned the advantages of soy when I had approximately 50 burning soy candles (on a weakly-supported shelf) crack and fall all over my body. I was covered from head-to-toe in soy wax, but did not suffer ANY burns. Also, after testing thousands of soy candles, our walls still look the same (from the day we painted them) ie, not soot damage. Although, just an fyi, from my research, it appears that soy candles do throw-off some soot, but no one in our company has had any adverse reactions. So be careful about the info you receive, as the person selling the product will be slanted toward his/her product. (I obviously sell soy candles, so this applies to me also, but I had NO motivation for choosing soy- it happened by accident.) thanks Chris First, I’d NEVER bought a candle before, let-alone a soy candle. We recently started Zionsville Candle Company to add candles to our fundraising line (for a fundraising company I since sold.) Well, I quickly learned the advantages of soy when I had approximately 50 burning soy candles (on a weakly-supported shelf) crack and fall all over my body. I was covered from head-to-toe in soy wax, but did not suffer ANY burns. Also, after testing thousands of soy candles, our walls still look the same (from the day we painted them) ie, not soot damage. Although, just an fyi, from my research, it appears that soy candles do throw-off some soot, but no one in our company has had any adverse reactions. So be careful about the info you receive, as the person selling the product will be slanted toward his/her product. (I obviously sell soy candles, so this applies to me also, but I had NO motivation for choosing soy- it happened by accident.)
thanks
Chris

]]> By: LJ http://www.worstedwitch.com/2007/01/03/candles-the-burning-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-5749 LJ Sat, 06 Jan 2007 21:28:21 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/?p=618#comment-5749 Anyone know anything about Method candles? They're soy based, but I don't know much else about them. Bought one at Target. Anyone know anything about Method candles? They’re soy based, but I don’t know much else about them. Bought one at Target.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.worstedwitch.com/2007/01/03/candles-the-burning-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-5573 Lisa Fri, 05 Jan 2007 04:37:20 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/?p=618#comment-5573 Don't forget Soy Basics (www.soybasics.com)! Don’t forget Soy Basics (www.soybasics.com)!

]]> By: Margot http://www.worstedwitch.com/2007/01/03/candles-the-burning-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-5548 Margot Thu, 04 Jan 2007 23:26:39 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/?p=618#comment-5548 Great article! I've been phasing out my parafin candles - I'm too cheap to toss 'em. Now that I read your post, perhaps I should have! Laurie - well put. I have the exact same issues. I'm <i>still</i> recovering from perfume exposure at my mom's over the holidays. She had steadfastly refused to believe how harmful 'a little perfume' can be. It was so bad this time, I left her house a day early. The sad part is, I think she still doesn't get it. I won't be sleeping there again; I can't risk it. Great article! I’ve been phasing out my parafin candles - I’m too cheap to toss ‘em. Now that I read your post, perhaps I should have!

Laurie - well put. I have the exact same issues. I’m still recovering from perfume exposure at my mom’s over the holidays. She had steadfastly refused to believe how harmful ‘a little perfume’ can be. It was so bad this time, I left her house a day early. The sad part is, I think she still doesn’t get it. I won’t be sleeping there again; I can’t risk it.

]]> By: Laurie http://www.worstedwitch.com/2007/01/03/candles-the-burning-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-5512 Laurie Thu, 04 Jan 2007 16:00:15 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/?p=618#comment-5512 One of my biggest pet peeves is scented candles, because I can have terrible reactions to them. It is not easy to arrive at a party and have to decide whether to stick around and see if I'll get a migraine or respiratory problems, make up an excuse and leave, or tell the host the truth and leave. The worst situation was two office mates who insisted on burning scented candles, despite my medical problems, and an unsympathetic boss. If the soy candles are safe to all, that's terrific! But it would be kinder to us sensitive folks to not burn scented candles (or plug-ins) of any kind if you are expecting company, so that we don't have to decide whether to get sick, lie, or be honest with you. When we smell perfume, we often just suffer or hit the road rather than risk offending someone about our problems with the fragrance. One of my biggest pet peeves is scented candles, because I can have terrible reactions to them. It is not easy to arrive at a party and have to decide whether to stick around and see if I’ll get a migraine or respiratory problems, make up an excuse and leave, or tell the host the truth and leave. The worst situation was two office mates who insisted on burning scented candles, despite my medical problems, and an unsympathetic boss.

If the soy candles are safe to all, that’s terrific! But it would be kinder to us sensitive folks to not burn scented candles (or plug-ins) of any kind if you are expecting company, so that we don’t have to decide whether to get sick, lie, or be honest with you. When we smell perfume, we often just suffer or hit the road rather than risk offending someone about our problems with the fragrance.

]]> By: Jasmine http://www.worstedwitch.com/2007/01/03/candles-the-burning-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-5449 Jasmine Thu, 04 Jan 2007 04:40:15 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/?p=618#comment-5449 Can I throw in a plug for Wendy at Dame Candle Co.? She is a one woman business in NYC making soy candles and she is a supporter of Brenda Dane's knitting podcast. She has been dangerously close to having to give up the business, so I ordered a few as Christmas presents and thought they were great Can I throw in a plug for Wendy at Dame Candle Co.? She is a one woman business in NYC making soy candles and she is a supporter of Brenda Dane’s knitting podcast. She has been dangerously close to having to give up the business, so I ordered a few as Christmas presents and thought they were great

]]> By: Liz http://www.worstedwitch.com/2007/01/03/candles-the-burning-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-5424 Liz Wed, 03 Jan 2007 22:52:51 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/?p=618#comment-5424 We got some Aloha Bay palm wax tapers and like them muchly. Fair Trade, etc. they were $5 for a box of 4. And no drips! We got some Aloha Bay palm wax tapers and like them muchly. Fair Trade, etc. they were $5 for a box of 4. And no drips!

]]> By: Szarka http://www.worstedwitch.com/2007/01/03/candles-the-burning-issue/comment-page-1/#comment-5414 Szarka Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:36:49 +0000 http://www.worstedwitch.com/?p=618#comment-5414 I use this candle heating device in my small house. It's like having a mini fireplace, and the pots catch the soot. http://www.heatstick.com I use this candle heating device in my small house. It’s like having a mini fireplace, and the pots catch the soot.

http://www.heatstick.com

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