soy candles

Do Soy Candles really last longer then other types? Most wicks are made of cotton (if they are natural, DO NOT go with the lead or metal filled kind) and they burn faster than the soy base does. The other problem is the smell. Even with fragrance added, you can smell a strange 'aftersmell'. However there is a huge market for soy candles and I would be glad to be part of your new enterprise.they are cleaner burning. Paraffin, which is what most candles are made from, is petroleum based and much more polluting to your indoor environment. Also, many paraffin candles have metal (sometimes containing lead!) in the wick, which also gets into the air and poses a hazard. Soy and beeswax candles typically use natural cotton wicks. I only buy soy or beeswax for these reasons you can find wholesale soy candles at caterpillarscandles.com