August 2009 Newsletter

Lone Star Candle Supply Newsletter

August 11, 2009

Greetings!

One of the first choices you'll make when making candles is which wax to use. Afterall, there are so many to choose from, which one is right for you? We have several types of wax available for making candles - some natural, some synthetic, some a little bit of both, and each has its own particular qualities.

In this issue of our newsletter, we are focusing on soy waxes. We now carry Golden Brands Golden Wax GB402, GB415, GB464 and GB444 waxes. Soy waxes have continued to grow in popularity over the last several years. Why is that you say? Continue reading...

Golden Brands Golden Wax Now Here!!

We've listened to your requests, and by popular demand, we have added 4 new soy container waxes from Golden Wax Products!

Like paraffin, soy wax comes in a variety of blends and melting points. To help you decide which is best for you, below we point out the benefits of each. All come in easy-to-use flake form.

Our everyday low price on all 4 waxes is $0.87/lb when purchased in a 50 lb case!!

GB402 Pure Soy Wax - Has a lower melt point which helps with the burn and gives better glass adhesion producing fewer wet spots.

Contains no additives
Pour temperature: 90 - 100°F
Fragrance Oil Load: 6 - 8%
Melt Point: 115 - 120°

GB415 Pure Soy Wax - Has a higher melt point which enables it to retain a higher fragrance oil load to give a stronger scent throw.

Contains no additives
Pour temperature: 90 - 100°F
Fragrance Oil Load: 8 - 10%
Melt Point: 120 - 125°

GB464 Enhanced Soy Wax - Has a lower melt point which helps with the burn and gives better glass adhesion producing fewer wet spots.

Contains soy-based additive which allows pouring at hotter temps and reduces "frosting"
Pour temperature: 125 - 145°F
Fragrance Oil Load: 7 - 9%
Melt Point: 115 - 120°

GB444 Enhanced Soy Wax - Has a higher melt point which enables it to retain a higher fragrance oil load to give a stronger scent throw.

Contains soy-based additive which allows pouring at hotter temps and reduces "frosting"
Pour temperature: 125 - 145°F
Fragrance Oil Load: 9 - 11%
Melt Point: 120 - 125°

Benefits of Soy Wax

Many people ask what really makes soy candles different from other candles available in the market. There are several reasons why soy candles are favored over paraffin candles.

Soy wax is a completely natural and renewable resource
It's non-toxic
Burns clean
Produces measurably less soot than other waxes. When burned correctly it is virtually soot-free
The flake form in which soy waxes come are easier to measure and work with than traditional paraffin slabs
Helps support the American farmer
Candle spills clean up easier. Simply use soap and hot water to get the wax out of carpets or upholstery
Longer burn time than with some paraffin waxes

Some candlemakers prefer one type of wax over another while others like to use all different types of wax, both paraffin, soy, and a blend of both. They all make great candles...just in different ways.