Soy wax candles, made by hydrogenating the oil of the soybean vegetable, are the preferred base for high quality candles today although many leading brands still use paraffin wax. Soy candles burn clean, produce less black soot or smoke and generally burn up to 50% longer then traditional paraffin wax candles. Coupled with premium fragrance, Silk fragranced natural soy candles create an idyllic ambience in the home or office.

• Soy is natural, non-toxic and biodegradable
• Soy is renewable and sustainable. It’s farmed and can be replaced faster than its rate of consumption with no damage to the ecosystem
• Soy burns slower than paraffin wax with up to 50% more burn time
• Soy burns cooler than paraffin and beeswax and is therefore safer – particularly for use around children
• Unlike paraffin, soy wax is water soluble and can be cleaned with hot soapy water if spilled Soy is clean burning, meaning it will not stain or blacken home surfaces

THE FIRST BURN – When lighting for the first time, burn the candle until wax melts across the entire surface up to the sides of vessel as this will prevent tunnelling, and create an even burn for the duration of the candle’s ‘life’. This may take up to 2-4 hours, but we promise it will make your candle last longer.

TRIM YOUR WICKS – We recommend you use the Candle Wick Trimmers before every lighting. The wick only needs to be approximately 6mm in length, keeping it this length will avoid mushrooming which can result in unnecessary soot. This also controls the size of the flame allowing you to get the most time out of your candle

KEEP THE WAX CLEAN – Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times

HOW TO EXTINGUISH A CANDLE – Extinguish candle with a snuffer, or dip the wick into the melted wax and then straighten wick to prevent smoking and also prevent hot wax from splattering. Do not blow out.

KEEP AWAY FROM WINDY SPACES – Draughts decrease burn time, cause uneven burning, smoking and diminished scent throw.

HOW TO STORE CANDLES – Always store your candles in a cool, dark and dry place. Scented candles also look great stored under a glass cloche, which also protects from dust. Do not allow your candle to burn to the very base of the vessel. Cease burning when there is a 10mm of solid wax left at the base of the candle

KEY INGREDIENTS

Natural Soy Wax – Derived from the soybean. Soy wax is a hydrogenated vegetable oil that turns solid at room temperature. Soy wax is natural, non-toxic, biodegradable, renewable and sustainable. It burns clean and slower than other waxes.

Quality Australian Made Fragrances – To create an idyllic ambience and beautiful long lasting aromas.

Quality Lead Free Cotton Wicks

 INGREDIENTS: Natural Soy Wax & Fragrance. Lead-free cotton wicks

Are the Silk Candles made in Australia?
Yes

What is the approx burn time on each of the Silk Candles?
Up to 40 hours approx.

Are the Silk Candle Wicks lead free?
Yes they are Natural lead-free cotton wicks

Is the wax used in the candles natural?
Yes, the Silk Candles are made from the Oil of the Soybean vegetable NOT Paraffin Wax

Are the Silk Candles biodegradable? 
Yes they are unlike paraffin, soy wax is water soluble and can be cleaned with hot soapy water if spilled

Do the candles burn clean or smokey? 
Soy is clean burning, meaning it will not stain or blacken home surfaces

Can a candle go out of date? 
No not really please make sure you store in a cool dry place and out of direct sunlight

Are the fragrances used in the candles essential oils or synthetic fragrance oils?
To ensure the best performance possible in your candle range, our candle fragrance oils are designed and developed in Sydney, Australia and are completely vegan and cruelty-free. As the are produced specifically as a candle making and soap making supply, they are synthetic in substance to ensure the best performance when used in soy wax. Many of our fragrance oils do contain a high percentage of essential oils for an accurate and natural scent. Silk fragrance oils are non-toxic and do not contain palm oil.