Palm Wax Candles

Candle Tip

2009-10-17T21:04:00.001-07:00

To get the most out of you candle make sure that you burn your candle until the wax melt all the way around the container. This prevents your candle from tunneling and allows the candle to burn evenly.

Good Chili Recipe For The Fall

2009-10-13T16:33:00.000-07:00

There is a chill in the area. Give this recipe a try to warm things up.

Jerre's Black Bean and Pork Tenderloin Slow Cooker Chili

Here is a good chili recipe for the cold months ahead. It is said that this recipe won third place in the Saint Louis Slow Cooker Cook-Off:

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 2 inch strips
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder

DIRECTIONS
Combine pork tenderloin, onion, red pepper, black beans, salsa, chicken broth, oregano, cumin, and chili powder in a slow cooker. Set to Low and cook for 8 to 10 hours.

Break up pieces of cooked pork to thicken the chili before serving.

This recipe came from www.allrecipes.com.

Why Candles?

2009-10-06T21:22:00.000-07:00

Candles are a wonderful way to add to your home decor, improve the mood and ambiance within the home, a great way to add to the spirit of the holiday or season, and they make great gifts.

Visit our shop at www.palmwaxcandle.etsy.com

How To Properly Burn Your Candles

2009-09-24T18:33:00.000-07:00

Candles are great for a number of reasons. They can provide a nice, romantic setting at dinner, make a room feel more festive, add a pleasant aroma, create a relaxing atmosphere. So it is important to make sure that you get the most out of your candles.

The suggested burn time for a candle is about four hours and to keep the wick trimmed to about 1/4 of an inch. One of the reason you want to burn the candle four hours at a time is that the longer the candle burns the longer the wick tends to get. This increases the amount of heat being created from the wick causing your wax to burn through more quickly. By limiting the burn time to four hours it gives the wax time to harden again, and time for you to safely trim the wick so you can get the most out of your candle.

We Are On Etsy

2009-08-31T20:22:00.001-07:00

We have just opened our new shop on Etsy, and invite you to come visit. Let us know what you think.

Did You Know...

2009-08-30T08:33:00.000-07:00

The oldest candle manufacturer in the world, still in existence, is Rathbornes Candles located in Dublin Ireland. They have been making candles since 1488.

Candles Linked To Cancer???

2009-08-27T10:16:00.000-07:00

There was an interesting article published on August 20, 2009 in The Scotsman (http://www.thescotsman.scotsman.com) entitled Cancer risk warning over candles made from paraffin wax. We feel this is another reason to switch to candles made from natural wax. However, we invite you to read the article and decide for yourself.

What Is Palm Wax?

2009-08-24T18:22:00.000-07:00

Palm wax is produced from the oil of palm kernels which are harvested from palm trees. This seed has one of the highest contents of oil of any plant, meaning that wax can be produced with less energy and labor, and within a smaller amount of space than wax produced from plants sown in the field.

This all natural wax throws fragrances exceptionally well, and has a unique appearance. As the was slowly cools it crystallizes, forming a large crystal structure. And, unlike soy wax palm wax does not frost.

Our Story

2009-08-24T17:19:00.000-07:00

A few years ago, shortly after our daughter was born, we began searching for something we could do together to earn some extra money to help make ends meet. Our criteria was that it be more enjoyable than our day job and, being new parents, something that would be eco-friendly. Our family loved good candles, how they could change the atmosphere of a room with there light and fragrance. The down side was that a good candle cost a lot of money, and they tended to emit a puff of black smoke and leave black residue around the glass. In researching why candles do this we discovered that a typical candle is made from paraffin wax, which is a petroleum based product. We also learned that there are other types of wax available that are made from natural sources, are healthier, better for the environment, and cost less.

And so began our candle making. We made our first batch of candles using soy wax, and gave them to family and friends. The feedback we received was great, and soon we were selling them around our neighborhood and at work. People loved the quality, price, and how cleanly they burned. We have spent the past few years improving our product and technique, changing from soy wax to an even more eco-friendly palm wax. We hope you enjoyed our story, and appreciate your time and support.

Michael and Rebecca