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*NEW*
Aromatherapy Soy Candles

~with Joan Morais~

candle classes  votive candle class  joan candle class

Upcoming Classes
Details
Registration Options
*last one for 2008*
Saturday
December 6, 2008
10 am - 1 pm (3 hours)
$55 (plus $20 materials fee)
before signing up, please visit the Policies & Info Page

Aromatherapy Soy Candles, are good for your environment because they burn clean. They also burn longer than other candle waxes. 100% Vegetable Wax Candles, made with American grown, biodegradable and renewable soybean wax. Soy Candles help support American Farmers. 100% Natural Essential Oil Candles are made with pure essential oils that add a therapeutic effect. Depending on the essential oil blend, you can make your candle uplifting, relaxing, calming or romantic. Soy wax is not all the same. There are several different types, even some contain paraffin wax. Find out about the eco-friendly soy waxes that give you the best looking candles. Learn about the short cuts and ways to create professional looking candles. These make elegant gift candles for the holidays.

Container Soy Candles are beautiful in attractive containers. They burn longer than votives. Make a pure soy candle in a clear glass container that looks elegant and serene.

Votive Soy Candles are made with a firmer soy wax. Learn how to color votives with candle dyes and natural colorants so you can have the option to create a totally natural candle containing no paraffin or artificial dyes. The votives in the photo above are naturally colored with plants. Select your own color and essential oils for your votive.

Aroma Soy Melts are used in a candle burner. A candle burner can be electric or warmed with a tea candle. Many people have these in their homes. The aroma melts we make are made with soy wax, essential oils, fruit aromas and herbs (no fragrance oils). They are perfect for scenting your home or office and they make great gifts to give along with a candle burner.

You will learn and experience:
~ How to scent with essential oils : lavender, lemongrass, orange, mints, rose geranium, tangerine, ylang ylang
~ How to scent with fruit aromas
~ Melting temperatures and pouring temperatures
~ How to conduct a proper burn test
~ How to figure out burn times
~ Type of wicks to use
~ Packaging your soy candles
~ Resources for supplies

Take with you: one 6 oz. aromatherapy soy glass container candle, one votive and aroma melts. Also included is an informative handout with the instructions and recipes.

ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Joan Morais teaches 16 classes on making natural skin, bath and body care products. Her herbal studies led her to make products with natural ingredients that promote vibrant skin, enhance wellness and are environmentally friendly. Joan is the author of several ‘How To’ manuals for making natural products including How to Make Natural Lotions and Creams. Her passion is to teach others how to make creative and fantastic products and create a successful product making business. Joan currently teaches Aromatherapy Soywax Candle Making, Beeswax Candle Making, Lip Balm, Eye Balm & Body Balms, Whipped & Push-Up Body Butters , and Age-Defying & Rejuvenating Face Creams classes at The Nova Studio.

SIGN-UP DETAILS:
Refer to the table above for price, date, time and registration options. Contact us at 510-234-5700 with any questions. Please read the Class Policies & Info Page before signing up.