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FAQ

  • How is Soy wax different from normal wax?
    Soy wax is made from environmentally friendly, renewable resources; whereas classic paraffin wax is made from petroleum and is non-renewable. Soy wax is non-toxic and cleaner burning being made with no toxins, carcinogens, or pollutants. It is better for both the environment and your health!
  • What is Soy wax?
    Soy wax is vegetable wax derived from the oil of soybeans. After they are harvested, the beans are cleaned, cracked, dehulled, and rolled into flakes. It is from these flakes that the oil is extracted to then be hydrogenated.
  • Where does Soy wax come from?
    Soybeans are one of the major agricultural crops grown in the United States, behind only corn. Soy wax contains nothing artificial, which makes it a better alternative to paraffin wax which produces harmful by-products when burned or melted.
  • Is Soy wax clean burning?
    While all candles emit some blank soot while burning, candles made from Soy wax burns cleaner and results in less soot.
  • Does Soy wax keep its’ scent?
    Soy wax in an excellent fragrance carrier and does not require chemical amplifiers.
  • What is Palm wax and where does it come from?
    Palm wax is also made from environmentally friendly, renewable resources. Sometimes called Brazil wax, it comes from the leaves of the carnauba palm Copernicia prunifera, a plant native to and grown only in the northeastern states of Brazil.
  • Is Palm wax clean burning?
    Palm wax is not toxic and Palm wax candles burn efficiently and clean.
  • Does Palm wax keep its’ scent?
    Palm wax disperses fragrances better and the fragrance maintains evenly throughout the burning of the candle.
  • Why do you use Palm wax in your pillars?
    Palm is a hard wax and does well in pillar and votive candles.
  • Does Palm wax burn slower than Paraffin wax?
    Yes, Palm wax takes longer to burn through than Paraffin wax.
  • Why do you use Soy wax in your containers?
    Soy wax is softer and has a lower melting point when pouring. To use Soy wax in a pillar I would need to use additives, which I don’t do.
  • Do you hand make the concrete vessels yourself?
    Yes, I use a quick drying cement and mix the cement myself. Curing takes about 4 hours before it can be released from the mold. White cement takes about 8 hours to cure.
  • Do you make your concrete vessels in other colors?
    Yes, I make 2 types of concrete vessels. One type has the color pigment mixed right into the concrete and is consistent on the inside and outside of the vessel. The other type is basic grey concrete and once cured and released from the mold, I hydro paint the vessel using various colors and combinations of colors. This is what makes each and every vessel unique.
  • How long have you been gifting baby blankets to the NICU?
    Over 6 years now. I also gift to the Labor & Delivery Department and to the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Center. I estimate that I have gifted over 200 baby blankets.
  • What are the blankets made from?
    Bernat Pipsqueak 100% polyester yarn.
  • Are the blankets washable?
    Yes, gentle wash in cold water and dry alone in the dryer on a warm setting.
  • Are the blankets knit or crocheted?
    The blankets are crocheted.
  • Who taught you to crochet?
    My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was in Junior High (yes that is a while ago now) and I then taught my mother. Now my daughter crochets also and we have a photo of the three generations all crocheting together sitting on the couch. Grand times!
  • Tell me more about the medium and large size blankets.
    I also like to make my blankets in larger sizes, great way to keep warm in the winter, curl up in the blanket as I continue to work on it.
  • How did you discover the non-profit organization called Project Linus?
    My pile of medium and large blankets was growing so I researched who and where I could gift them to. I discovered this wonderful group of ladies who volunteer with Project Linus. The blankets that they gift must be hand made, can be quilted, knit, or crocheted.
  • Why did you decide to sell your blankets?
    So that I can fund the purchase of yarn to continue making more blankets to give to babies and children in need.
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