Why Choose Hand-Poured Soy Wax Candles?

My candle-making journey started after I had my first baby.

Like many new moms, I suddenly started paying closer attention to the products I brought into our home. I began researching the ingredients used in everyday household items, and candles were one of the products that caught my attention.

I loved having a home that smelled good, but I also wanted more control over the ingredients, fragrance, appearance, and overall quality of the candles I was burning around my family.

So, I started making my own.

Creating my own candles allowed me to choose the wax, fragrance oils, jars, wicks, colors, and scents myself. I could create something that smelled amazing, looked beautiful in my home, and felt more personal than a candle pulled from a large store shelf.

That small hobby eventually became Rae of Sunshine.

Why We Use Soy Wax

Soy wax is a plant-based wax made from soybeans. It is a popular alternative to traditional paraffin wax and is known for its slow, even burn.

A slower burn means you can enjoy your candle longer when it is properly cared for. Soy wax also typically produces less visible soot than paraffin wax when the wick is trimmed and the candle is burned correctly.

Our hand-poured soy wax candles are created in small batches, allowing us to pay attention to every detail, from the fragrance combinations to the finished candle.

Why Purchase Candles from Rae of Sunshine?

When you shop for handmade candles from a small business, you are purchasing more than a fragrance.

You are supporting a real person who carefully selected the ingredients, tested the scents, designed the labels, poured the wax, and packed the finished candle.

Every Rae of Sunshine candle is made to bring a little more comfort, personality, and happiness into your space. Whether you love warm bakery scents, clean fragrances, seasonal candles, or something completely unexpected, there is a scent waiting to become part of your home.

Ready to make your home smell ridiculously good?

Shop our hand-poured soy wax candle collection and find your new favorite scent.