Candle Blog

Fire Island Lighthouse photo from Kismet beach.

Putting Fire Island and History Into My Candles

As I began Great South Bay Candles, I was deeply inspired by the views from out my favorite spot on Long Island and the history of my area in Suffolk County. ...

Putting Fire Island and History Into My Candles

As I began Great South Bay Candles, I was deeply inspired by the views from out my favorite spot on Long Island and the history of my area in Suffolk County. ...

Basil sage mint candle on a wooden table with books and plant.

Valentine's Day Candle Gifts

Valentine’s Day 2022 is Almost Here! Still racking your brain on what to get for her or him? Valentine’s Day is coming up and we can help you ease your...

Valentine's Day Candle Gifts

Valentine’s Day 2022 is Almost Here! Still racking your brain on what to get for her or him? Valentine’s Day is coming up and we can help you ease your...

NYC Soy Candles Available Now as Holiday Gifts

NYC Soy Candles Available Now as Holiday Gifts

2020 was a challenging year for everyone, and Covid has had a huge effect on the supply chain throughout the world. With the recent talk about manufacturing and shipping delays,...

NYC Soy Candles Available Now as Holiday Gifts

2020 was a challenging year for everyone, and Covid has had a huge effect on the supply chain throughout the world. With the recent talk about manufacturing and shipping delays,...

What is Soy Wax

What is Soy Wax

Soy wax is a vegetable, plant based wax made from the oil of soybeans. It has a lower melting point than traditional waxes.  It burns slower, cleaner and produces less...

What is Soy Wax

Soy wax is a vegetable, plant based wax made from the oil of soybeans. It has a lower melting point than traditional waxes.  It burns slower, cleaner and produces less...

Blue hobnail candle wax warmer on a gray surface with a light blue background.

What is a Candle Warmer?

What is a Candle Warmer? A candle wax warmer, tart warmer or a candle burner is a flameless alternative to melting candle wax and enjoying your favorite fragrance in your...

What is a Candle Warmer?

What is a Candle Warmer? A candle wax warmer, tart warmer or a candle burner is a flameless alternative to melting candle wax and enjoying your favorite fragrance in your...

Fire Island scented candle on a wooden table with a basket.

Soy Candles

Soy candles are candles made from soy wax, which is processed from soybean oil.  After the beans are harvested they are cracked, de-hulled, cleaned and rolled into soy wax flakes. The soybean...

Soy Candles

Soy candles are candles made from soy wax, which is processed from soybean oil.  After the beans are harvested they are cracked, de-hulled, cleaned and rolled into soy wax flakes. The soybean...