Soy  vs  Paraffin   I started making Paraffin candles then switched to Soy after doing my own comparison.   I read both pros and cons where many documents talked about the wick being the cause of lead and carbon emissions.  I used the same cotton wick in each paraffin and soy candle, same glass too, then did a test burn on both.  Below you can see the results for yourself…….                   The candle on the left is Paraffin, right is Soy.  They burned for the same amount of time.  YOU be the judge.   Other Benefits from Soy        Soy candles burn 30% to 50% longer than paraffin        Soy candle wax is water soluble.  (No more messy cleanups)        Soy candle wax is biodegradable.        Burning soy candles helps support the American farmer.        Little or no soot is produced from burning soy candles.        No carcinogens are produced from burning soy candles.        Soy candles are non-toxic.        Soy candles hold color and scent better than paraffin        Soy candles will not discolor your walls or furniture like petroleum byproducts        Soy candle wax is a renewable resource, petroleum is limited.        Soy candle wax is comparable in price to paraffin        Animal fat is not an ingredient of soy wax