Calamity Jane Candles are 100% Soy candles hand poured . The soy wax is a natural, renewable resource. Soy wax has a lower melting point than paraffin wax and because of this, soy candles will burn slower and longer. Soy wax burns with zero petro-soot, creating petro-soot free candles.  Eco-wicks constructed from natural flat cotton threads interwoven with paper threads are used . Eco-wicks are lead and zinc free.