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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=22 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="040000d2egerdp.png"> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=145 BGCOLOR="#333399" TEXT="#080000" background="03fa2c00erkjzj.png"> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC00" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>  </B></FONT><B> </B><A HREF="default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Soy Candles by Vics Wicks"><U><B><U>H</U></B></U></A><A HREF="default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Soy Candles by Vics Wicks"><U><B><U>ome</U></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us"><U><B><U>About Us</U></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U><B><U>FAQ</U></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Products and Services"><U><B><U>Our Products and Services</U></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Burning tips"><U><B><U>Burning tips </U></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Scents "><U><B><U>Scents </U></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact us"><U><B><U>Contact us</U></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Payment and shipping"><U><B><U>Payment and shipping</U></B></U></A></div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Wholesale"><U><B><U>Wholesale</U></B></U></A></FONT></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=458 BGCOLOR="#FFFFCC" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I> Soy Candles by Vic's Wicks</I><I> </I><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#663399" FACE="Times New Roman" >   </FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > |    <B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000BF" FACE="Times New Roman" >H</FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000BF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Soy Candles by Vics Wicks"><U>ome</U></A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us"><U>About Us</U></A>   |   <B>FAQ</B>   |   <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Products and Services"><U>Our Products and Services</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Burning tips"><U>Burning tips</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id26.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Scents "><U>Scents </U></A>   |   <A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact us"><U>Contact us</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Payment and shipping"><U>Payment and shipping</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Wholesale"><U>Wholesale</U></A></div> <div> <IMG SRC="04107040.png" border=0 width="263" height="4" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>FAQ</B></div> <div> <B>Why soy?</B></div> <div> As native Iowans and avid conservationist, we wanted to produce a clean enjoyable product that can be enjoyed by everyone.  Soy wax burns clean, is made from by-products of the soy farming industry that is so important to our state, and cuts back on the need to utilize new resources.  Toxin-free soy makes it possible for virtually everyone to use our candles without ill effects to health or home.</div> <bR> <div> <B>How long can I expect your candles to burn?</B></div> <div> Soy candle typically burn 30% longer than parrafin candles of the same size.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Why do your colored candles look different?</B></div> <div> Soy wax in its natural form is a beautiful creamy-white color, unlike parrafin wax, which looks quite a bit like petroleum jelly.  This means that soy candles cannot be made in clear bright colors.  Instead soy candles will take on a lovely textured, creamy appearance in both the darker and lighter colors.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <B>What about your "collector" candles?</B></div> <div> These candles are the ultimate in eco-friendly candles.  They are made from attractive vintage and recycled glassware, stemware and pottery.  We can provide candles in almost any type of cantainer, including your own, leaving you with a decorative collector piece once your candle is done.  Please contact us for availability.</div> <bR> <div> <B>How do I clean the residual wax out of my container?</B></div> <div> That's one of the great things about soy wax!  Since it is a vegetable based product it can be cleaned with soap and water.  No more messy scraping.</div> <bR> <div> <B>How safe are your candles?</B></div> <div> If you follow proper burning procedures, as safe as they can possibly be.  There is no metal in the wick, which cuts down on sparking, the base material of the candles is completely non-toxic, and there is no damaging soot created while burning.  </div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>