Abstract: A candle and the method of making the same is disclosed wherein the candle consists essentially of about 5 to 40 volume percent of a paraffin wax; about 5 to 10 volume percent of a candle scent; about 0.25 to 1 volume percent of a binding agent; about 50 to 95 volume percent of a soybean oil; and about 1 to 5 drops of a liquid dye. The method of making the candle comprises the steps of: adding a binding agent to paraffin wax and heating the same to about 160° F.; adding soybean oil to the mixture and heating the same to about 160° F.; adding liquid dye to the mixture; adding the candle scent to the mixture; and pouring the mixture into pre-wicked containers.