You’ve perfected your recipe. Same wax, same fragrance load, same pouring temperature that worked beautifully all summer. Then the first cold snap arrives, and suddenly your candles come out with frosty patches, gaps along the glass, or tops that look like the surface of the moon. Welcome to winter candle making, where the recipe stays…
Long before soy or paraffin ever entered the picture, there was beeswax. Bees have been quietly running the original candle factory for thousands of years — no chemists, no factories, just a hive full of very busy workers turning nectar into magic. It’s, hands down, the oldest wax humans have ever burned, and it’s still…
If you’ve spent any time researching candle making, you’ve probably come across paraffin wax. It is one of the oldest and most widely used candle waxes, and it is also one of the most debated. Some candle makers love it for its strong fragrance performance, smooth appearance and versatility. Others avoid it because it is…
If you have spent more than five minutes looking into candle making, you have probably noticed that soy wax is everywhere. It comes in flakes, pellets and sometimes in large blocks that look a bit like huge chunks of butter. It is used by beginners, experienced candle makers, small businesses and large manufacturers. You will…
Wooden wicks look deceptively simple. They’re basically just thin pieces of wood, right? Well… yes and no. Making one at home isn’t particularly complicated, but getting a piece of wood to actually behave like a reliable candle wick is where things get interesting. The right wood, thickness, preparation and candle setup can make a huge…
Your wax is ready, your jar is waiting… but now comes the slightly tricky part: attaching and centering your candle wick. If you’re making candles for the first time, you might be wondering how that little wick actually stays attached to the bottom of the jar. And once you’ve managed to stick it down, how…
Your candle needs a wick. Have you decided to buy pre-made ones or try and make your own cotton wicks at home? Keep reading for the ultimate guide on how to make DIY candle wicks with cotton string! In this guide, we’ll go through the materials you need, how to treat and wax your cotton…
If you’re thinking about making candles at home, one of the first questions you’ll probably have is: What equipment do I actually need to start? The good news is that you don’t need a huge collection of specialist tools to make your first candles. A few basic pieces of equipment, combined with the right wax,…