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…