GUIDES
Candle-making articles
Practical guides on waxes, wicks, tools, pearled candles and the decisions that make candle projects easier to repeat.
GUIDES
Candle-making articles
Candle Trends: What the Buyer Wants
What buyers of handmade candles want now: plant-based materials, photogenic formats, gift vs use markets, social media and pricing strategy.
Common Mistakes When Starting a Candle Business
The 6 mistakes that ruin a candle business: selling below cost, an unvalidated catalogue, not costing your hours, premature advertising and a single channel.
Common mistakes when making candles
The four most common candle making mistakes — frosting, tunnelling, flashpoint and hot throw — with specific causes and how to fix each one.
Fragrance ratios for batch candle production
A complete system to document candle recipes and keep fragrance ratios consistent between batches. A technical guide for makers producing in series.
How long you can leave a candle burning: a safety guide
A candle shouldn't burn for more than 4 hours in a row. We explain why, how to spot overheating, and the basic safety rules.
How to care for a candle so it lasts and burns well
Learn the 4 basic rules for candle care: correct first burn, wick length, how to extinguish without blowing, and proper storage.
How to Choose a Raw-Materials Supplier for Candles
Professional criteria for choosing a raw-materials supplier for your candle business: batch consistency, lead times, formats and pricing that work.
How to improve the burn of your handmade candles
Systematic diagnosis for candles with tunnelling, big flames or black soot. The variables that affect the burn and how to adjust them correctly.
How to make floating candles: moulds and method
Full tutorial for making floating candles: moulds, step-by-step process, decorating with flowers and safety. A practical guide with every detail.
How to make massage candles
Learn to make massage candles with low-melting-point waxes, skin-safe carrier oils and fragrances suitable for skin contact.
How to make tea light candles at home
Complete tutorial for making tea light candles at home. Materials, step-by-step process and personalisation. No special equipment or experience needed.
How to Make Candles with a Wooden Wick
Complete guide to making wooden wick candles: correct centring, compatible wax type, pour temperature, first burn and specific maintenance.