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
How to melt wax for candles: the correct method
Bain-marie vs direct heat, pouring temperature, the thermometer and what to do if the wax smokes. A practical guide for the candle maker starting out.
How to price your handmade candles
How to price handmade candles correctly: materials, time, depreciation and margin. The most common mistake and how to avoid it.
How to start a candle making business from scratch
A practical guide to turning candle making into a business: minimum product, first channel, start-up mistakes and how to calculate the real cost.
Marketing strategies for selling handmade candles
A complete marketing guide for handmade candles without a big budget: photography, Instagram, community and content that turns followers into customers.
Pearled Candles as an Original Gift
Why pearled candles are the perfect gift: easy to customise, no technical risks, and a unique creative experience for the recipient.
Pearled Candles in Restaurants, Hotels and Spas
Pearled candles in restaurants, hotels and spas: why they work, the operational advantages by sector, and cost and storage considerations.
Pearled Candles Wholesale: Events, Florists, Hospitality
When to make pearled candles in-house vs buy them finished. Volumes, materials and costs for events, restaurants and florists.
Rapeseed wax for candles: plant-based, good adhesion
Rapeseed wax has good adhesion to glass, less frosting than soy and European origin. A technical guide for candle makers weighing it against soy.
Soy wax vs paraffin: technical criteria to choose
Practical comparison of soy wax and paraffin for candles: format, finish, fragrance, wick, testing and choosing by project.
Types of candle wax: a complete guide to choosing right
A full comparison of candle wax types: soy, paraffin, rapeseed, beeswax and stearic acid. When to use each one according to your project.
Types of candles
Complete guide to types of candles: pillar, votive, tea light, floating, container and pearled. By material and by use, with a comparison table.
Vegan materials for candles
A practical guide to checking vegan candle materials: base wax, stearic acid, wicks, fragrances and supplier documentation.