Learn how to start a candle business with the 84 candle rule to save money and move into candle making with certainty.

Learn exactly how to measure the perfect amount of wax and fragrance oil for any container.

Discover how to use a double boiler for candle making with this beginner-friendly guide. Make candles at home with ease!

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) refers to the total cost of producing the candles you sell. It includes all expenses directly tied to making your candles, such as the cost…

Learn how to fix candles that aren't using up all their wax as well as a few tried and true ways to prevent it from happening at all

Wax melts are wick-less cubes of wax and fragrance that melt in a wax warmer to deliver fragrance to a room, and they’re very easy to make!

Your candle name is an extension of your brand. Here are guidelines for landing the perfect name.

Step-by-step instructions for using a Presto Pot to make candles more efficiently than a double boiler. Math included!

A beginner's guide to setting up your candle making workshop with the right supplies and equipment for any budget.

The temperature you add fragrance oil to your candle matters... but not for the reason you might think. Make safe, consistent candles

A full melt pool describes when the melted wax reaches all sides. Is this a sign of a well-built candle, or does it spell disaster?

If you make candles from old wine bottles or soda cans are you infringing on trademark rules? Learn about trademark law and how it applies.

Learn the rules and requirements for compiling a candle label in the EU or United Kingdom post Brexit to be CLP compliant

IFRA certificates exist to help candle makers understand the safe limits for using fragrance oils in their designs. Learn more in this guide!

Learn how to use the power of baseline wicks in your candle process to accelerate testing and quality control.

Learn a 7-step creative process you can use to collect, refine, and select a perfect candle company name you and your customers will love.

The Alex Method is a popular method for making candles, especially soy wax candles. Learn the pros, cons, and myths about the process.

Read up on our exclusive data, trends, and suggestions for the candle industry for May 2021.

Want to learn how to clean out candle jars but not sure where to start? This guide for cleaning and recycling jars is for you!

Bootstrap your knowledge of wood wicks with this beginners guide which will teach you all about wick design, the differences, and sizing.

Beeswax is what bees make to build their home and protect their honey. Learn how it's made, used, and where it comes from.

Learn how to make money selling candles from home as a side hustle and potentially full time income while smelling great.

Learn everything you could possibly need to know about working with NatureWax® C-3 wax in this very comprehensive guide.

Your product line is a reflection of your candle business, but where do you even start? This article covers seven of the best steps to take when starting your business…

You can't afford to make beginner mistakes when you're trying to create the perfect candle or run your fragrance empire. Watch out for these common pitfalls!

Dealing with a supply shortage as a candle maker only leaves you with three real options. Learn how to overcome and stick with it when supplies are hard to find.

What is the DNA of a candle maker made of? Learn the skills necessary for you to master if you want to build a successful candle empire.

Learn how wickless candle testing can accelerate your feedback model during design and development, including the pros and cons.

Learn how to calculate the exact amount of wax and fragrance oil to use in your candles with these three equations. Includes custom blends.

Your process is the most valuable tool in your workshop as a candle maker. Learn five different ways you can improve your process for better candles!

Learn if you should pay attention to the flash point of a fragrance oil when making candles to avoid degrading or damaging your scent throw.

A comprehensive guide to choose a wick for your candle. Includes every step in great detail to help you make beautiful candles.

Heat management is a crucial skill in developing successful candles. Learn four of the most important temperature-related rules to follow and why.

If you ever have a candle making trivia night, hopefully you know most of these candle facts.

In this lesson we make a single candle out of a fancier wax, beeswax coco créme, using a slightly fancier container.

Mushrooms on your wick are just elements of incomplete combustion. Read our guide to learn how it impacts your design and testing.

Efficient wick testing is paramount to successfully producing awesome candles! Learn these four tricks to accelerate your testing methods.

Study the 4 quadrant analysis of soy vs paraffin wax for candles and learn how each wax scores in each major category of candle making.

In this lesson we create Glass Glow palm wax candles that smell like a Raffi song. #applesandbananas