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Learn Candle Making Basics

Learn the basics of candle making in this series.  Everything from wax and wicks to testing and design.

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Learn Candle Making Basics

4 Laws Of Heat Management You Should Abide By When Making Candles

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

By Kevin Fischer, 4 yearsDecember 28, 2020 ago
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50 Candle Facts You Have To Know As A Candle Maker

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

By Kevin Fischer, 4 yearsDecember 15, 2020 ago
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4 Wick Testing Tricks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

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

By Kevin Fischer, 4 yearsNovember 28, 2020 ago
soy vs paraffin
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Soy vs Paraffin – Which Is Better?

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.

By Kevin Fischer, 4 yearsNovember 21, 2020 ago
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How To Measure Hot Throw

The BLO test is a great way to put a somewhat concrete framework to measure a very subjective item – hot throw, which can be clouded by bias and opinion

By Kevin Fischer, 4 yearsNovember 14, 2020 ago
candle sitting on desk next to a notepad
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10 Common Candle Making Questions

Candle making starts with questions. Whether you’re building a business or learning a new hobby, read this guide for 10 common questions of the craft.

By Kevin Fischer, 5 yearsNovember 7, 2020 ago
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10 Commandments of Candle Making

Candle making can feel religious at times. A bunch of crafty people organized around fire-based home fragrance, Learn the 10 Commandments of Candle Making!

By Kevin Fischer, 5 yearsOctober 17, 2020 ago
specific gravity for candle making
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Specific Gravity – Advanced Candle Math

Specific gravity is a variable often overlooked in candle math because it varies so much and seems hard to calculate. Learn how to use it better!

By Kevin Fischer, 5 yearsSeptember 5, 2020 ago
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4 Beginner Tips For Making Wax Melts

Wax melts are the best friend of candles because they are portable and beautiful.. Learn 4 tips for getting started here!

By Kevin Fischer, 5 yearsSeptember 1, 2020 ago
uv inhibitors
Fix Common Candle Making Problems

Simple Guide to UV Inhibitors

UV inhibitors are one of the best tools in a candle makers toolbox to fight against degradation caused by oxygen and ultraviolet light. Learn more!

By Kevin Fischer, 5 yearsAugust 29, 2020 ago

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FREE 18 PAGE eBOOK FOR CALCULATING WAX AND FRAGRANCE

Easy explanations for the ins and outs of candle calculations, even if you're bad at math!

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