Learn the basics of candle making in this series. Everything from wax and wicks to testing and design.
There are at least three things you should never use for making candles because they’re dangerous, silly or stupid. Learn more!
Vanillin is a powerful ingredient in our fragrance oil. Learn how it changes wax, extends fragrance, and accentuates your favorite flavors!
Fragrance oil blending is the quickest way to distinguish your candles from the competition and exercise your abilities as a chandler.
Using essential oils for candle making isn’t impossible. Learn how essential oils work in candles and how to make better candles with them!
Candle testing is by far one of the biggest investments in time any candle shop has to make. These top testing tips will increase your efficiency!
Hot throw is the most desirable part of a scented candle. Learn how scent actually works in candles and wax warmers and how to optimize it every time!
Learn how to replace a candle wick using these two strategies, including why replacing a wick helps increase testing for better candles.
Candle curing is a critical component of candle making. Learn how it works, what the controversy is about, and how long it needs to be!
Learn more about where soy wax comes from, how it works, and which to use in our guide. It is a critical part of the candle making market.
Learn how the ingredients in fragrance oils might impact human health and whether or not candles are bad for you when they omit aroma in your home.