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Best Practices

Tips, tricks, and hacks to help you do things the right-est way possible.

Learn Candle Making Basics

How To Measure Candle Making Supplies

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

By Kevin Fischer, 3 monthsMarch 6, 2025 ago
A candle named Golden Hour by P.F. Candle Co. out of California
Grow Your Candle Making Business

How To Name Your Candles

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

By Kevin Fischer, 2 yearsApril 20, 2023 ago
pouring fragrance into a glass jar
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A Guide to IFRA Certificates for Candle Makers

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

By Kevin Fischer, 4 yearsJune 8, 2021 ago
what is a baseline wick
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What is a Baseline Wick and Why Should You Care?

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

By Kevin Fischer, 4 yearsMay 29, 2021 ago
what is the alex method
Fix Common Candle Making Problems

What is the Alex Method?

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

By Kevin Fischer, 4 yearsMay 13, 2021 ago
hand placing wick into candle filled with wax
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How Wickless Candle Testing Can Save You Time

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

By Kevin Fischer, 4 yearsFebruary 28, 2021 ago
twelve candles viewed from above with smooth tops
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Five Things You Can Do To Make Better Candles

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!

By Kevin Fischer, 4 yearsFebruary 4, 2021 ago
pointing at a flash point listed on a bottle
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Should You Care About Flash Point?

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.

By Kevin Fischer, 4 yearsJanuary 21, 2021 ago
thermometer on a metal pour pot
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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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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

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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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