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!
Looking for the best wax for candle making? It's not as simple as it might seem. Different candle waxes can make your candles smell, burn, and look unique, turning an ordinary candle into something extraordinary. Whether you're an expert or just starting out, understanding the various types is key to finding that perfect wax. In
The ultimate reference guide to making four different types of candles at home, including tips for choosing candle wax, wicks, add-ins, and troubleshooting common issues. Some of my fondest memories with my family involve sitting
Step-by-step color photographs and descriptive detail make this book indispensable for beginners looking to create beautiful and functional scented candles on their very first try, and for experienced crafters who want to sharpen their skills. Precise instructions eliminate the guesswork that too often creeps into how-
The three common candle making questions people ask most - answered, including printable charts and candle making tips.
Here are a few of the candle branding photography images for this San Diego candle maker!
DIY Candle Making Supplies List: everything I use to make candles at home. Affordable candle supplies and candle making equipment.
Everyone loves a warm, cozy atmosphere as the cold weather starts closing in; peace and tranquility in a busy place, soft light that calms us down after a long day of work. For every holiday and season of life, Tamara Mayne has created just the right product for that atmosphere. Brooklyn Candle Studio, a company started […]
The ultimate reference guide to making four different types of candles at home, including tips for choosing candle wax, wicks, add-ins, and troubleshooting common issues. Some of my fondest memories with my family involve sitting
How to write a useful business plan for your candle making venture that will enable you to start, manage, and grow over time.
Making DIY candles and want to learn how to make candles smell stronger? Learn how to make strong smelling candles with essential oils in this guide!
20 terms every candle maker needs to know to avoid common candle problems, save time, reduce cost, and ultimately make better candles.
The ultimate reference guide to making four different types of candles at home, including tips for choosing candle wax, wicks, add-ins, and troubleshooting common issues. Some of my fondest memories with my family involve sitting
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!
20 terms every candle maker needs to know to avoid common candle problems, save time, reduce cost, and ultimately make better candles.
20 terms every candle maker needs to know to avoid common candle problems, save time, reduce cost, and ultimately make better candles.
On this week's episode of You Have a Cool Job, meet Kristina Thayer, a modern candle maker who owns Candelaria, an artisan boutique. Listen now!
The ultimate reference guide to making four different types of candles at home, including tips for choosing candle wax, wicks, add-ins, and troubleshooting common issues. Some of my fondest memories with my family involve sitting
While luxury candle enthusiasts love the calming, meditative, and uplifting experiences that come with lighting our favorite high-quality candles, many of us don’t know much about what goes into creating these sumptuous items. Unless you’re a chemist or chandler (the fancy word for a candle maker) yourself, chances are pretty good that you only know that basics of crafting candles, and little about the artistry that goes into making luxury candles. In this article, we delve into the process of creating our favorite candles, from choosing the perfect materials to deciding on a beautiful scent. After learning about this process, I feel like I have an even greater appreciation for my favorite candles. Which Wick? One of the first choices that comes with candle making is deciding which wick to combine with a desired scent and color. While historic chandlers generally utilized cloth fibers, such as cotton, hemp, or flax, contemporary luxury candle makers can use materials as far ranging as wood, paper filament, zinc, and the classic braided cotton. The adventurous chandler might decide to add two or even three or more wicks. Different materials for waxes can mean different scent notes when the candles are burned, meaning that […]
Combine your love of vintage and candles with this fun project - DIY scented soy candles hand-poured by you in a vintage glassware vessel!
Learn how to leverage WEIGHT - the universal language to measure candle making supplies for accuracy and consistent results.
We visited maker Tamara Mayne in her Brooklyn, New York, studio, where candles burn and scents abound. Find out more about what inspires her on our blog.
