Candle & Soap Making Guides
Coconut Wax vs. Soy Wax: Is a Blend Worth It?
Coconut vs. soy wax compared, and whether a coconut-soy blend's stronger scent throw is worth the extra cost for your candles.
Coconut Wax vs. Soy Wax: Is a Blend Worth It?
Coconut vs. soy wax compared, and whether a coconut-soy blend's stronger scent throw is worth the extra cost for your candles.
Candle Dyes 101: How to Color Your Candles
How to color candles with dye — types of dye, when to add it, and getting consistent, repeatable color across batches.
Candle Dyes 101: How to Color Your Candles
How to color candles with dye — types of dye, when to add it, and getting consistent, repeatable color across batches.
What Is Scent Throw and How to Maximize It
Scent throw explained — cold vs. hot throw, fragrance load, and how wax type and wick size affect how strong candles smell.
What Is Scent Throw and How to Maximize It
Scent throw explained — cold vs. hot throw, fragrance load, and how wax type and wick size affect how strong candles smell.
Troubleshooting Common Candle Problems
Fixes for the most common candle problems — tunneling, sinkholes, frosting, wet spots, and cracking — explained simply.
Troubleshooting Common Candle Problems
Fixes for the most common candle problems — tunneling, sinkholes, frosting, wet spots, and cracking — explained simply.
Container Candles vs. Pillar Candles
Container vs. pillar candles compared — wax choice, pouring technique, and which is the easier starting point for beginners.
Container Candles vs. Pillar Candles
Container vs. pillar candles compared — wax choice, pouring technique, and which is the easier starting point for beginners.
How to Choose the Right Wick Size for Your Candle
How to choose the right candle wick size — spotting tunneling or sooting, what affects sizing, and how to test burn.
How to Choose the Right Wick Size for Your Candle
How to choose the right candle wick size — spotting tunneling or sooting, what affects sizing, and how to test burn.