Discover the art of candle making
Simple guides, practical tips, and free tools for candle makers
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How to Clean Candle Making Equipment
This is probably everyone’s least fun aspect of candle-making. After testing new fragrances, molds, waxes, or colors, you may be left with dirty pitchers, leftover wax, spilled fragrance on your scale, or a wax-covered mixer and piping bag (if you’ve made whipped wax). We’ve all been there. The good news is that cleaning candle-making equipment…
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Calculate Wax and Fragrance Amount Based on Your Container
Wax Amount Calculator Not sure how much wax you need for your candle? Simply weigh your container filled with water, enter the weight below, and the calculator will work out exactly how much wax and fragrance oil you need. How It Works Place your empty candle jar or mold on a digital scale. Press Tare…
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How to find out how much wax you need for your candle (works with any container or mold)
One of the first questions every candle maker asks is, “How much wax do I actually need for my jar/mold?” If you use too little you will have to make another batch which might not match the color of your original one, and if you make too much, you have to figure out what to…
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How to Calculate Fragrance Oil Load
In this guide, you’ll learn how to calculate fragrance oil for candles and recommended fragrance percentages for different waxes. Adding too little fragrance oil can result in a weak scent throw, while adding too much can cause issues such as sweating, poor burning, and fragrance separation. This is why it is important to understanding fragrance…
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How to whip wax in 7 easy steps
Whipped wax is what gives dessert candles their realistic, creamy appearance. Whether you’re making a candle that looks like a cupcake, cake, hot chocolate, ice cream, or any other sweet treat, whipped wax is often the finishing touch that brings the whole design to life. Although it might look difficult, learning how to whip candle…
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Candle wax types – Which candle wax do I need?
This is one of the most fun parts of candle making – choosing your wax. With so many different types available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed at first. Soy, paraffin, beeswax, coconut, rapeseed, palm, gel wax, and various wax blends all have different properties, melting points, and best uses. Every wax has its own advantages….
5 Steps to a Perfect Candle
- Measure your wax and fragrance oil
- Prepare and wick your container
- Melt the wax and add fragrance oil
- Pre-heat your container
- Pour and let it cure
Candle Bouquets
If you want to take your candle making a step further, learn how to make beautiful candle and flower bouquet arrangements
