Soy Wax

Soy Wax

Soy wax is simply hydrogenated soybean oil and the best application for this wax is in containers. When ...
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Using Beeswax

Whether you are a large manufacturer, or a home hobbyist, it is truly amazing to sit down with ...
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Candle Making Basics

As individuals begin making candles there is a series of basic questions and decisions that are made. They ...
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Candle Making Vocabulary

Scent Load - This term especially applies to candle making. In general it is the percentage of fragrance ...
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Candle Making Safety

To many candle lovers the passion only requires them to light the candle with a match and watch ...
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What’s New in Candle Making

F Wax Candles Natural Waxes The natural wax market place continues to thrive. Those who have worked with ...
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Importance of temperature

While a Realtor might say location, location and location is what sells a property, a Candle Maker would ...
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Mold Techniques

It is no secret that the candle market is flooded with container and jar candles. This is a ...
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Polycarbonate Molds

As you are aware there is a large selection of types of molds to use when making candles. ...
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Choosing Colors

Color is a very important element to the candle maker. Color grabs our eyes, alters our mood, beautifies ...
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All About Waxes

It seems that every year the number of waxes to choose from becomes more expansive. These days the ...
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Wax 101

It is always an interesting subject, discussing the sources of paraffin wax and the components involved. Wax in ...
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Blended Versus Non-Blended Waxes

Over the last several years, there is continued discussion among candle makers on what is best for their ...
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Palm Wax

By now, just about every candle maker has seen or heard some sort of buzz about the palm ...
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Natural Wax

Solid animal fats and natural waxes were the very first candle fuels. Animal tallow, bayberry wax and beeswax ...
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Whipped Wax

In the past several years the popularity of "whipped" wax has returned. In the early 1970's whipped waxes ...
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All About Wicks

Regardless of your level of experience in candle making, you still might ask, "Am I using the right ...
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Protecting Your Candles from the Sun

As the warm summer sun ushers in the fun days of outdoor activities and bright warm days, candle ...
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Using UV Absorbers

Ultraviolet Light Absorbers or UV's are more commonly used today than ever before. Very small amounts of these ...
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Making a Chunk Candle

The types of candles that can be made are almost infinite and dependent on the candle maker’s imagination. ...
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Making Double Pour Botanical Candles

When making this type of candle, it is important to ensure that it is made as safely as ...
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Making White Candles White

One of the most common questions we receive on general candle making is how to make a white ...
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Making Crackled Candles

A very unique looking candle is one which has a cracked effect. Similar to mottling, it is where ...
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Selecting the Proper Sustaining Base

These days, a great deal of effort goes into selecting the proper sustainer base when making container candles ...
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