Fragrance Oils (as opposed to Essential Oils) are manufactured oils and contain synthetic constituents enabling, through the effective mix of these ingredients, the production of a large variety of delightful fragranced candles and other products such as soap and diffusers. Proportion of Fragrance Oil to Wax Candle making is a highly enjoyable hobby, but it […]
Discover Candle Making FAQs And Answers Appearance Related Problems Why does my candle sink in the middle when cooling? This is known as a sink hole and is quite normal so don’t be overly concerned – this happens to everybody, even the professionals. This reaction is caused by the wax shrinking as it cools and there […]
Explore our creative candle making ideas from re-using old candle wax to layered candles. Re-use Old Candle Wax Candle wax deposits from previously used candles can be re-melted to create new candles. You can create intriguing colours of candles by mixing leftovers of different coloured used candles. Try to make sure that there are no […]
Are you experiencing issues with your homemade candle, such as tunnelling wax or the wick generating smoke? We have put together a troubleshooting candle making problems guide with key terms and issues explained. Below is a list of the most common problems that arise from candle making. Even the best among us can experience these […]
Welcome to our beginners guide to candle making. Preparation You must first decide what kind of candle wax, dyes and oils you want to use to make your candle. Remember that part of the fun of this is experimenting and trying different combinations. You may choose to start with smaller moulds or containers when experimenting. […]