Candle making is an ancient craft that has been passed down through generations. While it may seem like a simple process, there are several common mistakes that candle makers often make. In this article, we will explore three things that candle makers frequently get wrong when making candles. The first mistake that candle makers often …
Why can’t I smell my candle? There are a lot of factors to consider here. Quality of fragrance oil Which wax is used Percentage of fragrance oil Size of the room that the candle is lit in. Has the candle been fragranced all the way through Where the candle is placed in the room. How …
Using Leftover wax I get asked this question a lot so I thought it a good idea to so a blog on it. Customers coming to the workshops frequently tell me they scrape out wax and re melt it in a pot using leftover wax While I love being eco and recycling is fabulous this …
What is the best way to extinguish a candle You have purchased a beautiful candle and if you are a ‘burner’ not a ‘keeper’ you light your candle. It may be helpful to now know what is the best way to extinguish a candle. It completely amazes me the amount of people who don’t burn …
How Toxic is my candle? How toxic is my candle is a question customers ask a lot. Rather than ignore the elephant in the room being up front and transparent is best for Jo Macfarlane Customers. Until I started making candles I took no thought as to what the ingredients in a candle were, buying …
2 Crazy facts candle makers do I read about these 2 crazy facts candle makers do recently and felt I had to share . How common is it? I don’t know, i’d love if you could get in touch if you have experienced it. As the fragrance oils are the most expensive part of candle …
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