Enough Curing Time Makes a Big Difference
Curing time is the number of hours it would take for the fragrances and the candle wax to bind well together and give off a strong scent...
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Why are my homemade candles tunneling?
Here’s the good news – you didn’t do anything wrong in the candle making process! This is one of those candle problems that happens to...
Fragrance Notes: Everything You Need to Know
Candles can play an important role in our scent memories. Whether you prefer to apply your signature scent for a special event or your...
U.S state minerals
Each state has their own designated Gem stone. Find your state or state of interest to identify your stone. Note that not all of the 50...
Soy Wax vs Paraffin
What is the difference between soy and paraffin candles? Why are soy waxes considered more luxurious? What are the benifits?
Tip: Keep Candles Cool
Did you know that cold candles burn slower?
Tip: Avoid Drafts
Dancing candles don't make for a party. Avoid windy environments.
Tip: Burn Your Candle for at Least 2 Hours
When you burn candles, ensure you burn them for a minimum of two hours to create an even melt in the wax , this will prevent wax...
Tip: Avoid Sunlight
Avoid placing your candles where they will be directly exposed to sunlight or harsh indoor lighting, such as a spotlights
How to Store Candles?
As my candles come with a lid, storing your candle isn't as much of an issue. The lid offers a good level of protection and the vessel...
How to Extinguish a Candle?
Blowing out seems like the obvious answer, but it is not the best way to extinguish a candle as it could create smoke or result in hot...
Tip: Don't Burn All the Way Down
It is important not to burn the candle all the way down, as the flame needs a solid base of wax to avoid overheating the vessel. I know...
Tip: Reuse your vessel
Quick candle tip on two ways you can reuse your vessel and how you can wipe the leftover wax out.
The First Burn: Doing it Right
When lighting for the first time, burn the candle until the wax melts across the entire surface up to the sides of vessel as this will...
Tip: Trim Your Wicks
Keeping a short wick is key to getting the most of your candle. Trimming your wick will avoid mushrooming, which can result in...
How to Handle Soot?
What is soot? Soot is the black powdery or flaky substance consisting largely of amorphous carbon, produced by the incomplete burning of...
Tip: Keep the Wax Clean
It sounds simple but it is key: Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times. How to clean candles? You can...
Is My Candle Burning Properly?
Efficient burning means flame is not flickering, teardrop shaped and upright. Extinguish a candle if it smokes, flickers, or the flame...
Candle Tips at a Glance
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