This winter’s trends have dropped! Be the first to discover them here.

Discover what your customers will shop for this Christmas 2023 and prepare on-trend candles, diffusers and wax melts that they will love!

Be the first to know what your customers will shop for in Autumn 2023! Discover the next hot trends and make irresistible home fragrance products.

Ready to make your candles not only gorgeous but also safe to use? Check out these essential safety tests that will give you peace of mind when selling or gifting...

Building an eco brand has never been easier! In three simple steps, build a sustainable brand that you can be proud of.

Be the first to know the top decor trends for this year’s wedding season and create must-have home fragrance products!

Get ahead of the curb and explore The Summer 2023 trends! Discover what will be popular next season and create collections that will fly off the shelves.

Pumpkin spice, autumn leaves AND SPOOKY SEASON 🦇 We can't wait and as candle makers, we get to indulge in beautiful autumn smells before everyone else to prepare for the season.

Have you ever asked yourself ‘what does a ‘good’ candle really look like?’ As candle makers we know that creating gorgeous candles is one of your top priorities. Sometimes all...

Summer is just around the corner and here at Candle Shack, we are thinking about diffusers! The process of making a diffuser is relatively simple, but you also need to...

We made a video about an effect that many chandlers in our community have called 'curdling'. We are going to show you what causes this effect and why it might...

June is Pride month, and to get ready we are starting to think of fun ideas for products you can add to your collection. Today we are talking wax melts!...

David and Zoe from our laboratory are excited to share their knowledge on all things colour and to help you identify key points to watch out for when using dye!

Have you ever wondered what the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils is? Our R&D team have put together an article to explain the difference!

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The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is the global representative body of the fragrance industry. It seeks to represent the collective interests of the industry and promote the safe use of...

February 11th marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, recognising their role and contribution to the field. Candle Shack wanted to be part of the movement that...

Whether you are just starting your candle making process or looking to scale your business, the question of how to melt your wax is probably on your mind. This article...

To register your Soap2Go range, you can add the label information in full to your soap and lotion range. This information can be found in the product description and includes...

IFRA are the International Fragrance Association, and they produce 'IFRA standards' which are globally recognised for regulating the safe use of fragrance ingredients.

Our CLP templates are based on fragrance content, which is defined as the percentage of fragrance oil relative to the total mass of the candle formula (wax and fragrance).

The ‘Contains section of the CLP label is triggered if one or more respiratory or skin sensitisers are present in the product above a generic or specific concentration threshold. For...

There are allowed omissions for products where it is otherwise impossible to label fully, so long as the contents do not exceed 125g and the full CLP information is supplied...

Wax is, usually, not classified under CLP – meaning it carries no hazards/precautionary statements. Although a 10% candle and 10% wax melts are two different products, the same CLP information...

It has been thought that a CLP label could cover you ‘up to’ the stated dosage, likely stemming from the fact that it’s ok to produce a possibly overestimated CLP...

You are required to place your contact details on the CLP label; however, it is not specified whether this needs to be the address where the goods are manufactured or...

CLP legislation was introduced within the EU (as the EU implementation of GHS) in order to ensure hazardous chemicals are Classified, Labelled and Packaged in a consistent way.

A CLP label must contain the following information, specific to the product, which can be found in Section 1.1 and 2.2 of the product SDS (please note, the product SDS...

Article 31(1) of CLP states that "As a general rule, CLP requires labels to be firmly affixed to one or more surfaces of the packaging immediately containing the substance or...

A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a 16-digit alphanumeric code that is now a requirement on CLP labels as part of a recent amendment to EU CLP.

All of our fragrance oils are vegan friendly, and paraben free.  Please refer to the SDS for each fragrance for information on phthalates. Please refer to the PDF files at...

Some of our fragrances do carry this hazard in their raw form. Once diluted, this hazard is no longer applicable. If ever in doubt, check the 8% or 10% SDS...

Our fragrances have been created in line with IFRA standards, which are there to ensure the safe use of fragrances ingredients, however; IFRA’s standards are aimed at humans, and they...

When ordering 5kg or more of fragrance, Augeo or Cyclomethicone, you will notice that we use green cans for shipping as opposed to our other bottles. The lids for our...

Choosing the wax for your candles can be a major decision. Maybe you’re looking for a wax that is compatible with your brand, or maybe you’re just starting out on...

We all know how challenging, expensive, and time-consuming it can be trying to decide which wax type to choose for your products. We can help you here! Candle Shack chemist,...

Not sure where to start on candle making? Here's an easy guide to all beginners. With years of experience in producing and testing candles, Candle Shack has developed a process...

The iMelt is a must addition for someone looking to grow or already running a business. No more waiting around for the wax to melt- it’s ready whenever you are.

To those of you who don’t know Cheryl, she’s a successful entrepreneur, amazing mother and inspiring leader. She's the beating heart of Candle Shack. The time has come and we...

Cotswold Candle Co was thought up by founder Polly Oswald after moving from the big city to the Cotswolds. Polly is inspired by the beauty of the countryside surrounding her...

Jo Kendrick launched The White Candle Company at the end of 2013, after attending a candle making workshop in the summer. 6 years later, Jo now offers her own candle...

Breeze Candles is owned and operated by entrepreneur Dominque Newburn, who started making candles just 3 years ago and is now the biggest candle maker on the Isle of Man....

Introduction In this short tutorial, I will show you how to choose and test wicks using SASOL 6213 paraffin wax.  You will make 6 candles in all, with some colour and fragrance...

The most common questions we get asked typically relate to candle wick selection.  It is no secret that choosing the correct wick for your candles is both important and difficult. ...

Calculating the correct amount of wax, fragrance and dye is an area that can often confuse novice candle makers.  This article and supporting video are intended to demystify this and...

Many consumers and even candle makers do not fully comprehend the complexity of the wicks they use in their candles each day.  To novices, the candle wick is often thought...