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...

Candle making is a complex craft to master, not only for its technical processes and the chemistry involved but also for the candle language. Understanding the terminology will enable you...

Our chemist, David, will go through the definitions, compare, and discuss both advantages and disadvantages of each wax type in this video.

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...

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...

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 added.

The aim of this article is to shed some light on the end-to-end processes used in manufacturing candle wicks.