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According to Duncan, our CEO, the key to success lies in embracing the season’s demand for comfort and relaxation... Ready to maximize your seasonal sales?   

Whether you're looking to expand your product line, enhance your online presence, or boost customer engagement, there are several low-cost, high-impact ideas that can make a significant difference.

In this guide, we’ll explore sustainable supplies that can help you create planet-friendly candles without compromising on quality.

Your logo helps people identify your products and marketing materials, but it's only one visual element of your brand.

Discover the best waxes for your candle-making business with our expert recommendations to elevate your products and maximise quality.

Choosing the right wax is crucial for candle makers, as it significantly impacts the final product's performance and aesthetics

As part of our livestream series, we shared some insights into the intricacies of using fragrance oils in candles.

Unlocking the Secrets of Home Fragrance Diffusers

A lot has been said online and in forums over the years about how long you should leave your candle to cure for optimal scent throw.

Here's an in-depth look at how we develop and test our waxes.

Insights on maintaining and improving quality in candle production

In this blog we will take a look at the general steps involved in making your first candle and some options for getting started.

If you have made vegetable wax candles in the past, you will understand some of the challenges that come with vegetable waxes. Overcoming issues such as cracking and making sure...

Here's a step-by-step guide to making your own wax melts, ensuring you can enjoy your favorite fragrances anytime.

The question we are looking at is, which diffuser reeds work best? Today, we'll unravel the mystery.

Let’s dive into how you can tweak your candle-making rituals to suit those warmer months, ensuring your candles are just as fabulous as your summer vibe.

 At Candle Shack, we understand the significance of the wicking process and have developed this brief guide to help you navigate the complexities. 

Here are some simple steps to take to create a beautifully scented diffuser in your home. Dive in and make your first diffuser with us today!

Want to switch to the high-performing soy wax European Golden Wax 464 from its US version? Candle Shack's lab shares its recommendation to migrate waxes easily.

Learn how to make beautiful and safe candles during the cold season!

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...

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...

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!

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,...

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...