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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.

This pyramid is crucial for both creators and consumers, serving as a guide to the intricate dance of scents within a perfume or candle.

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. 

Learn more about Candle Shack’s team as Training Manager Adam Goodier introduces himself and what he does at Candle Shack.

Let's debunk some popular myths about essential oils and fact check common misconceptions about them.

Want to get ahead of the trends of summer 2024? You’re in the right spot. With the sunniest of seasons right around the corner, we’ve scoured the market to find...

Why should we comply with IFRA?

Discover the top trends for wedding décor in 2024 along with advice on how to incorporate the most popular wedding trends into your home fragrance products.

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!

Say hello to Cheryl Maclean, co-founder and CCO of Candle Shack, as she tells you more about herself and what she does.

Co-founder, CEO and visionary Duncan Maclean introduces himself and explains what he does at Candle Shack, the leading European home fragrance supplies business.

Candle Shack lifts the veil on its amazing team, starting with the head of its renowned research and development laboratory, David Barn.

Learn more about Candle Shack’s team as Customer Service Manager Ivett Schwarcz introduces herself and her work.

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.

At Candle Shack, we're all about giving you everything you need to succeed so read on to find out what makes us the right partner for your home fragrance supplies.

Discover the home fragrance trends for spring 2024 before everyone else! Learn what customers will shop and how to use it to make on-trend best-sellers.

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

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.

All hail the arrival of winter! And with this new season come new tastes and preferences. But don’t worry, we’ve compiled what’s popular this winter, so you don’t have to....

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...

Here are Candle Shack's top 5 ways that you can save money.

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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