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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...

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...

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...