One of the questions I’m asked very often is “How Do You make Homemade Candles”? Many people are always interested to learn how I do it, and they are often quite pleasantly surprised to learn that it’s actually not that difficult at all once you know the right materials and techniques to make great candles each and every time. Homemade candles have many different benefits. Not... 

It can be really tough trying decide how to run a successful candle making business, especially if you have never started your own business before. The first thing you need to do is to ask yourself some questions, as well as create a business plan. While it might not seem really all that important or necessary, it can really help you think the whole thing out. If you really want to know the secrets... 

Do you need candle making recipes to get beautiful looking and smelling candles every time? With over 300 formulas to follow, you can’t go wrong with the Secrets to Successful Candle Making. Let’s face it: candle making might not be complicated, but it can still be tricky to get the perfect combination of dye and scents. You can waste a lot of money on fragrances, dyes, wick, wax, and... 

Finding wholesale soy wax in bulk is a great way to save money if you are serious about making soy candles or starting your own candle business.  Read More →

Can you really make money by making and selling candles? This is a question many people always ask, because it seems too good to be true, especially if you love making things and the fragrances of candles. Starting your own candle business is exciting – and it can be wildly successful. The answer to the question is of course yes – but if you really want to make money selling candles, then... 

Silicone candle molds are gaining a lot of popularity amongst candle makers and so I thought I’d explain the pros and cons as well as show some of my favorite shapes. You can get them in many shapes, from hearts and stars to animals to others. My favorite place to get them is from eBay because of the wide variety – not to mention the low prices. I’ve bid on some for less than a dollar! Below...