61 Candle Making Terms and Their Meanings

61 Candle Making Terms and Their Meanings

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...

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Instructional Video! How to choose the right wax

Instructional Video! How to choose the right wax

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

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What is an IFRA certificate and why does it matter?

What is an IFRA certificate and why does it matter?

IFRA are the International Fragrance Association, and they produce 'IFRA standards' which are globally recognised for regulating the safe use of fragrance ingredients.

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What do I open the green perfume cans with?

What do I open the green perfume cans with?

When ordering 5kg or more of fragrance,you can use this tool for opening and closing these bottles. Also, check out the link that you can purchase it from.

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An easy guide to candle making

An easy guide to candle making

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...

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Fragrance Calculations

Fragrance Calculations

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...

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The White Candle Company

The White Candle Company

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...

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