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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.

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....

Whether you are just starting your candle making process or looking to scale your business, the question of how to melt your wax is probably on your mind. This article...

Learn all about nature inspired candles and get ahead of Autumn 2022’s top trend to create best-selling home fragrance collections.

Expand your candle knowledge and fact check your assumptions about candle making as Candle Shack debunks candle myths.

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...

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!

February 11th marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, recognising their role and contribution to the field. Candle Shack wanted to be part of the movement that...

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.

Avoid and fix the most common mistakes in candle making and create professional-grade candles with Candle Shack’s how-to guide.

Wanting to create diffusers but unsure how to get started? Candle Shack is here to help with their top diffuser tips and tricks. 

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 our top 5 ways that you can save money and make your processes more efficient.

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!...

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!

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is the global representative body of the fragrance industry. It seeks to represent the collective interests of the industry and promote the safe use of...

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...

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

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

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.