Guides
The parts of candle making that involve arithmetic, explained properly.
How much wax do I need?
The volume-versus-weight problem explained properly, with a chart for common jars and a method for odd vessels.
6 minute read
How much fragrance oil?
Loads per pound and per kilo, the percent-of-wax versus percent-of-total trap, and what happens when a wax is asked to hold more than it can.
7 minute read
Candle wax types compared
Nine waxes on the two numbers that change your recipe, and what breaks when you swap one for another.
8 minute read
How to price handmade candles
From true cost to a price that survives platform fees, with the margin and markup trap spelled out.
8 minute read