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Posted on March 25, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 97 Comments

Choosing the Right Candle Wax For Making Candles

So, you want to make candles! There are some decisions you’ll need to make to get started, but one of the first involves the type of wax you want to use. How do you know which type of candle wax to choose?   Things You’ll Need to Consider Your choice will depend on several factors,…

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Posted on March 25, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a comment

How to Make Votive Candles

Step 1: Choose the Right Votive Wax Votive wax can be the same as Pillar wax and there is no need for additives to the 3 waxes mentioned below. Votive/Pillar Blend Wax CBL-141 A quality, consistent blended wax designed to hold large amounts of fragrance. Good release from molds. 143 Melt Point Wax 4045 H …

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Posted on March 25, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 6 Comments

How to Make Beeswax Candles

Making beeswax candles can be a fun, easy project to get started making candles. They’re attractive, useful and all natural. And, you can experiment with different colors, sizes and designs! What’s the Buzz about Beeswax Candle Sheets? Whether you’re a large manufacturer or a home hobbyist, it’s fun to sit down with kids, friends, family,…

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Posted on March 25, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 2 Comments

How To Make Gel Candles

To make a gel candle, choose a glass jar or beverage glass and any wax inserts that you would like to embed in your candle. Select a gel wax density based on the concentration of scent you want (low density = 0-3%, medium density = 0-4%, high density = 0-5%). Choose a gel compatible scent…

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Posted on March 25, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 2 Comments

How to Make Soy Wax Candles

Step 1: Choose the Right Soy wax is simply hydrogenated soybean oil and the best application for soy wax is in container candles. When using soy wax it is important to note that there are definitely performance and appearance differences between paraffin wax and soy wax. Soy wax basics Generally soy wax candles have a “flat”…

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Posted on March 25, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 4 Comments

How to Make Pillar Candles

When Making a Pillar Candle, You’ll Need the Following Items: Making your own candles can be exciting, but don’t forget to gather all the materials and tools you’ll need to get started! Pouring Pots A pouring pot is needed to hold your liquid wax and enable you to pour it into your candle molds. Thermometer…

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Posted on March 25, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 3 Comments

How to Make a Simple Container Candle

Step 1: Choosing the Proper Wax There is no need for additives to the 3 waxes mentioned below. Container Blend Wax – CBL-125 This is a soft, smooth and creamy blended candle wax that is specially formulated for use in container candles. This is a one-pour wax. CBL-125 can display one pour behavior in smaller…

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Posted on March 25, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 5 Comments

Candle Making Instructions

1. Heating, processing, mixing, and pouring your waxes: Place the candle wax in the pouring pitcher or wax heater and heat it until it is completely liquefied. Heating the candle wax up to 200 degrees F is generally fine. We suggest adding the color and additives to your wax right around 190 degrees F. Fully…

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Posted on March 24, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — 1 Comment

Candle Shows

Three Step Guide to Show Success While many are busy planning their vacations, camps and activities for the summer, we encourage all customers to consider doing several shows this summer — even if that is something you have never done. Craft shows, street festivals and fairs can be a great way to improve your sales…

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Posted on March 24, 2020October 21, 2020 by Customer Service — Leave a comment

Marketing Ideas

Database MarketingMaybe try some new craft shows, festival or flea market and use this opportunity to not only sell your product but to begin building a database.  Your database might be just names and address to send catalogs, mailings and special promotions.  Mailings sometimes are easier to capture the attention of the consumer because they…

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