Projects & Scents
9 guides
Easy Beginner Candle Projects to Try First
Five simple candle projects perfect for beginners — from melt-and-pour mason jars to wood-wick soy candles. Step-by-step with temps, safety tips, and supplies.
July 4, 2026
How to Label and Cure Candles for Gifting or Selling
Learn how to cure candles properly and what to put on a candle label so your homemade gifts and sales look polished and stay safe.
July 3, 2026
How to Make Wood Wick Candles
Step-by-step guide to making wood wick candles at home, including wick sizing, pour temperatures in °F and °C, fragrance load, and troubleshooting the crackle.
June 28, 2026
How to Make Travel Tin Candles
Learn how to make tin candles at home. Step-by-step guide for beginners covering wax, wicks, fragrance loads, pour temps, and cooling tips.
June 23, 2026
How to Make Beeswax Taper Candles
Learn how to make beeswax taper candles at home with a simple dipping method. Includes temps, wicking tips, and safety guidance for beginners.
June 21, 2026
How to Make Candles as Gifts (and Package Them)
Learn how to make beautiful homemade candle gifts, choose the right scents, and package them so they arrive looking polished and thoughtful.
June 21, 2026
Seasonal Candle Scent Ideas for Every Time of Year
Fresh candle scent ideas for spring, summer, fall, and winter — with simple blend combinations any beginner can pull off at home.
June 16, 2026
How to Blend Candle Fragrances Like a Pro
Learn how to blend candle fragrances at home using fragrance families, top/middle/base notes, scent strips, and weight-based ratios for repeatable results.
June 12, 2026
How to Make Scented Soy Candles in Jars
A complete beginner's recipe for scented soy candles in 8 oz jars, with exact temperatures, fragrance loads, and curing tips for a strong scent throw.
June 7, 2026