Wax & Materials
8 guides
Coconut Wax and Wax Blends: What Beginners Should Know
Coconut wax holds fragrance well and burns clean, but it has quirks worth knowing before your first pour. Here's a practical beginner's guide.
July 1, 2026
How to Color Candles: Dyes, Chips, and Pigments
Learn how to color candles using dyes, chips, and pigments. Beginner-friendly guide covering wax compatibility, safe temperatures, and how much color to use.
June 27, 2026
Types of Candle Wax Explained for Beginners
A plain-language guide to the most common candle wax types — soy, paraffin, beeswax, coconut, and blends — with melt points, scent throw, and who each suits.
June 25, 2026
The Best Containers and Vessels for Candles
A beginner's guide to choosing safe candle containers. Learn which jars work, what sizes to use, and how to pick the right vessel for any wax type.
June 24, 2026
How Much Wax Do You Need for a Candle?
Learn exactly how much wax you need for any candle jar using the simple water-weight method, plus a quick-reference table for common container sizes.
June 17, 2026
Paraffin vs. Soy Wax: Which Should Beginners Use?
Paraffin vs soy wax for candle making: scent throw, burn time, cost, and ease of use compared so beginners can choose with confidence.
June 13, 2026
Beeswax Candles: Pros, Cons, and How to Work With Beeswax
Learn the real pros and cons of beeswax candles, how to melt and wick them safely, and which beginner projects work best with this natural wax.
June 9, 2026
Soy Wax for Candles: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything beginners need to know about soy wax candles: types, working temperatures, fragrance loads, common quirks, and curing times.
June 5, 2026