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Affordable CandlesNovember 8, 2024

The 2024 Trader Joe’s Candle Advent Calendar is Here!

I missed out on this candle advent calendar last year so I’ve been not so patiently waiting for it to hit the shelves at my […]

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For Candle MakersAugust 11, 2024

How I Got Into Candlemaking

It all started with a YouTube channel. It feels like a past life but I was a full-time YouTuber for a few years in my […]

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Candlemaking CostsJune 20, 2024

How Much It Costs to Make Your Own Candles

It cost $5.02 to make this 8 ounce single wick candle. Today I’m breaking down the costs behind candle making. Whether you’re you’re curious about […]

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Candlemaking Tools & IngredientsMay 15, 2024

The Asparagus Candle! – Boowan Nicole Candle Mold Review

Most of the candle molds I own are either from Etsy or Amazon. I’ve seen a lot of Boowan Nicole candle molds on Pinterest lately […]

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Candle RecommendationsMay 14, 2024

Capri Blue Volcano Candle Review

If I could only burn one candle for the rest of my life, it would be this one. I figured that my first review on […]

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Hi! I’m Julia. I live in Houston, Texas with my husband (Eric) and my dog (Lady Bird!). When I’m not at work, I’m probably making candles.

Candle Culture is for anyone who loves to burn, make, or obsess over candles. I don’t sell my candles so a blog feels like the perfect place to share them along with candle recommendations and things I’m loving lately. You can also find me on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and of course, YouTube.

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Candlemaking TutorialsSeptember 3, 2024

How to Make a Black Candle

The hard part of making a black candle is figuring out how much candle dye to use to get truly black candle wax. It’s a […]

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Candle CostsAugust 29, 2024

How Much Your Favorite Candle Actually Costs

My favorite way to think about the cost of my candle addiction is to look at the burn time and crunch the numbers to see […]

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Candlemaking TutorialsAugust 27, 2024

How to Fix Sink Holes in Candle Wax + How to Avoid Them!

A common issue in candle making is the formation of sink holes. They ruin the aesthetic of the candle but they also affect the burn […]

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For Candle MakersAugust 13, 2024

A Peek Into My Home Office + Candlemaking Space!

Half of this room is a home office where I work remotely Monday through Friday. The other half is a “candle studio” where I spend […]

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