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Candle CostsDecember 5, 2024

Why is the Taylor Swift Candle $50?

Taylor Swift is selling a $50 scented candle as part of The Tortured Poets Department merch line. It’s an 8 ounce soy candle and there’s […]

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Candle RecommendationsDecember 3, 2024

10 Reasons You Need a Candle Warmer in Your Life

It took me awhile to come around to candle warmers, but now I own three. While I love the ritual of lighting a candle and […]

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Candle RecommendationsNovember 29, 2024

The Ultimate 2024 Gift Guide for Candle Lovers

Got a candle lover in your life? Here’s what to buy them… If You Do NOT Know What Scents They Like… If you don’t know […]

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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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Candlemaking CostsJune 20, 2024

How Much It Costs to Make Your Own Candles

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

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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 about 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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