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DIY Beeswax Birthday Candles
It’s actually really easy to make birthday candles at home using a silicone mold. It’s much more straightforward than making a scented candle. Once you see how simple this is, you may never want to…
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How to Make Candles Glossy
I never thought I’d be the kind of person who glosses candles. Candle making already involves so many steps (and so much time)! Waiting another 24 hours for varnish to dry was not something I…
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FOTON: The Easiest Candle I’ve Ever Made
Raise your hand if you love the idea of making your own candles, but don’t want to invest the time, money, or effort. Or maybe you have a lot of old candle jars in the…
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Why Your Candle Smells Weak (And How to Fix It!)
There’s nothing more disappointing than spending hours on a batch of candles, only to burn them and discover that they barely smell. There are 4 things I always do to make candles that smell amazing…
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The Best Candle Wax for Beginners (And Which Ones to Avoid)
If you’ve ever Googled “best candle wax” and immediately felt overwhelmed… you’re not alone. Candle making is one of those hobbies that looks simple from the outside: jar plus wax plus wick = candle, right?…
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DIY Strawberry Candle
This strawberry candle is one of the easiest projects you can start with if you’re new to candle making (or just want a quick, satisfying DIY). It’s beginner-friendly and budget-friendly. You only need a few…
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A 2026 Candle Trend Wish List
There are four candle trends that I’d love to see more of in 2026: more discovery sets, imaginative scents, vessels actually worth reusing, and coconut wax blends (hopefully) showing up in mainstream brands. These are…
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How to Make Candles Smell Stronger: 5 Tips for a Better Scent Throw
If you’re tired of making weak candles, this post is for you. This isn’t just about dumping in more fragrance oil and hoping for the best. There are five really simple things that you can…
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How To Make Taper Candles
I make candles in all kinds of interesting shapes, but tapers are my favorite. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to create a taper candle tutorial, but today’s the day. This guide focuses…
