Apr 25, 2026
How to Make Paraffin Candles (Containers + Pillars)
To make paraffin candles, choose container or pillar wax, set the wick and vessel or mold, melt, add optional scent or dye,…
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Apr 24, 2026
How to Make Beeswax Candles (Jars, Pillars, Tapers)
Beeswax candle making is the process of making jar candles, pillar candles, and taper candles primarily with beeswax by choosing the format,…
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Apr 16, 2026
Additive Basics & Selection for Candle Making
Candle additives are optional wax modifiers that help with a specific result, but many candles work without them when the wax, candle…
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May 3, 2026
How Much Additive Should You Use in Candles? (Usage Rates by Wax Weight)
Use functional wax additives as a tested percentage of wax weight, starting low by additive type and wax family so you adjust…
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Apr 15, 2026
Can You Use Stearic Acid and Vybar Together in Candles?
Yes, stearic acid and Vybar can sometimes be used in the same candle formula, but whether they should be combined depends on…
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Apr 15, 2026
Should You Add Extra Additives to Pre-Blended Candle Wax?
Usually, no extra additive is needed for pre-blended candle wax unless supplier guidance or testing shows a specific gap the existing blend…
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May 3, 2026
Using UV Inhibitors in Candles: Rates & Best Practices
A UV inhibitor is a candle additive that can slow some light-driven fading or yellowing, and you use it by choosing a…
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Apr 19, 2026
Best Wax for Pillar Candles vs Container Candles
The best wax for pillar candles vs container candles is the wax that best fits the candle format first: firmer, self-supporting waxes…
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Apr 8, 2026
Rapeseed Wax vs Soy Wax: Which Is Better for Scented Candles?
Rapeseed wax and soy wax are two plant-based candle wax options, and for scented container and jar candles neither is universally better.…
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Apr 8, 2026
Coconut Apricot Wax for Candles: Pros, Cons, and Best Uses
Coconut apricot wax is a container blend known for smooth tops and strong scent throw, but supplier formulas vary and the wax…
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Apr 8, 2026
Can You Mix Soy and Beeswax for Candles?
Yes, you can mix soy and beeswax for candles. On this page, a soy-beeswax blend is a soy-led wax system used to…
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Apr 8, 2026
Best Candle Wax for Hot Climates and Summer Shipping
On this page, best means the wax family most likely to resist softening, shape loss, and saleable-finish loss in the final candle…
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