Wicks and Waxes - The Raw Materials of Candle Making
Candles come in many different shapes, styles, and sizes, and so do the wicks and waxes that make them. Indeed, wicks and wax are the raw materials of candles. But how do you tell the dozens of wicks and waxes apart and choose the right one for your project? Start here!
Beeswax
Profile of beeswax and making candles with beeswax - all about beeswax and its uses
Profile of beeswax and making candles with beeswax - all about beeswax and its uses
Guide to Waxes for Candle Making
If you're going to make candles, you're going to have to know about wax. But where to start? What kind of wax do you use to make what kind of candle? Many candle makers swear by their particular favorite wax. The most important thing for a candle maker though, is that they understand the characteristics of their particular wax, and the types of candles it can make.
If you're going to make candles, you're going to have to know about wax. But where to start? What kind of wax do you use to make what kind of candle? Many candle makers swear by their particular favorite wax. The most important thing for a candle maker though, is that they understand the characteristics of their particular wax, and the types of candles it can make.
Soy Wax
Profile of soy candle wax - all about soy wax for candle making and other uses
Profile of soy candle wax - all about soy wax for candle making and other uses
Paraffin Wax
Profile of paraffin candle wax - all about paraffin wax and its uses
Profile of paraffin candle wax - all about paraffin wax and its uses
Which wax is better for making candles? Soy wax or paraffin?
There's a lot of debate about whether soy wax or paraffin wax is better for candle making. Candle makers give their opinion as to which is the best.
There's a lot of debate about whether soy wax or paraffin wax is better for candle making. Candle makers give their opinion as to which is the best.
Wick and Wax Test Results
Want to try a new wick, wax or container/mold combination? Don't re-invent the wheel. Start here to see the test results of other candle makers first.
Want to try a new wick, wax or container/mold combination? Don't re-invent the wheel. Start here to see the test results of other candle makers first.
Wicks-Usage and Safety from the National Candle Association
A great explanation of how wicks work, how to choose the right wick for your candle, and safety tips on burning them.
A great explanation of how wicks work, how to choose the right wick for your candle, and safety tips on burning them.
Candle Making Wicks and Waxes
An encyclopedia of candle making wicks and waxes including instructions on using the right wax and wick for your candle project.
An encyclopedia of candle making wicks and waxes including instructions on using the right wax and wick for your candle project.