05 Jun Read more Why Do Candle Jars Turn Black? Black glass is soot. Trim the wick, move it off the draught, wipe the jar. It is not the fragrance’s fault. Continue reading
30 Apr Read more Candle Wet Spots: Wax Pulling From the Glass Wet spots are air between wax and glass. They look like a fault. They are not. The candle will still burn. Continue reading
27 Feb Read more Do Candles Expire? Candles do not expire like milk. They fade, they dust, they bloom. Most of them are still fine to burn. Continue reading
26 Jan Read more What Is Candle Throw? Hot Throw vs Cold Throw Cold throw is the lid sniff. Hot throw is the room. They are not the same, and soy is often quieter on the lid. Continue reading
19 Dec Read more Can You Bring Candles on a Plane? Usually yes, better in the hold. Wrap them, lid on, and check the airline because staff can still say no. Continue reading
09 Nov Read more Is Paraffin Wax Biodegradable? Paraffin is not a plant wax. It will sit around. That is one reason we do not use it, not the only reason. Continue reading
07 Nov Read more How to Clean Dust Off a Candle Dust is just dust. Wipe it. Do not light a grey top and then wonder why the first five minutes smell of a bookshelf. Continue reading
26 Oct Read more Why Some Candles Burn Faster Than Others Faster burn is usually a bigger wick, a wider pool, or a draught. Not a secret cheap wax. Continue reading
13 Oct Read more What Happens If You Don’t Cure a Candle? Skip the cure and the jar still burns. It just smells thinner and a bit unfinished. Continue reading
02 Oct Read more Remove Candle Wax With Boiling Water Hot water floats the wax up. Protect the glass from shock, and fish the puck out before it goes down the sink. Continue reading