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05 Jun
A close-up of a candle jar with black soot on the inner sides of the glass, with the candle still burning inside. The flame is slightly flickering, highlighting the soot accumulation. With the Highland Candle Company logo in the corner.
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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
A close-up image of a hand holding a glass candle from Minch Candle Company, showcasing a distinctive Viking ship logo. The candle has large wet spots, where the white wax has visibly pulled away from the glass container, creating uneven adhesion and clear patches. This common occurrence in candle making is exemplified in a real-world product, emphasising the imperfections that can arise despite quality craftsmanship. The background is softly blurred, focusing attention on the candle's details and the aesthetic impact of the wet spots. This image serves as a key visual in a blog post about handling and understanding wet spots in candles.
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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
Do candles expire? A candle sits unlit in an abandoned floor building, in an extremely dusty setting. Some daylight shines through onto the candle
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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
In the Highlands of Scotland countryside hills, surrounded by Highland cows, with a backdrop of rolling hills and lochs. A blonde hair Woman stands smelling a candle wondering What Is Candle Throw and Why It Matters
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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
Can you bring candles on a plane? An open suitcase is filled with candles in glass containers in an airport ready for travel
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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
13 Dec
A nice clear blue sky day overlooking the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye.
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Why Is the Isle of Skye Called Skye?

Skye is not named after the sky. The old names point at Norse and Gaelic. The English spelling is the latecomer. Continue reading
09 Nov
Sustainability - the world is in a hand, depicting the world is in our hands.
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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
A serene Scottish Highland candle setting with clean, dust-free candles on a rustic wooden table.
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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
A still candle flame lit on a purple candle, without a draught hitting it. A small wick may determine why some candles burn faster than others
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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
Person trimming candle wick with scissors for proper burning and clean environment. The soy and coconut candle will now be left to cure
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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
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