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16 Jul
Visual representation of the soy wax hardening process over time, showing stages at 0-4 hours, 4-24 hours, and 24-48 hours, illustrating how long soy wax takes to harden. Made by the Highland Candle Company
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How Long Does Soy Wax Take to Harden?

It skins over quickly. You can move the jar in a few hours. Do not judge the scent until it has cured. Continue reading
05 Jul
An open microwave oven in a modern kitchen with a bowl of colourful wax chunks inside. Can you microwave soy wax? We find out here using a bowl that is clear glass, sitting on the microwave's rotating plate. The kitchen has modern countertops and some appliances visible in the background. The scene is well-lit, emphasising the vibrant wax colours and the microwave.
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Can You Microwave Soy Wax?

Do not microwave a candle in its jar. Metal tabs, cracked glass, and a very bad smell if the fragrance cooks. Continue reading
05 Jul
A close-up image showing what happens if you overheat soy wax. The white soy wax is boiling in a pot with steam rising, and a thermometer clearly indicates an overheating temperature. The background is a kitchen setting with a stove, illustrating the candle-making process.
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What Happens If You Overheat Soy Wax?

Overheat soy and you cook the scent, yellow the wax, and pour a jar that never quite throws. 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
25 Jan
A box of used crayons with individual compartments for different colours. Can be used for adding colour to plain candles to turn into crayons, it is one idea about what to do with leftover candle wax.
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What to Do With Leftover Candle Wax

Do not pour leftover wax down the sink. Melt it out, make a firelighter, or bin it. The glass can have another life. 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
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
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