Candle Making FAQ

How to clean the candle making equipment?

You have just poured your candles and are waiting for them to cure. Now it is time to clean the pitcher and thermometer. Here we will shortly go through what we usually do in our Scandinavian Candl...

How much fragrance oil to use in your candle?

The exact fragrance load to use depends on the type of wax, the type of fragrance oil, and personal preferences of optimal scent throw. Candle-making involves testing and experimenting until you fi...

How to safely melt the wax

To melt the soy wax for candle making, we recommend using the double boiler principle as this gives a gentle and excellent temperature control of the process. It is super easy! All you need is a s...

Can I use an alternative container for my candle?

How to find out how much soy wax to use for a candle.

What is tunnelling in a candle and how to avoid it?

Read this small article to understand what tunneling, how to avoid it and how it can be fixed if the damage is done.

How to prepare your work space for candle making

A few easy tips to set up your work space before you start making your candles

How to care for your candle

Follow these tips to get the most out of your scented candle.

Candle making safety precautions

Stay safe - important safety precautions during the candle making process

How much wax to use for one candle?

Read here to learn how to measure the right amount of wax for your candle container.