Candle Cocoon Candle Making Guides

Six different candle wick types displayed side by side, each labeled and shown with its distinct construction.

How to Choose the Right Candle Wick: The Comple...

Wick selection is the most important part of candle making — and also the most misunderstood. This guide breaks down why wicks behave differently, how wax and fragrance oils affect...

How to Choose the Right Candle Wick: The Comple...

Wick selection is the most important part of candle making — and also the most misunderstood. This guide breaks down why wicks behave differently, how wax and fragrance oils affect...

Close-up of CD-style candle wicks arranged in size order, showing braided cotton texture on a neutral background.

CD vs. CDN Candle Wicks: What’s the Difference ...

CD and CDN wicks look almost identical, but their chemical finishing makes them behave very differently in real candles. CD wicks are designed for neutral waxes like paraffin, while CDN...

CD vs. CDN Candle Wicks: What’s the Difference ...

CD and CDN wicks look almost identical, but their chemical finishing makes them behave very differently in real candles. CD wicks are designed for neutral waxes like paraffin, while CDN...

Frosting and Jump Lines visable on a rainbow striped candle

Understanding Frosting in Candles and How to Ma...

Understanding Frosting in Candles: What It Is and How to Manage It Frosting is a common occurrence in candle making, particularly when working with soy wax and other natural waxes....

Understanding Frosting in Candles and How to Ma...

Understanding Frosting in Candles: What It Is and How to Manage It Frosting is a common occurrence in candle making, particularly when working with soy wax and other natural waxes....

How to Test for Fragrance Oil Safety in Gel Wax

How to Test for Fragrance Oil Safety in Gel Wax

Gel Wax Safe Fragrance Oils are tested to ensure that they pass the standards set forth by Penreco, the product creator.   Gel Wax Compatibility is determined in two steps Greater...

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How to Test for Fragrance Oil Safety in Gel Wax

Gel Wax Safe Fragrance Oils are tested to ensure that they pass the standards set forth by Penreco, the product creator.   Gel Wax Compatibility is determined in two steps Greater...

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Flowers made into the best fragrance oils for candles

What Makes the Best Fragrance Oils for Candles?

High-quality fragrance oils are a must-have for creating exceptional candles, delivering captivating scents with both strong cold and hot throws. As part of your essential candle making supplies, the best...

What Makes the Best Fragrance Oils for Candles?

High-quality fragrance oils are a must-have for creating exceptional candles, delivering captivating scents with both strong cold and hot throws. As part of your essential candle making supplies, the best...

If Wishes Were Fishes....Wishing Doesn't Make it True. Essential Oil Usage in Candle Making.

If Wishes Were Fishes....Wishing Doesn't Make i...

I know the feeling.  You want to create a candle that is as natural as possible.  So of course, to get scent form a candle you want to use Essential...

If Wishes Were Fishes....Wishing Doesn't Make i...

I know the feeling.  You want to create a candle that is as natural as possible.  So of course, to get scent form a candle you want to use Essential...