Candle MakingKnowledge & Craft

Soy, paraffin, beeswax, coconut — each wax has its own personality. This guide breaks them all down so you can pick confidently.

Both have trade-offs. Naturals are gentler; synthetics are more predictable. We compare colour payoff, bleed resistance, and safety.

A melting pot, thermometer, pour jug, wick bar — here's every tool you actually need (and what you can skip) when starting out.