Guides
Candle making guides
The math behind the calculators, explained with worked examples you can check by hand.
Wax
How much wax do I need for my candle jar?
The water method, the 0.86 factor, and a wax chart for 4 to 16 oz jars.
FragranceHow much fragrance oil should you add to candles?
Percent of wax versus percent of total, typical maximums by wax, and ounces per pound.
PricingHow to price handmade candles
What to include in your cost, wholesale and retail multipliers, and Etsy fees in 2026.
WicksHow to choose the right candle wick size
Pick a starting wick from your jar diameter, then burn-test it and read the results.
Wax typesSoy vs coconut vs paraffin vs beeswax
Melt point, fragrance load, cure time, scent throw and cost, side by side.
CuringHow long to cure candles before burning
Typical cure times by wax, why curing improves scent, and how to plan production.
Wax meltsWax melts: wax and fragrance per clamshell
How much a clamshell holds, which fragrance load to use, and a worked batch example.