Candles 4U Blog

When considering all the various candle making supplies available to today’s candle maker, the list seems virtually endless. It seems a daunting task to determine what is truly necessary for candle making versus what may be simply helpful. Let’s cover the most basic necessities and briefly identify some of the common equipment and supplies that [...]

By far, one of the most complex and costly areas of candle making is the selection and use of fragrance. Fragrance is usually the most expensive ingredient in your candles, and will most often be the determining factor in whether or not your candles are a hit or a miss. The number one reason people [...]

With any worthy craft there are bound to be minor troubles. If you have ever spent any amount of time pouring candles, you will find yourself troubleshooting eventually. Each candle type presents its own special challenges, and here we are going to cover the most common concerns and frustrations related to molded candles. While molded [...]

Candle making has virtually exploded onto the scene in recent years, as people have flocked to the craft as a hobby or with the desire to sell their handmade candles for profit. Most people tend to gravitate toward candle making as they begin to realize just how much money they spend on candles. While learning [...]

Have you ever thought about selling your candles for profit? While many people start making candles as a hobby, the huge interest in candles makes it possible to earn a nice part-time or full-time income by selling your candles to others. You can sell wholesale, on consignment or set up fundraising programs. The most common [...]

The wide variety of specialty candles available in the marketplace has opened the door for the everyday candle maker to try something new and possibly create their own, unique candle line. Specialty candle making is typically reserved for more experienced candle makers, but the option is also there to anyone new to the craft. Relatively [...]

When people first begin making candles, they are often surprised by just how many wicks there are available. This can make it a bit complicated to determine the best wick for each type of candle. Choosing the right wick can be the ultimate difference in whether your candle is a raging success, or a not [...]

As new candle makers consult various candle making resources for instructions and troubleshooting, it is highly likely that the use of additives will be mentioned at one point or another. Most newcomers, and even a few experienced crafters, may find it helpful to review a few of the most common candle making additives – and [...]

Even experienced candle makers once had to conquer the candle making learning curve. No one just automatically knows exactly how to make the perfect candle. All candle makers have to learn the process and seek information and instructions to perfect their techniques. With all of the resources available today, just what is the best way [...]

While most candle makers start out making candles as a hobby, many eventually choose to turn that hobby into a full-fledged business. Whether through retailing, fundraising, consignment or wholesaling, there are several choices to expand your business into a valid part-time or full-time enterprise. Here we’ll discuss the topic of wholesaling as an option for [...]