Using Mica In Soap & Candles
Learn how to use micas in candles and body care products for a beautiful tinted or shimmering effect! Mica is an all natural mineral substance used...
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An Easy Way To Make Natural Eco-Friendly Melt & Pour Soap
People have been making soap for thousands of years. In fact, a soap-like material found in clay cylinders during the excavation of ancient Babylo...
Get to Know Different Types of Wooden Wicks
Here at makesy, we offer several different types of wooden candle wicks. The best way to determine which wick will work best for your project and/o...
What Are Candle Jump Lines & How to Prevent Them
Jump Lines, also known as “chatter” and “stuttering” are the unintended horizontal lines or rings around the sides of either a container or pillar ...
What is a Crackling Booster Wood Wick?
What in the world is a crackling booster wood wick you ask? The crackling booster wick is part of our adhered wood wick collection. Adhered wood w...
Our Top Candle Safety Tips
I know we’ve all heard it a million times, but when it comes to safety, sometimes hearing it again certainly doesn’t hurt. You would think it’s jus...
Candle Fragrance Basics
Did you know that 75 to 80 percent of all candles sold in the U.S. today are scented? Candle fragrance is one of the most defining characteristics ...
Maker Spotlight: Coal and Canary
Read on to learn more about Amanda Buhse and Tom Jansen, co-owners of Coal and Canary, based in Canada. getting started in candle making It all st...