The Blog

a creative evolution: meet makesy.

The Wooden Wick Co. started as a big dream in a small LA apartment and has done a whole lotta growin’ up since then. With over 1000+ stunning and i...

Planting Seeds for Greatness

The month of February is a celebration of bringing out our greatness – every single one of us has something remarkable inside and this is the time ...

How to Stop Soap From Sweating

Let’s take a look at how to prevent your soap from sweating with four of our go-to tips from our in-house soap making experts! But first, what in t...

GET TO KNOW OUR BEST (WAX) BLENDS

Choosing the best wax for your candle or tart project doesn’t have to be a daunting task. We’ve designed an easy to use Wax Discovery Kit that cont...

CANDLE BURN TESTING 101

Are you new to candle making? Do you have a candle making business and want to make your candles JUST right? You’ve come to the right place! One ...

ECO FRIENDLY PACKAGING TIPS

So you have a gorgeous product that you're ready to sell - now what? To prepare your product for shipping, you're going to need a few types of pack...

TOP CANDLE MAKING TERMS

COMMON CANDLE MAKING TERMINOLOGY Whether you’re a seasoned candle maker or new to the industry, it’s important to stay in-the-know on candle vocabu...

REGULAR VS LUXURY FRAGRANCE

With so many fragrance suppliers on the market, how do you know how to identify the quality? It can be confusing and hard to identify, if you don’...

HOW TO MAKE A BEESWAX CANDLE

Interested in the art of beeswax candles? In this blog you will learn a little bit about the rich history of beeswax and how to make beautiful bee...

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FRAGRANCE OIL VS ESSENTIAL OIL?

With the wellness industry on the rise, the word “natural” is a buzzword that seems to be all the rage these days (and rightfully so!).So what does...

FRAGRANCE NOTES, EXPLAINED

Inspiring creativity, seduction, and emotion, fragrance entices the senses. With the limitless possibilities of a perfumer’s palette, each note emb...

PROTECT IMMUNITY WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

When you hear the words “essential oil,” what comes to mind? If it’s not stress relief or immunity, you may be missing out on an amazing natural to...

PROS & CONS OF ESSENTIAL OILS FOR CANDLE MAKING

Essential oils have become incredibly popular in recent years for candle making, body care, and aromatherapy as well as a variety of other uses. So...

HOW TO MAKE A WOODEN WICK CANDLE

So you want to learn how to make a wood wick candle? If you have never made a candle before, and you’re ready to give it a go, we are here to help ...

2020 FALLIDAY FASHION + FRAGRANCE TRENDS

Gather up your making supplies and fall into these bold and exotic fall combinations!

THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE ALL NATURAL ECO-FRIENDLY 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...