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Guides, tips and stories about handmade concrete & soy candles.

September 8, 2026

What Do Soy Candle Prices Depend On? 5 Factors That Set the Price

Why do soy candle prices vary so much? How wax purity, fragrance load, wick, vessel and handwork affect the price, and how to compare candles fairly per gram.

September 4, 2026

Wedding Favour Alternative: Handmade Candles

Sugared almond favours often end up forgotten or thrown away. Handmade mini candles offer a lasting wedding favour guests actually use and remember.

August 31, 2026

Wedding Favours: Handmade Candles Instead of Sweets

Candles as wedding favours: why couples choose them, what drives the cost, how to personalise them and when to order.

August 24, 2026

How a Personalised Candle Is Made

How a personalised candle is made, how to choose colour and scent, and what to watch for in bulk orders.

August 17, 2026

Housewarming Gifts: Why a Candle Works

Why a candle works as a housewarming gift, which scent and vessel to choose, and how to make it personal.

August 10, 2026

Why Do Candles Tunnel? Causes and Fixes

Why candles tunnel, how to fix one that already has, and how to stop it happening again. Three methods and five rules.

August 3, 2026

The 10 Best Candle Scents for Your Home

The right candle scent for every room: ten scents, why each suits the space it does, and how to make the fragrance carry.

July 27, 2026

How Long Does a Soy Candle Burn? Ways to Extend Burn Time

How long does a soy candle burn per gram? Real burn times for 100-300g candles, the first-burn rule, and care steps that add 20-30 per cent more hours.

July 20, 2026

Wooden Wick vs Cotton Wick: A Detailed Comparison

Wooden and cotton wicks compared on burn behaviour, scent throw, sound, maintenance and cost.

July 13, 2026

How to Clean a Concrete Candle and Turn It Into a Planter

Three safe ways to clean out a finished concrete candle, plus a step-by-step guide to turning the vessel into a planter.

July 9, 2026

How to Spot a Natural Candle: Organic Candle Buying Guide

Tell a genuinely natural candle from a marketing claim - wax type, wick, scent and label. A practical guide to buying organic candles with confidence.

July 6, 2026

What Is Soy Wax? Benefits of Natural Soy Candles

What soy wax is, how it is made and how it differs from paraffin. The benefits of 100% plant-based soy candles and how to use them properly.

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