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

How Long Do Soy Candles Burn? 22–80 Hours by Size (100–300 g)

How Long Do Soy Candles Burn? 22–80 Hours by Size (100–300 g)

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.

Wooden Wick vs Cotton Wick: 6 Differences, Which Is Better?

Wooden Wick vs Cotton Wick: 6 Differences, Which Is Better?

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

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

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.

How to Spot a Natural Candle: Organic Candle Buying Guide

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.

What Is Soy Wax? Benefits of Natural Soy Candles

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.

What Is a Concrete Candle? Benefits of Concrete Jar Candles

What Is a Concrete Candle? Benefits of Concrete Jar Candles

What concrete candles are, how they are made, and why they suit modern interiors - plus how to reuse the concrete vessel once the candle is finished.

Soy Wax vs Paraffin Candles: Which Is Healthier?

Soy Wax vs Paraffin Candles: Which Is Healthier?

Burn time, soot, scent throw and health effects compared side by side. A clear look at why we choose 100% natural soy wax over paraffin candles.

Candle Care: 5 Rules to Prevent Tunnelling and Soot

Candle Care: 5 Rules to Prevent Tunnelling and Soot

Why candles tunnel, how to trim a wick properly and why the first burn matters. Five practical rules to get the most from every candle you own.

How to Choose a Candle Gift: Personalised Candle Guide

How to Choose a Candle Gift: Personalised Candle Guide

Birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings and thank-yous - how to pick the right candle gift and personalise it with scent, colour and packaging.

Wooden Wick Candles: Benefits and the Crackling Sound

Wooden Wick Candles: Benefits and the Crackling Sound

What a wooden wick is, how it differs from cotton, and why it burns cleaner with a wider scent throw - plus the soft crackle you hear as it burns.