Making Guides
Practical guides written for makers.
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Candle Wick Size Chart for Soy, Paraffin and Beeswax
Candle wick size chart by container diameter and wax type, covering ECO, CD, LX, and wooden wicks. Starting points for soy, paraffin, coconut, and beeswax container candles.
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Candle Cure Time by Wax Type — Reference Chart
How long soy, paraffin, beeswax, and coconut wax candles need to cure before burning — and why burning too early gives you false wick and scent results.
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Candle Pouring Temperature by Wax Type — Reference Chart and Guide
The correct pouring temperature for soy, paraffin, beeswax, and coconut wax candles — plus when to add fragrance oil, what goes wrong at the wrong temps, and how to fix it.
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How Long Should a Candle Burn — Per Session and Total Hours by Size
The 2–4 hour rule for burn sessions, expected total burn times by candle size and wax type, and what it means if your candle burns faster or slower than it should.
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How Much Wax Do I Need for Candles — Complete Reference by Container Size and Wax Type
Exact wax amounts for 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz, and 16 oz candle containers, broken out by wax type. Includes soy, coconut, paraffin, and beeswax tables plus a wax melt reference and bulk ordering guide.
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