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"Fragrance load explained: what 6%, 8% and 10% really mean"

How fragrance load is calculated, why more isn't always stronger, and how to stay under your wax's maximum.

Updated 2026-10-19

How much wax do I need for a candle jar?

Turn a jar's water capacity into the wax weight you actually melt, with worked examples for 4, 8 and 12 oz jars.

Updated 2026-10-19

"Pricing handmade candles: a worksheet that covers every cost"

Materials, your time, fees and a margin - the four lines a candle price has to cover, with a worked example.

Updated 2026-10-19