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Pour Clean, Long-Burning Candles From Your First Try

A complete masterclass for soy, beeswax and coconut wax candles. Get wick sizing, fragrance load and curing right so your candles burn evenly every time.

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What's inside

The complete Candle Making handbook

Ten clear chapters that take you from zero to a finished, sellable piece — no prior experience needed.

01

Candle Making Fundamentals

How a candle actually works — and why most beginners fail.

02

Choosing Your Wax

Soy, beeswax, coconut and paraffin compared honestly.

03

Wick Selection & Sizing

A sizing chart matched to jar diameter and wax type.

04

Tools & Workspace Setup

A clean, safe pouring station on any budget.

05

Fragrance Load & Oil Math

How much fragrance oil per pound — done right.

06

Pouring & Curing

Pour temperatures and cure times for a smooth top.

07

Container vs. Pillar

When to use each and how the technique changes.

08

Colour & Layering

Dyes, layers and effects that look professional.

09

Fixing Common Faults

Tunnelling, sinkholes, frosting and wet spots solved.

10

10 Signature Recipes

Scent blends and pours ready to copy.

Recipes you'll make first: Vanilla & amber soy jar · Pressed-flower botanical candle · Sea salt & sage tin

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Can I sell what I make?

Yes — everything you create from these guides is yours to sell at craft fairs, on Etsy, or to friends and family. Handmade candle making can be profitable when you price it correctly: account for your materials, your time, and any platform fees. The guide includes a simple costing approach to help you set a fair, sustainable price.

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