Guides and Recipes

The wick is essential to candle making, acting as the heart of the combustion by attracting liquid wax to fuel the flame. The choice of wick is crucial to avoid problems such as poor fragrance diffusion or an unstable flame. Check out our guides on drill bits for beginners, the different types of drill bits available, and how to choose the right one. Learn the benefits of waxed, braided, and wooden wicks, each suited to specific types of waxes and candles. With these tips, you will be able to make more efficient and long-lasting candles.

Candle wax can accumulate on our furniture, but don't panic! With proven tips, you can quickly clean persistent wax and save your interior. Use a hair dryer to gently heat the wax on wooden furniture, or mix turpentine and linseed oil. For parquet flooring, place an absorbent cloth over the stain and iron it. For fabrics and clothing, remove wax by hand, then dab with isopropyl alcohol. For glass, mix equal parts isopropyl alcohol and water, clean and wipe with a soft cloth. These tips will help you keep your surfaces spotless.

Create your own fragrant Clamshell-shaped fondants with this simple and economical recipe. Ideal for perfuming your home or as a gift, this tutorial guides you step by step.

The artisanal scented melt, this little treasure of wax without a wick, is perfect for diffusing a captivating scent in your home. Ideal for large rooms, it offers a more intense diffusion than traditional candles.

Create a warm and cozy decorative atmosphere with various scented products. Melts, capilla diffusers, pillow mists and scented suspensions transform your interior into a haven of scents.

The practice of candle massage, thanks to its physical and psychological benefits, is becoming more and more popular.

Do you prefer to make molded candles? You are in the right place ! Liquid wax is poured into molds to create candles in various shapes.

Learn how to create DIY handmade scented candles with this perfect guide for beginners. Discover the essential basics, from choosing the appropriate wax (vegetable, mineral, or animal) to the importance of the wick, including the ideal perfume for your creations. Use our tutorials and recipes to explore different techniques and personalize your candles. Don't forget the essential accessories like the thermometer and the wick centralizer for successful manufacturing. Arm yourself with patience and let your creativity shine with our detailed tips for making unique and fragrant homemade candles.

Making homemade candles has become more accessible with the popularity of DIY. To help you get started, we offer simple recipes and tutorial videos, as well as a glossary of technical terms. Find out how to create scented, molded, or themed candles like Valentine's Day massage candles or Halloween candles. Choose the wax, the wick, the container, and add perfumes, dyes, and decorations as you wish. Use the right accessories, such as a thermometer and scale, and, if necessary, invest in melting equipment to increase your production. Create your own unique, personalized candles with our guides and tips.

To personalize your DIY candles, opt for grain, liquid dyes or even marble paints. Bekro granular dyes, ideal for easy incorporation and undisturbed combustion, require approximately 3g per 1kg of wax. Liquid dyes, on the other hand, offer intense coloring with only 15 ml per 1 kg of wax and are particularly suitable for paraffin wax. Marbling paints add an aesthetic effect to the surface of your candles. However, avoid mica powder, which can clog the wick. For optimal results, use stabilizers or stearin. Personalize as desired and create unique candles!

Find out how to personalize your candles to create a unique decoration. Explore the choice of containers, the use of molds, and the various types of dyes. Add dried flowers, use wax strips, writing pens, or even glitter and varnish to enhance your creations. Our guides show you how each type of candle - poured, molded, or dipped - can be adapted to your desires. With a little imagination, transform your candles into real works of art that will brighten up your interior.

Learn how to fix common problems with candle wicks: wick that is crooked, too thick, too straight, too thin, fallen, too short, smoking, too curved, or generating ash. Learn how to adjust the wick to avoid soot, fungus, frequent burnouts, and undersized melt pools. Make sure your candle burns optimally by following our simple and effective tips.

Once you have chosen the wick for your candle, it is essential to know how to use it correctly for optimal combustion. To start, be sure to use stearin or beeswax with the wooden wicks to prevent them from going out. Make sure the braided strands are oriented correctly and use stands to keep the strands straight. Always center your wick and use sticky dots or sticky wax to adhere it to the bottom of the container. Trim the wick to 5-7mm before each use to avoid black smoke and large flames. If necessary, replace the used bit with a new one. Perform a burn test, observing flame stability, uniform wax melting, and correct wick orientation to ensure optimal performance of your candle.

Recently popular liquid scent blends offer a unique alternative to traditional fondants for scenting your home.

Discover the Augeo Clean Multi solvent, an ecological solution for creating sprays, hair diffusers, and car air fresheners. This solvent based on vegetable glycerin, non-flammable and low evaporation, improves the rendering of perfumes while respecting the environment.

A fragrance diffuser is an ideal solution for naturally scenting your interior without burning. Our guides on creating Capilla diffusers and sprays offer you all the possibilities for a perfect scented ambiance.

Discover an innovative and fascinating product: shortbread wax melts. Embalming your interior with delicate fragrances, its appearance of colored sand adds a touch of originality to your decoration. If you are looking to surprise your customers or loved ones, follow our detailed recipe and our video guide.

Learn how to create creamy wax melts in just a few simple steps to scent your home. With only 4 ingredients, follow our video and written tutorial to make these creamy pebbles.

Choosing the right mold is essential to personalizing your candles. Polycarbonate molds are lightweight and transparent, perfect for colored candles. Silicone molds are easy to release and ideal for intricate details. Aluminum molds resist heat well and are ideal for waxes requiring high temperatures. Latex molds offer original shapes. Be sure to choose a mold compatible with the type of wax used and to clean and store your molds thoroughly for maximum durability. Explore our guides to learn everything about using and choosing molds for your candle creations.