Whether you add color to your candles or leave them dye-free, they will be affected by natural and/or artificial light at some point. Like the way sunlight will turn white fabrics yellow or cause bright colors to fade, dye-free candles will start to yellow and dyed wax will eventually fade. Fragrances with a high vanillin […]
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How to solve candle mixing issues
When the wax is not at a hot enough temperature, the fragrance may not go into solution and some of it may settle to the bottom of your pouring pitcher or candle. This can cause a poor or inconsistent scent throw. When the wax is at the optimal temperature of 85°C the fragrance will be […]
Compare Cast Soap
Gietzeep vergelijken Al onze Crystal Melt & Pour producten zijn vrij van parabenen, conserveermiddelen en PEG. PRODUCT UITERLIJK CERTIFICERING SMELTPUNT SCHUIMEN (1-10) BELANGRIJKSTE KENMERKEN: SULFAATVRIJ MPG-VRIJ Gietzeep Afrikaanse Zwarte Zeep 58°C (136°F) 8 Gemaakt met Afrikaanse zwarte zeep V V Gietzeep Aloë Vera 55 ° C (131 ° F) 5 Gemaakt met aloë vera V […]
Soap Lather Additive Test
We tested the following additives, as listed below: Control Formula with 5% superfat Control Formula with 8% superfat 8% superfat: 50% Olive Oil, 25% Coconut Oil, 25% Palm Oil, Distilled Water Sodium Lactate 7 gram per 450 gram of oil: 50% Olive Oil, 25% Coconut Oil, 25% Palm Oil, Distilled Water Soap made with sodium […]
Beginner’s Guide to Soapmaking: How to make Melt and Pour soap
Melt and pour soap is a great option for beginners. All you have to do is melt the premade base, customize it with your favorite colors and scents, and pour into a mold. Once you get the hang of the process, you can experiment with advanced techniques like layers and swirls. Cold process soap is […]
How to Make Melt and Pour Soap
Here is a simple and basic guide on how to make melt and pour soap. Pretty much every soap making recipe starts with the few steps mentioned in this post, a great help for first time soap makers… The Crystal Melt & Pour Soap range is the success story of Stephenson Personal Care. Sold globally, […]
Choose a candle wick
For beginners and more advanced candlemakers alike (even though they won’t always admit it), the most confusing and difficult aspect of candlemaking is the choice of the right type and size of wick! And indeed, the correct burning behavior of your candles will depend for more than 90% on the correct wick choice: too small […]