We get tons of questions about wick assemblies every day at YouWish. This article describes what a wick assembly is,…
Candle making
A beginner’s guide: Candle Waxes
Every autumn, summer nights give way to cool, crisp evenings. If you’re anything like us, you pull out the cozy…
How to solve candle frosting?
Frosting is a byproduct of a natural wax, and is caused by the growth of tiny crystals on the surfaces…
Hobby store candle making
Candle making is a popular hobby that allows individuals to create their own unique and fragrant candles. Whether you want…
How to solve clumpy and wet candle wax
Soy wax is a natural product, and may vary slightly from batch to batch. Sometimes you will get oily flakes…
How to solve cloudy candle wax
During the manufacturing process, the soybean oil is being constantly stirred which allows air into the oil. As the wax…
How to prevent candle wax discoloring
Whether you add color to your candles or leave them dye-free, they will be affected by natural and/or artificial light…
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…
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…
