Whether you’re hoping to adopt a new hobby, switch careers entirely or simply unleash a bit of pent-up creativity over the weekend, learning how to make candles at home can be a wonderful activity—and ...

There’s something undeniably peaceful about crafting your own candle from start to finish. From the gentle melting of wax to the quiet moment of setting a wick, the whole process invites you to slow ...

Compared to IKEA furniture and other purchases, candles come ready-to-use. But before you grab your lighter, you should grab your scissors. Trimming the wick of a candle before lighting—even for the ...

Tape two wooden skewers together at either end so they look like a pair of chopsticks stuck together. This is your wick support. You’ll notice that the wicks have little metal disks at one end: those ...

Generally soy (and other plant-based wax) reign supreme over paraffin candles, which are cheaper but burn faster. Because soy, beeswax, and other plant-based waxes are softer, they don’t take as much ...

We asked Jon Bresler, the founder and owner of LAFCO New York, to share his tips for getting the most out of your candle every time you burn it. Come prepared. You need a wick trimmer (Bresler ...

TRIPLE-WICK candles feel like the height of luxury, especially in the middle of a cold, dark winter. But, do you know how to correctly light yours whilst not wasting matches? In a Tiktok, Sidney Raz, ...