Month: September 2013

Effective But Cheap Fire Starters

Today at Keystone Candle we introduced our new Fire Starters.  This new product is easy to use, affordable, and effective.  Starting with a paper cupcake baking cup, we add a pile of our wick clippings from regular candle production, then pour wax into the cup to keep it all together and create a hot, long …

Sale on Bayberry 8 oz Jar Candles For Limited Time

Christmas time is fast approaching and bayberry candles will be in high demand.  We have put our 8 oz Bayberry soy jar candles on sale for a limited time.  These bayberry candles come in a modern looking glass jar with straight sides and a flat lid.  This scented candle will burn for around 70 to …

What is the Strongest Candle Fragrance?

Before we can identify the strongest fragrance, we should determine a family of fragrances that we prefer. These families include: Florals, Perfumes, Fruits, Berries, Melons, Sweet, Spicy, Bakery, Pine, Woody, Exotic, and Incense Type. These are just some of the major categories. This identification process will help eliminate types you aren’t interested in. From here …

What are the Recent Trends in Candle Fragrances?

Fragrances in candles have developed quite a bit over the past few decades. In the late 80’s and early 90’s fragrance choices were primarily dedicated to florals. There are so many different types of flowers each with their own specific character. Because of this diversity, it was easy to find something to please the majority …

Why is Fragrance so Important in Candles?

You must first understand what fragrances are and how they are perceived by the individual. Whatever the source there are fragrance molecules that are released into the air from its origin. Some of these molecules enter the nasal passage when we breathe. They come in contact with the sensitive nerve endings in the sinus cavity. …