Since working in the candle industry beginning in 1997, I have been asked countless times by customers if we make dripless candles or more specifically, dripless taper candles. The short answer, based on the industry definition, is “yes”. So what is the industry standard for a dripless candle? Basically it means a candle that when …
Glass and other container candles have become one of the most preferred candle types in today’s market. Their most popular feature is the non-dripping aspect of this style of candle compared to other free-standing candles like pillars and tapers. The other factor is that width for width, these candles normally create a larger liquid pool …
In a nut shell, our Smelly Gel is a water based alternative to wax melts or tarts which are most commonly used in candles warmers as air fresheners. However, it is not limited only to use in tart warmers. While the gel has a stronger fragrance throw when it is warmed up, it can be …
I got a call the other day from a customer who had purchased a 4 inch candle ring to use with her pillar holders. The problem was that the candle rings were just a bit too big to sit on the lip of the holder and would slide down to the bottom. She wanted to return the …
One of the things that really ruins a display of tapers is when the candles are not standing straight in the holders. In addition to looking bad, a leaning taper candle could eventually start to drip, even if it is the dripless kind. There are 3 main reasons that taper candles lean. the base of the candle doesn’t …
Two of the most common complaints about candles are that the fragrance isn’t strong enough and that they don’t burn right. Candles, like most everything else, are made of multiple components. The main 2 parts are the wax and the wick. Then there can also be fragrance oil, additives, dyes, and a container (ie. jars, …