Kombucha and Kefir and Kvass, Oh My!

Kombucha and Kefir and Kvass, Oh My!

Probiotic drinks are increasing in popularity due to their powerful effect on one’s health, especially the gut area. Recent research indicates an unhealthy colon can create many other serious health problems. If the colon is sick, many other systems in the human body can be 

Trends in Candle Jar Branding

Trends in Candle Jar Branding

In the candle making business, you have a lot of creative leeway when choosing your scents, candle jars, and overall packaging design. There are many ways to differentiate your candle products from all the other candles on store shelves. Upcoming candle industry trends should be 

Understanding Candle Safety Standards

Understanding Candle Safety Standards

If you’re starting a candle making business, it’s important to understand that there’s more to it than choosing attractive candle jars and pleasing scents. While those aspects of your candle business are important, a primary focus as a responsible business owner should be the safety 

Tips for Labeling Your Candle Jars

Tips for Labeling Your Candle Jars

Creating labels for your candle jars involves more than a catchy name and scent details. Candle jar labeling is an important aspect of ensuring your customer’s safety. The National Candle Association promotes safe candle usage and offers guidance for providing your customers with accurate labels. 

How to Make Your Own Container Candles

How to Make Your Own Container Candles

If you love having candle jars around your home to refresh the air and provide a nice ambience, you might consider making your own candles as a hobby. You may even consider making candles as a side business to earn extra cash. Candle making is 

The Science of Candles

The Science of Candles

The simplicity of a burning candle is a beautiful sight and it may surprise you to learn just how much science is actually taking place behind the scenes. For hundreds of years, experts have been studying the chemistry and physics at work when a candle 

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SUPPLIES FOR YOUR CANDLES

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SUPPLIES FOR YOUR CANDLES

From wax to wicks to jars and labels, choosing the right supplies can make or break your customer’s experience of your product. It’s important to put some forethought into the supplies you use to create your candle products. Making the wrong decisions can negatively influence 

Calculating Your Candle Burn Time

Calculating Your Candle Burn Time

As a candlemaker, you should know how to calculate the burn time for your products. You’ll want to provide this information to your customers and make sure you are selling a long-burning, high-quality candles. Candle Burn Calculations There are several calculations you can do so 

The History of Candle Making

The History of Candle Making

People have been generating light using candles for thousands of years. In early times, candles were a necessity and people used a variety of natural ingredients to make the light they needed. Prior to the early 1900’s, candles were the only source of artificial light 

Can I Bottle My Essential Oils in Plastic?

Can I Bottle My Essential Oils in Plastic?

Essential oils are concentrated plant compounds, each having their own aromatic and medicinal properties and purposes. Essential oils need to be properly stored in an airtight essential oil-safe bottle. Many essential oil makers question the safety of both plastic and glass bottles when storing the