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Creammaker BTMS 25 Factsheet

  Description: Creammaker BTMS 25 is a naturally derived, cationic self-emulsifying wax & conditioner consisting of 75% of cetearyl alcohol and 25% of behentrimonium methosulfate (derived from...

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Trimming Your Wick

There are two main reasons for trimming your wick. The first is safety and the second is efficiency . Carbon balls are a result of several factors and with a lot of testing and patience they can be...

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The Humble Wick Tab

It’s a very underrated and extremely misunderstood, but highly important piece of candle equipment. The humble wick tab plays a really important role in the safety of your candles. If you have ever...

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Fragrance Load Chart

We have done the fragrance load calculations for you with this handy excel doc. Use this chart to quickly show the fragrance load from 6-12% for all of our glassware, moulds, tea lights and tins....

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French Green Clay Face Mask

                                                                  This super moisturising, creamy face mask, is made with French green clay and grape seed oil.  It is easy to make and glides on to the...

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Goats Milk Bath Soak

Goat's milk has long been coveted as in important ingredient in skin care.  Known for its gentleness, goats milk powder is a wonderful emollient that helps protect the skins barrier whilst encouraging...

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Bath Salt Recipe Base

Baths salts are and easy and fun product to make at home and can be customised in so many different ways.  Start with our basic base recipe and substitute your favourite oils, fragrances and botanicals...

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Wooden Wicks

We are asked about wooden wicks on a daily basis and if we are not asked, then it's a very popular search term. You wont find wooden wicks on our website for a very good reason.   We used to offer...

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What is Lye?

Lye, or caustic soda, is a highly toxic substance used in soap making to promote the process of saponification.   Don't be alarmed at the 'highly toxic' label however, as during the saponification...

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Candle Safety: Why You Should Avoid Adding Botanicals to Your Candles

In summary, it is not safe to add dried flowers or herbs to your candles. Safety is of utmost importance in candle making, which involves using the correct wick, trimming wicks, and refraining from...

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Why does my soy candle have a lumpy, curdled top?

Although making soy candles can be fun and very rewarding, sometimes it can be the most frustrating and stressful hobby or business. An ideal candle will have a smooth finish to the top, no wet spots,...

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What is the difference between all of the waxes?

Deciding you want to start making candles is the easy part.  Figuring out what you need and how to do it is a little more complicated. To get you started, we explain in simple terms, the differences...

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How much wax do i need?

So you have all these different sizes and shapes of glassware and you want to make candles.  How do you know how much wax you need to melt to fill them? Watch our short helpful video that goes through...

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Is it tunnelling or is it something else?

You've made some beautiful candles: they smell great: they look fantastic: Now it's time to burn them. You light your first, walk away and come back some time later to find your candle is burning...

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How to make a reed diffuser.

Making a reed diffuser has got to be one of the easiest products to make to add to your brand. Follow these 5 simples steps below to create your own personalised reed diffuser. Choose your container....

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Understanding IFRA certificates.

What is an IFRA certificate? An IFRA is a specific document supplied by a fragrance manufacturer, that states the safe percentages that the fragrance can be used at in different products. Typically...

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Bath Salt Flower Cakes

These bath salt cakes are absolutely gorgeous and are the perfect addition to a relaxing spa experience at home. Easy to make, the ingredients in our cakes are easily substituted to whatever salts or...

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Bath Salt Gems

Treat yourself or a loved one with these gorgeous heart shaped bath gems.  Made from relaxing bath salts, these little gems are perfect for throwing into your tub to create the perfect, relaxing bath...

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Mother's Day Bath Whip Scrub

This gorgeous body scrub is super simple to make and is the perfect present for mum on Mother's Day.   Choose your own carrier oils and salts or sugar to personalise it for your loved one.  It's easy,...

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Measuring Candle Fragrance

When measuring candle fragrance, there are a few common mistakes that can affect the overall quality and scent throw of your candles. Some of these mistakes include: Not using enough fragrance oil:...

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