Candle Making
Freedom Soy Wax Review: Months of Real Use in My Garage Studio
Five months, a dozen market weeks, and one unheated garage. Marla Quinlan on the soy wax she keeps restocking.
A Saturday market rush, a returning customer, and the soy wax that has held up through four years of booth mornings.
Five months, a dozen market weeks, and one unheated garage. Marla Quinlan on the soy wax she keeps restocking.
A side-by-side look at American Soy Organics Freedom Soy Wax and paraffin wax, based on my own pours, wick tests, and farmers market results.
Ten practical reasons the Freedom Soy Wax earns a spot on a home candle maker's shelf.
A Saturday market rush, a returning customer, and the soy wax that has held up through four years of booth mornings.
A home candle maker's step by step routine for smooth soy tops, no frosting, and no wet spots, using the American Soy Organics Freedom Soy Wax as the main wax.
What works, what does not, and who should skip it, from someone who pours every week.
I poured with these wicks every week for months. Here's what held up, what didn't, and what I'd tell a friend before they bought a 100-pack.
A side by side look at EricX Light Wicks and Wooden Wicks for home candle makers, based on real pours.
Ten practical reasons the EricX Light wicks earn a spot on a home candle maker's shelf.
A short story from a farmers market candle maker about how the EricX Light Wicks fit into her routine.
A home candle maker's step by step process for choosing the right wick and getting it perfectly centered, using the EricX Light Wicks.
What works, what does not, and who should skip the EricX Light Wicks, from someone who pours every week.
Marla Quinlan tests the EricX Light Pouring Pot over months of weekly pours, from first batch to Saturday market booth.
A side by side look at EricX Light Pouring Pot and a Glass Measuring Cup for home candle makers, based on real pours.
If you are pouring candles from a kitchen pitcher, these ten reasons will make you want a dedicated pouring pot.
A Saturday morning in the garage, a dented soup pot, and the EricX Light Pouring Pot that finally replaced it.
A step by step guide from a home candle maker who has melted more wax than she cares to count, using the EricX Light Pouring Pot as the recommended tool.
What works, what does not, and who should skip the EricX Light Pouring Pot, from someone who pours every week.
Months of weekly pours, two dozen test candles, and one honest verdict on the Fiora Naturals sampler.
A side by side look at Fiora Naturals Fragrance Oil Set and Essential Oils for home candle makers, based on real pours.
Ten practical reasons the Fiora Naturals Fragrance Oil Set earns a spot on a home candle maker's shelf.
Marla Quinlan brought a tray of test melts to her Saturday market booth. Here is what her customers taught her about scent.
A straight-talking guide to measuring fragrance oil, pouring at the right temperature, and actually testing whether your candle smells as good as it should.
What works, what does not, and who should skip the Fiora Naturals Fragrance Oil Set, from someone who pours every week.
Marla Quinlan tests the SHOWIN Candle Jars over months of weekly pours, from first batch to Saturday market booth.
A side by side look at SHOWIN Candle Jars and Candle Tins for home candle makers, based on real pours.
A home candle maker's plain-spoken case for the SHOWIN Candle Jars at a Saturday market booth.
A short story from a farmers market candle maker about how the SHOWIN Candle Jars fit into her routine.
A step by step guide from a home candle maker, using the SHOWIN Candle Jars as the recommended tool.
What works, what does not, and who should skip the SHOWIN Candle Jars, from someone who pours every week.
Five months, a dozen market weeks, and one unheated garage. Marla Quinlan on the soy wax she keeps restocking.
What works, what does not, and who should skip it, from someone who pours every week.
I poured with these wicks every week for months. Here's what held up, what didn't, and what I'd tell a friend before they bought a 100-pack.
What works, what does not, and who should skip the EricX Light Wicks, from someone who pours every week.
Marla Quinlan tests the EricX Light Pouring Pot over months of weekly pours, from first batch to Saturday market booth.
What works, what does not, and who should skip the EricX Light Pouring Pot, from someone who pours every week.
Months of weekly pours, two dozen test candles, and one honest verdict on the Fiora Naturals sampler.
What works, what does not, and who should skip the Fiora Naturals Fragrance Oil Set, from someone who pours every week.
Marla Quinlan tests the SHOWIN Candle Jars over months of weekly pours, from first batch to Saturday market booth.
What works, what does not, and who should skip the SHOWIN Candle Jars, from someone who pours every week.