Candle Brain is undergoing a “from-scratch” overhaul and redesign to make the site more user-friendly and allow for more features and perks. We have retained many of the original features, such as supplier lists and an expanded candle maker’s dictionary, while adding new tools like the fragrance load calculator and other complementary benefits. We are also spending a lot of time on our online library to make sure it is a real wealth of knowledge. Currently, we are reinstituting our Friday FAQs to help answer the internet’s most important candle-making questions. This overhaul will also allow us to introduce new and exciting features in the months to come. We are always looking for experienced candlemakers who enjoy teaching to join our cause by writing informative articles on the art of candle making and the home-based candle-making business. All articles will be peer reviewed before publishing, and if you are interested in being part of the Candle Brain project, please reach out to us at info@candlebrain.com. We hope you enjoy our content, and we encourage you to share our link with all your candle-making friends and in groups in which you are subscribed and are allowed to share this kind of information. So here is to the future of candles and the site dedicated to the art, science, and business of all things candles. -Candle Brain Staff
How many scents should I start my candle-making journey with?
If you’re starting out and have never made a candle before, it’s best to begin with one fragrance. The reason for this is that it’s more important to learn the process of making a safe candle before worrying about its scent. Once you have perfected making one candle with one scent, you have gained enough knowledge of the process to start working with more scents. After you have some confidence and experience making candles, you can then tackle 3 to 5 scents. The most surprising thing new candle makers often discover quickly is that different fragrances can require different wick sizes and even types. No matter how you decide to tackle your first candle-making experience, always remember that it’s better to make the safest candle than the best-smelling one. Eventually, you will be able to create a candle that is both!