General Wax Candle Manufacturing

Candle Making Instructions

Welcome to our candle making instructions section!

In this section we will explore the techniques and principles of candle making as a hobby. We will start out with some important background information on wax and candles:


arrowWhat every candlemaker should know.

The basics of wax and candles. Sources and types of wax used in candle making, wicks, etc.

arrowWhat you'll need to make candles.

A beginner's guide to candle making. Discusses the basic supplies and start up costs for making different types of candles.

arrowThe First Step.

Preparing your candle making area.

arrowMelting Wax.

Step by step instructions for the safe double boiler method of melting wax.

arrowHow to identify Genwax additives.

Got your additives mixed up? Here is a visual guide to help you determine which additive is which.

arrowMake me!

Step by step candle making instructions for making different types of candles.

arrowCandle making formulas and recipes.

Some basic formulas for making common candles, with pictures and notes.

arrowTroubleshooting guide.

Having trouble making the perfect candle? We've compiled this helpful guide for candlemakers of any skill level.

arrowCandle making journals.

Keep records of your formulas and procedures for reproducible results! Hobbyist and Advanced versions available.

arrowCandle making classes.

Come learn the art of candlemaking from our staff of professionals! Each month we offer a new class that teaches different aspects of candlemaking.


Questions? Email to Classes or call 1-800-WAX-STOR to get answers.