Learn How to Make Candles

Course Description

“Learn How to Make Candles” is a hands-on course designed for anyone interested in crafting unique candles for personal use, gifting, or even starting a small business. You will learn about different types of wax (soy, paraffin, beeswax, and more), choosing the right wicks, adding colors and fragrances, and mastering safe melting and pouring techniques. Step by step, you’ll create your own candles in various styles—container candles, molded candles, and decorative designs.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to design custom candles, experiment with scents and shapes, and explore the basics of packaging and selling your creations if you want to turn your passion into profit.

What you'll learn in this course

• Types of wax and their uses in candle making

• How to choose and size wicks correctly

• Safe melting, pouring, and curing techniques

• Adding colors and fragrances to candles

• Making container, molded, and decorative candles

• Tips for troubleshooting common candle-making issues

• Basic packaging and selling ideas for small businesses

 

Requirements

• No prior experience is needed—perfect for beginners

• Basic kitchen equipment (double boiler or microwave-safe container, stirring spoon)

• Candle-making supplies (wax, wicks, fragrance oils, dyes, containers or molds)

• A safe workspace to melt and pour wax