What you'll learn

  • 🕯️ Discover the various types of wax and master when and how to use them for perfect molds and containers!
  • 🔥 Master the art of selecting the right wick size and type for optimal candle burning and amazing fragrance throw by the course's end!
  • 🌿 Learn to choose the finest fragrances and seamlessly integrate essential oils into your candle creations!
  • 🎨 Unlock the secrets of using color to craft breathtaking effects in both pillar and container candles!
  • 🎁 Get creative with themes and decorations for candles, perfect for special occasions, gifts, or even sales!

Course Content

Introduction

4 lectures
Introduction
How To Improve Your Course Experience
Candle Making Common Terms - Glossary
Candle Recipes

Getting Started

17 lectures
Introduction to Getting Started
Preparing a Safe Workspace
Equipment
Brief Introduction to Wax
Detailed Information about Waxes
How to Choose Which Wax To Use
Temperatures For Heating and Pouring Wax
Additives
Overview Of Wicks
In Depth Look at Wicks
Colours
Fragrancing Your Candles
How To Get a Stronger Scent Throw
Using Essential Oils in your Candles
Molds

mason jars, wine glasses, silicone cake, cans

Finding Suppliers
Clearing up

Making a Pillar Candle

8 lectures
Introduction to Making Pillar Candles
Making a Basic Pillar Candle
Making a Pyramid Pillar Candle
Making a Spherical Pillar Candle
Making a Taper Candle
Making A Set Of Citrus Votive Candles
Making a Chunk Pillar Candle
Making Floating Candles, Tea Lights and a Candle Using a Silicone Mold

Making Container Candles

4 lectures
Introduction to Container Candles
Making A Citronella Candle In A Flowerpot
Making Container Candle Using Tilting Effect
Making Ombre Candles

Candle Safety and Testing

2 lectures
Candle Safety & How to Get The Most Out Of Your Candles
Testing Your Candles

Making Wax Tarts

3 lectures
Introduction To Wax Tarts
Making Wax Tarts in a Clamshell
Making Wax Tarts in a Milky Way Mold

Specialty Candles

9 lectures
Introduction to Specialty Candles
Making a Gel Candle
Fragrancing Gel Candles
Making a Cafe Latte Candle
Making the Cup Cake Candle Base
Decorating The Cup Cake Candle
Making an Ice Candle
Making a Massage Candle
Making a Water Candle

Beeswax Candles

5 lectures
Introduction to Beeswax Candles
Using Beeswax in Your Candles
Making a Beeswax Candle
Making a Rolled Beeswax Taper Candle
Making a Rolled Beeswax Beehive Candle

Decorating Candles and Containers

4 lectures
Introduction To Decorating Candles and Containers
Decorating Candles

coffee beans

Decorating a Container Candle With a Wax Flower
Decorating Containers

ribbon, beads, beads on wire. Can with string, jar with cinnamon sticks, ribbon, silk flowers, paint, glitter, red and white string/ribbon for peppermint, artificial berries and leaves

Troubleshooting

2 lectures
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting tips and fixes

Bonus Section

1 lecture
Bonus Lecture

Description

🔥 Discover the art of candle making with our expert course and create stunning candles using beeswax, paraffin, and soy wax! Learn a myriad of fun techniques to illuminate your space.

🌿 Enjoy the benefits of crafting your own candles by steering clear of toxic ingredients commonly found in commercial candles. Personalize your creations with your choice of colors and fragrances.

In this course, you will master the following:

  • 🕯️ Understanding how candles work
  • 🌟 Identifying different types of wax and selecting the best for pillar and container candles
  • 🎨 Perfect approaches to color candles and create stunning effects
  • 🧵 Insights into wicks: their varieties and selecting the best for your candles
  • ✨ Exploring the 2 types of fragrance, their advantages and disadvantages, and the ideal choice for candle crafting
  • 🏡 Setting up a safe workspace for candle making
  • 🔪 Necessary equipment, mostly common kitchen tools you already possess
  • 🦄 Utilizing the 2 main types of molds and sourcing affordable candle containers to start crafting without breaking the bank

💡 Watch and learn to create regular pillar, container candles, massage candles, wax tarts, floating candles, and tea lights. Enhance your craft with whipped wax techniques for fabulous candles!

🎁 A special section covers decorating your candles and containers, perfect for gift-giving or even selling your beautiful creations.

👨‍🏫 I will guide you step-by-step through the magical process of candle making, ensuring you can confidently craft your own creations thereafter.

🌈 By the end of this course, gain all the knowledge and skills needed to design your unique candle creations using diverse molds, fragrances, and colors.

Who this course is for:

  • 💫 Enthusiasts eager to learn candle making with various techniques for personal use, gifts, or business.
  • 🎨 Individuals seeking a new creative hobby.
  • 🧼 Those familiar with soap making will find familiar techniques like melting, pouring, and achieving color effects useful for candle making.
  • 💚 Anyone seeking safer candles with fewer health risks by avoiding harmful petrochemicals found in synthetic fragrances.
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Course Reviews

  • 😀 Udemy User
    5
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    5
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    4
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    3.5
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    4
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    5
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    5
  • 😀 Lynne Bailey
    5

    Enjoyed the class

  • 😀 Katerina Mangana
    5
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    5
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    4
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    5
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    5
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    4.5
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    4.5
  • 😀 Natalie Moore
    5

    Really good course. Everything was clearly and eloquently explained, and the additional written resources were particularly helpful for going back and revising over. The troubleshooting was really useful for pinpointing errors I had made and I believe I will get plenty of use re-examining lessons in the future. Haven't done the assignment yet purely because I am waiting to re-do it having examined where I think I went wrong first time. Many thanks for such a helpful and interesting course.

  • 😀 Cristina Bechis
    5
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    5

    Amazing

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    3

    Il est juste en anglais!

  • 😀 Jacqueline payet
    4
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    5
  • 😀 Esmarie Cloete
    5

    Learned a few valuable lessons and I'm now ready to start my first candle and wax melts

  • 😀 Marie
    4
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    5
  • 😐 Nicola Kaziewicz
    3

    I feel some of the information confusing as it doesn't cover the wax mix you need for soy wax to use in pillar candles. some of the information states you cannot use soy wax for pillar candles then she makes one with soy wax and doesn't explain what mix she uses for it.

  • 😀 vanessa lopes
    5
  • 😀 Maria Goulandri
    5

    Candle making offers a variety of creative possibilities, and the choice of molds and waxes can significantly influence the final outcome. I recently completed the candle making course, and I must say it exceeded my expectations in every aspect. The comprehensive coverage of various candle molds, waxes, and techniques has truly elevated my candle-making skills. Overall, this course is a must for anyone interested in candle making. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, the diverse content and expert guidance make it a worthwhile investment.

  • 😀 Victoria
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    5
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    4
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    5
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    5
  • 😀 Annelize Engelbrecht
    5

    As a beginner I did not realize how much levels there is to cover making a descent candle according to your preferences. It's like learning a new language.

  • 😀 rv limbani
    5

    more informative lactures

  • 😐 Hera Rahman
    3

    she is a good teacher and language is also easy BUT she does not elaborate for eg. The recipes of candles the heat and pour temperature are not written plus in many videos i found missing information. As these are for learning purpose more details should be provided.

  • 😀 Iancu Daniela-Giorgiana
    4
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    5
  • 😀 Nalin Raina
    5

    easy to understand nice tutorial ❤️

  • 😐 Nagham Al Hendi
    3

    all is great and simple

  • 😀 Joana Mena-Torres
    4.5
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    3.5
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    5
  • 😀 Adamson oluwadamilola
    5

    explanations are easy to understand

  • 😀 Abdulaziz Khalaf
    5
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    2
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    5
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    5
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    4
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    4
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    5
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    4.5
  • 😀 Jeanne Kaczorowski
    5

    So far, so good!

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    5
  • 😀 Amanda Olson
    5

    Very clear and broken down in a way that makes sense.

  • 😐 Priyanka
    3
  • 😀 Konstantina Deletari
    5

    Shona is a great teacher. I 've learned a lot of imprtant information. Thank you Shona!

  • 😀 Nene C. Oluwagbohun
    5

    I love the simplicity of the class and it’s quite detailed. Thanks

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