candle making inspiration and ideas

Candle project ideas, recipes, and more

Looking for inspiration or a creative idea for your next batch of candles? Check out our candle projects and recipes below, or get inspired by what other makers are creating. Have an idea for a project? Let us know by sending an email to [email protected].

Soy candle wedding favors
Super customizable and beginner-friendly, this project ensures everyone leaves your wedding with a meaningful, handmade memento.
Succulent candles
Channel the warm days of spring with these simple, adorable succulent candles.
DIY citronella candles
These Citronella candles are the perfect accessory for warm weather
mica project inspiration
Soap, wax melts, and wickless candles
Tie-dye wax melts
Get creative with these tie-dye inspired marbled wax melts.
Summer season inspiration
Bath and body, candles, and more.
Ice cream scoop candles
Learn how to make these looks-so-good-you-could-eat-it ice cream scoop candles.
Watermelon popsicle soap
Cool down and lather up with our easy homemade popsicle soap tutorial.
Himalayan pink salt scrub
This salt scrub will leave your skin feeling refreshingly soft and smooth.
Sugar scrub bars
Learn how to make these exfoliating sugar scrub bars.
Cozy coffee shop inspiration
Wake up your product line with these café-inspired candle and wax melt ideas.
Maker inspiration: uplifting lemon candles and soap
Brighten up your collection with lemon-inspired candles, soap, and body care products.
Sphere soap bars
Turn an everyday task like washing hands into a sensory-awakening experience.
Marble candles
Add an artsy touch to your candles—the marbling technique adds swirls and streaks of color directly to the candle wax.
Decorative geometric pillar candles
Decorative pillar candles have risen in the ranks—learn how to make you own!
Business ideas: increase sales with unique wax melt projects
Create interactive experiences, fragrance samples, and more.
Candle project idea: Strawberries and cream 3-wick candle
Let your creativity shine with this fun and versatile Strawberries and Cream project.
Candle project idea: creative wax embeds
Add a unique touch to your candles with these beginner-friendly, fun wax embed ideas.
Soap, candle, and reed diffuser box for men
Surprise him with this sleek, understated gift box this holiday season.
Charcoal and coffee soap scrub bars
This tough scrub bar is full of exfoliants and will leave your skin feeling refreshed.
Diamond soap
Add a little bling to your handwashing with this fun and oh-so-cute gem-inspired hand soap project.
Loofah soap
Luxurious loofah soaps provide the benefits of exfoliation to the skin, with the added aesthetics of the natural loofah sponge.
Recycled wax fire starters
These wax fire starters are a great project for repurposing leftover wax, wick trimmings, and paper towels from candle making.
Soy wax melts
Soy wax melts are quick and simple to make. Learn how to make soy wax melts to sell alongside your candle line with this customizable tutorial.
Honeycomb facial soaps
In need of a spa day? Relax with these soothing DIY facial soaps.
Spa day in a box
Spread a little self-care with this fun, giftable project idea. 
Floating candles
Floating candles are a great beginner project, can be used to create a simple, but elegant display!
Dinosaur hand soaps
Add a little fun to your family’s hand washing routine with these cute dinosaur soaps.
Tilted layer container candle
Tilt it up a notch with this beach-inspired tilted layer candle tutorial.
Mason jar tealight holders
Easy DIY guide to make mason jar tealight holders and mason jar lanterns. Great decor for weddings or any special gathering.
Layered pillar candle with soy wax
Add a layer of interest to the basic pillar candle.
Enamel mug candles
Bring the coziness of a campfire indoors with this fun and simple enamel mug candle project.

Seasonal and holiday projects

Bleeding heart wax melts
Here’s an idea for a cheeky DIY Valentine's Day project – perfect for giving as a gift or keeping for yourself.
Valentine's day inspiration
Candles, wax melts, and projects
Embedded heart container candle
By changing the cookie cutter design you can have a candle for any season or occasion.
Pumpkin chai candles
Turn this seasonal coffee shop favorite into a irresistible candle.
Fall candle line inspiration
From warm and cozy to sweet gourmand and everything in between, our fall-themed candle collections will help inspire your creativity this season.
Halloween inspiration
Candles, melts, fragrances, and more
DIY home fragrance ideas to celebrate classic Halloween icons
Pay homage to Halloween icons with these candle, soap, and wax melt projects.
Peppermint mocha latte candle
Bring the coffeehouse home with this warm, inviting latte candle project.
Home fragrance guide for the holidays
Use fragrance to evoke the spirit of the season in your home.
Beeswax christmas tree ornament
Beeswax ornaments are eco-friendly and easy to make.
Lump of coal soap
Whether you've been naughty or nice, these lump of coal hand soaps are a fun, simple project perfect for the holiday season.
Christmas candles
Creative DIY ideas to brighten up the season
Holiday soy candle tins
Add a little holiday cheer to the basic candle tin in this gift-worthy candle tutorial.
Winter holiday inspiration
DIY giftable projects, candle line inspiration, and holiday fragrances
Holiday boxed gift set
Spread a little holiday cheer with this fun, giftable project.

Fragrance oil guides Learn more about our fragrance oils.

Woody fragrance oils for every season
Woodsy scents for spring, summer, fall, and winter.
PS,* I love you: An overview of pumpkin spice scents for fall
Though autumn officially arrives the third week of September, for many, the true herald of autumn is the return of all things pumpkin.
Pine fragrance oil guide
Each of our pine scents offers something a bit different, with major and minor notes that distinguish each scent from the other members of the family.

Stories and interviews

Explore these inspiring stories of creative entrepreneurs and small business owners who use their skills and passion to make a positive change. And if you have a unique story of your own, we'd love to hear it!

Talking with Bright Black—candles with a purpose
Tiffany and Dariel, the founders of Bright Black, create candles with a purpose. Learn more about their inspiring mission.
Life lessons through candle making with Fréres Branchiaux
What began as a way to earn extra spending money, give back to the community, and learn about running a business is now a thriving candle brand.
Building community and brand with Frostbeard Studio
Tom and Roxie share how their passion for books and reading grew into a business.
Wholesale success with Southern Elegance Candle Co.
D’Shawn Russell has quickly grown her candle company by leveraging a successful wholesale strategy.
From sound to scent with Shining Sol Candle Company
Thinking a new hobby may help to liven up his routine, Pete Evick traded guitar picks for candle wicks and began exploring candle making.
Authentic brand story with Wax Cabin Candle Co.
Jennifer Gunn leveraged her skills in graphic design and product branding to launch a candle business.
Chatting with Witty Wicks Candles
We caught up with Aubry Panek to learn more about her candle making journey.
Candle fundraisers: a teacher's story
Chris Gibson is a special education teacher who uses candle making as an effective learning tool and fundraising program for his class.
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