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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].

Crafting Cozy Vibes: DIY Home Fragrance Projects

Elevate your hosting game—and save yourself the trouble of tending to candles while also entertaining—by including a scentscaping routine in your guest-prep checklist.

Layered Scented Candles

Make layered scented candles featuring single-note scents.

Maker Inspiration: Dried Botanical Wax Projects

Dried botanicals are beautiful. From vibrant pressed flowers to aesthetically pleasing herbs, dried fruit slices, and whole spices—there’s no question that these adornments can elevate the look of handmade products.

Enchanting mermaid candles and melts

These enchanting mermaid candles and melts celebrate our favorite aspects of this (supposedly) mythical creature.

Maker inspiration: Upscale citronella candles

We share modern and delightful ways to elevate the classic citronella candle.

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.

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.

Add a little bling to your handwashing with this fun and oh-so-cute gem-inspired hand soap project.

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 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

Maker inspiration: Pumpkin candles for any aesthetic

Whether they make you think of heirloom pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, fall harvest-style gourds, pumpkin patches — there's a pumpkin for everyone!

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.

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.

Pumpkin chai candles

Turn this seasonal coffee shop favorite into a irresistible candle.

Winter holiday inspiration

DIY giftable projects, candle line inspiration, and holiday fragrances

Christmas candles

Creative DIY ideas to brighten up the season

Holiday boxed gift set

Spread a little holiday cheer with this fun, giftable project.

Holiday soy candle tins

Add a little holiday cheer to the basic candle tin in this gift-worthy candle tutorial.

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.

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.

Valentine's day inspiration

Candles, wax melts, and 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.

Embedded heart container candle

By changing the cookie cutter design you can have a candle for any season or occasion.

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.