Candle Making Glossary
Our candle making glossary is in progress! Come back for new additions and exciting things to learn about candle making. This will be an in depth glossary of candle making terms that can get confusing but will soon be cleared up.
- Candle Types
The various types of candles available (i.e. votives, pillars, etc.). - Additives
Anything added to wax to alter it’s properties.
- Wax Types
They types of wax that can be used to make candles of all different grades.
- Wax Brands & Products
So many brands, so many products within each brand. This will break it down.
- Wick Types
The various choices of wicks explained. - Fragrance Types
The different options of fragrance types to choose from. - Coloring Types
The different options of dye/coloring types to choose from. - Tools
The tools needed to make candles broken down. - Candle Making Techniques
Various different techniques candle makers commonly use. - Common Measurements
Common measurement terms used in candle making. - Accessories
Accessories often used when making candles. - Scientific Terms
More scientific terms often used in candle making. - Common Mistakes
Common mistakes in candle making.




