4CandlesUK Candle Making Supplies Blog

All wicks should be coated in wax before they are used. We offer pre-waxed candle wicks here for customers who prefer the convenience, but we also offer raw candle wick here for customers who enjoy priming their own wicks. Raw wick is unwaxed cotton wick. It is supplied in string-like format and is wound onto a cardboard bobbin. A step-by-step guide to priming your own wicks can be found below: Cut the required length of wick off the cardboard spool which it is supplied on.  Dip the wick into the melted wax and keep the wick in the melted wax until you see air bubbles rise to the surface. This generally takes a few seconds.  When this happens, it means that the wick has absorbed a sufficient amount of wax and the wick can now be removed from the wax. Run your fingers along the wick to remove any extra air bubbles and then lay flat on a hard surface. Once this has dried, we recommend repeating this procedure twice, but please note when doing the 2nd and 3rd layer you only nee...

Container candles are one of the most popular types of candles thanks to the variety of containers available. Additionally, making candles in containers you already own is both a lot of fun and kinder to the environment as re-using also eliminates the cost, energy, transport, and small amount of pollution associated with recycling. What you will need • Double Pan Set (to melt your wax) • Thermometer • Container wax • Candle Wick (pre-waxed with sustainers is best) • Inpex Dye (optional) • Escentscia Fragrance Oil (optional) Choosing a container It is always better considering the jars and tins you already own. Glasses and tea-cups can also be found at bric-a-brac stores, car boot, and charity shops (you will also be supporting that charity). Not a lot of glass is made using recycled glass – and glass which is recycled is usually processed overseas rather than locally – so it is best to re-use wherever possible rather than recycling or buying new if we are serious about reducing our fo...

  A new month is upon us and as we begin to enter the Summer, it is the perfect time to begin using cheerful Summer scents and exploring new lighter colours. Colours Warm sunshine colours such as Orange, Yellow, and Peach are all ideal as we transition from Spring to Summer. Additionally, adding a pop of eye-catching colour such as Light Pink or Turquoise will help to put both you and your customers in a holiday mood.  You can purchase a wide range of Inpex candle dyes here . Fragrances June is a wonderfully versatile month for fragrance. From cocktail fragrances to get you ready for a Summer break, to ripe and tropical fruity fragrances, there is something for everyone. Here are the top trends for this month: Prime Range -  Available Here 4Daisy Opening with top notes of wild berries and white peony, 4Daisy unfolds into a floral heart of jasmine and daisy, with a soft base of light sandalwood – perfectly encapsulating the essence of a daisy meadow. Aqua Joy Aqua Joy is a...