4CandlesUK Candle Making Supplies Blog

We have now launched our hand painted Santa Tealight Holders, which are available just for Christmas! These holders would look fantastic in a gift set, or by themselves sat on your candle stall and in your customer's ho... ho... homes!  The santa is 90mm high and 70mm wide at its widest and is supplied with its own safety label already attached. 

Bioglitter® is a fantastically versatile product which can be used in a wide range of applications! Within this blog post, we will explore some of the most common ways in which Bioglitter® can be used within candle making! Do you use Bioglitter® in another unique way? Let us know!  Bioglitter®, sometimes referred to as ecoglitter, is the newest product available on our website and is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic based glitter. Bioglitter® has been developed to tackle the part of micro-plastic pollution created by glitter and is sustainably based on biodegradable film made from plant derived renewable materials (primarily eucalyptus) and is sourced from responsibly managed plantations. Our Bioglitter® is cosmetic grade, naturally bio-degradable, suitable for vegans, has never been tested on animals, and is allergen free. Bioglitter® is physically 30-40% softer than traditional polyester glitter. We are an officially accredited Bioglitter® licensee, and o...

A common issue which candle makers face is keeping their wicks central when making container candles. Some candle makers choose to use everyday objects however these can be much more impractical and less reliable. This is where our Wick Centering Tool comes in! The Wick Centering Tool, which comes in three sizes, easily allows you to achieve a central wick every time! The 85mm Wick Centering Tool also comes with several wick holes which is ideal for multi-wick candles. Simply secure your sustainer to the bottom of your container, thread your pre-waxed wick through the central hole, place the wick centering tool over your container and use the notch to ensure your wick is kept taught. The Wick Centering Tool can be used repeatedly and is a vital accessory for any candle maker! Available at: https://www.4candles.co.uk/candle-making-accessories/equipment.html#wct