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Candle Making Course Lesson 5: Candle colours and dyes explained for beginners
Colour can completely change the personality of a candle. A soft ivory candle can feel calm and minimal, pastel shades can create a delicate decorative look, while rich red, green, blue or gold-toned candles can instantly feel festive. But colouring candle wax is not the same as colouring paper, resin or soap. A colourant that […]
Candle Making Course Lesson 4: How to choose the right wick for your candle
Choosing the right wick is one of the most important parts of candle making. You can use good wax, a beautiful container and a lovely fragrance, but if the wick is too small or too large, the candle may tunnel, smoke, burn unevenly or become unsafe. In Lesson 4 of the STM Creator Academy Candle […]
Lesson 3: Which candle wax is right for you? Soy, paraffin, beeswax, gel wax and more explained
Learn which candle wax is best for jar, pillar, mould, diya, decorative and gel candles in this beginner-friendly candle wax guide. Course: STM Creator Academy Candle Making CourseLesson: 3 of 30Skill level: BeginnerCourse progress: 3/30 lessons publishedCompletion: 10% Choosing the right wax is one of the first important decisions in candle making. Different waxes melt, […]
Lesson 2: Essential candle making supplies for beginners
Learn the essential candle making supplies beginners need, from wax and wicks to moulds, fragrance, colours, thermometers and safety tools. Course: STM Creator Academy Candle Making CourseLesson: 2 of 30Skill level: Beginner Candle making becomes much easier when you understand what each material does before you start buying supplies. Beginners often purchase too many waxes, […]
Lesson 1: What is candle making? A beginner’s guide to handmade candles
Learn what candle making is, why handmade candles are popular, what beginners need to know, and how to start safely with STM Creator Academy. Course: STM Creator Academy Candle Making CourseLesson: 1 of 30Skill level: Beginner What is candle making? Candle making is the creative process of turning wax, wick, colour, fragrance and decoration into […]
Candle Making Course for Beginners
Welcome to STM Creator Academy’s Candle Making Course, a free step-by-step course created for beginners who want to learn candle making with confidence. Whether you want to make candles as a relaxing hobby, create handmade gifts, prepare festive candles for Diwali, or start a small home-based candle business, this course will guide you through the […]
Lesson 40: How to build your personal brand as a mandala artist
Learn how to build your personal brand as a mandala artist with style, story, content, trust, products, audience and artist identity. Course: Mandala Art Academy Module 6: Turn Your Hobby Into Income Lesson 40 of 40 Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Practice time: 45 to 60 minutes Welcome to Lesson 40 Welcome to the final […]
Lesson 39: How to start a mandala art business from home
Learn how to start a mandala art business from home with product ideas, pricing, photos, packaging, Instagram promotion and order tracking. Course: Mandala Art Academy Module 6: Turn Your Hobby Into Income Lesson 39 of 40 Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Practice time: 45 to 60 minutes Welcome to Lesson 39 Welcome back to the […]
Lesson 38: How to sell mandala digital downloads
Learn how to sell mandala digital downloads with printable PDFs, colouring pages, wall art, product previews, pricing and usage terms. Course: Mandala Art Academy Module 6: Turn Your Hobby Into Income Lesson 38 of 40 Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Practice time: 45 to 60 minutes Welcome to Lesson 38 Welcome back to the Mandala […]
Lesson 37: How to price handmade mandala art
Learn how to price handmade mandala art with material cost, labour, packaging, profit, custom orders and beginner pricing examples. Course: Mandala Art Academy Module 6: Turn Your Hobby Into Income Lesson 37 of 40 Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Practice time: 45 to 60 minutes Welcome to Lesson 37 Welcome back to the Mandala Art […]






















































































