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Candle Making Course Lesson 5: Candle colours and dyes explained for beginners

October 13, 2026 / Leave a comment

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 […]

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Candle Making Course Lesson 4: How to choose the right wick for your candle

October 13, 2026 / Leave a comment

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 […]

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Lesson 2: Essential candle making supplies for beginners

September 23, 2026

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, […]

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Lesson 1: What is candle making? A beginner’s guide to handmade candles

September 13, 2026

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 […]

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