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Making Soy Candles: There’s More to It Than You...

At Earth Candles, our speciality is in making soy candles, with a big focus on preserving our local environment. Over the years, we have perfected our processes, from the upcycling...

Making Soy Candles: There’s More to It Than You...

At Earth Candles, our speciality is in making soy candles, with a big focus on preserving our local environment. Over the years, we have perfected our processes, from the upcycling...

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How Handmade Candles Have Changed Over the Years

Handmade candles have been a source of light for more than 5000 years. By 3000 BC,  both the ancient Romans and Egyptians had invented the wicked handmade candle. The Romans...

How Handmade Candles Have Changed Over the Years

Handmade candles have been a source of light for more than 5000 years. By 3000 BC,  both the ancient Romans and Egyptians had invented the wicked handmade candle. The Romans...

Candle Tunnelling

Candle Tunnelling: What Is It & How Can I Fix It?

If you’re a regular candle user, most likely you’ve experienced candle tunnelling at some time or another. It’s when the flame drops below the top level of wax on a...

Candle Tunnelling: What Is It & How Can I Fix It?

If you’re a regular candle user, most likely you’ve experienced candle tunnelling at some time or another. It’s when the flame drops below the top level of wax on a...

Candle Safety: How You Can Enjoy Your Candles & Stay Safe

Candle Safety: How You Can Enjoy Your Candles &...

Our soy candles look amazing when burning and smelling divine. However, like all candles, they too can pose a risk if misused. We have put together a list of candle...

Candle Safety: How You Can Enjoy Your Candles &...

Our soy candles look amazing when burning and smelling divine. However, like all candles, they too can pose a risk if misused. We have put together a list of candle...

Differences Between Soy Wax Candles & Paraffin Candles

Differences Between Soy Wax Candles & Paraffin ...

Should you choose paraffin or soy wax candles? Paraffin candles are traditional, having been used for many generations. It’s safe to burn, non-toxic and very popular. There’s nothing wrong with...

Differences Between Soy Wax Candles & Paraffin ...

Should you choose paraffin or soy wax candles? Paraffin candles are traditional, having been used for many generations. It’s safe to burn, non-toxic and very popular. There’s nothing wrong with...

Why You Should Buy NZ Made Products

Why You Should Buy NZ Made Products

Do you make a point to buy NZ made products? Is there something about the made in New Zealand label which attracts you? Is it the perceived value of the...

Why You Should Buy NZ Made Products

Do you make a point to buy NZ made products? Is there something about the made in New Zealand label which attracts you? Is it the perceived value of the...