Flicker: the Candle Blog

The Melt Pool Rule by Big Moon Beeswax

How to Prevent Candle Tunneling

Have you ever burned a pillar candle with the hopes of enjoying it for many days, only to find that your beautiful beeswax pillar tunneled straight down? This is why ... 

Why Beeswax Color Varies

Why Beeswax Color Varies

Know your beeswax candle colors before you buy to make sure you are getting the best quality for your money.

Beeswax Blooms

How to tell if your candle is pure beeswax

Just as the bees make it possible for flowers to bloom, the wax they create also blooms over time. This white dusting, referred to as bloom, is nature's proof of purity...

candle wick fail

How to prevent candle wick mushrooming

You pay good money for quality candles and the last thing you want to see is your expensive candle getting ruined by wick mushrooming (aka carbon balls). Here's how to stop them...