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9 Eco Friendly Candle Making Supplies For A Cleaner Burn
At Coorong Candle Co., we hand-pour every candle using renewable soy wax and lead-free cotton wicks, so choosing the right eco friendly candle making supplies isn't just a topic we write about, it's s...
Fragrance Oils vs Essential Oils: Differences Uses & Safety
If you've ever stood in front of two bottles, one labelled "fragrance oil," the other "essential oil", and wondered what actually separates them, you're not alone. The fragrance oi...
What Are Fragrance Oils? Uses, Ingredients & Candle Safety
If you've ever picked up a candle or reed diffuser and wondered what gives it that specific scent, the answer is almost always fragrance oils. They're one of the most common ingredients in home fragra...
Best Wick for Soy Container Candles: 6 Picks for Clean Burn
Choosing the best wick for soy container candles can make or break your finished product. Too small, and you get tunnelling and weak scent throw. Too large, and you're dealing with sooting, mushroomin...
What Is Scent Layering? How To Build A Signature Scent
You've probably noticed that a single candle can shift the entire mood of a room. Now imagine combining that scent with a matching diffuser or bath product to create something richer and more personal...
What Is A Wick Dipper Used For? Benefits & How To Use
If you've ever blown out a candle and watched a trail of black smoke drift across the room, you already know what a wick dipper is used for, you just haven't met one yet. This simple tool eliminates t...
Soy Wax Frosting: How To Prevent Frosting On Soy Candles
If you've ever pulled a soy candle out of its mould only to find a white, chalky film across the surface, you've met frosting. It's one of the most common cosmetic issues in soy candle making, and it...
5 Tips: How To Make A Scented Candle Last Longer At Home
You've picked out a beautiful scented candle, maybe something inspired by the Australian coast, and within a few burns, the scent fades or the wax tunnels down the middle. Frustrating, right? Knowing...
Fragrance Oils For Room Spray: How To Make It Last Longer
You've mixed up a batch of DIY room spray, given it a good shake, spritzed it around the house, and twenty minutes later, the scent has completely vanished. Sound familiar? The problem usually isn't y...
5 Ways: How To Make Your Home Smell Nice Naturally All Year
Walk into any home that smells amazing and you'll notice something straight away, it just feels better. Figuring out how to make your home smell nice naturally isn't complicated, but it does take a sh...
How Long Do Fragrance Oils Last? Shelf Life & Storage Tips
Whether you're a candle maker, a DIY enthusiast, or someone who stocks up on favourite scents, knowing how long do fragrance oils last matters more than you might think. Fragrance oils don't stay fres...
How To Choose The Right Wick For Soy Candles: Wick Sizes
At Coorong Candle Co., we hand-pour every soy candle in small batches from our studio in South Australia. Through years of testing wicks across dozens of container sizes, we've learned one thing the h...