Guides and Recipes

Learn the secrets of the fragrances that enhance your DIY creations. Water-soluble, lipophilic or hydrophilic, choose according to the use for an optimal result!

Although essential oils seem natural and safe, they are not suitable for candles due to their potential to release CMR substances.

Stearin is a valuable additive for creating candles, providing opacity, hardness and a longer burn. Used since the Middle Ages, today it is mainly derived from palm or coconut oil, and is RSPO certified for sustainable production.

Learn how to overcome common challenges in making soy wax candles. Issues like frosting, moisture spots, rough surfaces, and cracks.

Explore the many benefits of soy vegetable wax for making scented candles.

Find out everything you need to know about the different types of candle wax and their uses to make your craft creations a success.

Discover the art of creating homemade candles, a hobby that has become very popular with the DIY movement and interior design trends.

If your candle has excess fragrance on the surface, it may be due to the wrong temperature or an overdose of fragrance.

Discover our new collection of 100% natural fragrances for candles and soaps, designed to respond to the growing popularity of environmentally friendly products.

Personalizing your solid or liquid soaps with unique scents is as much fun as it is creative.

The olfactory pyramid, an essential concept for understanding the scents of your candles, fondants and soaps. This guide explains the three distinct notes of a perfume: head, heart and base, and how they are uniquely revealed in candles.

Candles create a warm atmosphere, but they often burn out too quickly. Fortunately, there are tricks to extend their life.

To make your life easier when creating your labels, we present to you our partnership with Avery. Avery offers the creation of tailor-made CLP labels for your candles or fondants.

Towards new labeling on your perfumed creations in 2021? Don't panic, we'll explain everything to you!

The sale of fondants and candles resembling foodstuffs is regulated by a 1992 decree in order to prevent risks to children. We explain all this to you in detail.

Discover how Terre de Bougies' range of 1% fragrances can multiply your production of homemade scented candles by 10, while reducing costs and preserving the olfactory effect.

What are your legal obligations when selling candles or fondants? Whether you are an individual or a professional, we will explain the terms and conditions in detail.

The wick is a crucial element in making a candle, ensuring optimal performance by carrying heat from the flame to the wax to fuel combustion.