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Candle Making Mastery (Certified Course)
Create Gorgeous, High-Quality Candles with Ease – Design perfect candles for relaxation, gifting, or for business
Created bySophie Oguzie
Last updated 3/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Understand Different Types of Waxes – Identify various wax types, their properties, and how they impact fragrance loads.
- Master Wax Blending – Learn how to create custom wax blends suited for different candle types.
- Apply Candle Making Mathematics – Accurately calculate wax-to-fragrance ratios, wick sizes, and other essential measurements.
- Explore Candle Fragrances – Learn about fragrance families, the fragrance wheel, and key factors in selecting high-quality scents.
- Create Unique Fragrance Blends – Develop custom fragrance blends to craft signature candle scents.
- Set Up an Efficient Workspace – Prepare a safe and organized candle-making area with the right materials and tools.
- Make Various Types of Candles – Gain hands-on skills in making: Container candles, Molded candles, Dessert-style candles and Wax melts
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Course content
6 sections • 34 lectures • 5h 10m total length
Requirements
- This course is designed to provide both beginners and experienced candle makers with a solid foundation and advanced techniques to create high-quality, beautifully scented candles.
Description
Candle making is a highly rewarding craft that combines creativity, relaxation, and practicality. Whether you're looking to craft beautiful candles for your home, gift them to loved ones, or start a small business, this course provides everything you need to get started and succeed.
No special skills are required—if you can measure ingredients and follow simple steps, you can create your candles! In this comprehensive course, you'll learn candle-making essentials, starting from scratch and progressing to more advanced techniques. By the end of this course, you'll confidently make a range of stunning pillar and container candles and even create custom fragrances for your unique candles.
What you'll learn in this course:
Different types of waxes, their properties, and fragrance loads
How to blend waxes for various candle types
Wick sizing and selecting the right wick for your candles
The math behind candle making for precise, successful results
Understanding fragrance families and how to choose the perfect candle scents
How to blend and create your custom fragrances
Proper workspace preparation and materials needed for candle making
Step-by-step instructions for making container candles, molded candles, dessert candles, and wax melts
Burn testing tips and what to look for during testing
Troubleshooting common candle-making issues and how to fix them
You will learn to BRAND your Business for Success
You will learn Branding Principles
You will learn how to create a Customer Profile & Avatar
You will learn Product Branding & Imagery
If you're starting a business, this course will give you direction and resources to brand and attract the right audience. You will also receive an 18-hour Course Completion Certificate from our School of Crafts.
Watch our first class to know what you'll learn by the end of this course.
Who this course is for:
- Aspiring & Beginner Candle Makers – If you’re new to candle making and want to learn step-by-step how to create high-quality, beautifully scented candles, this course will give you a solid foundation.
- Small Business Owners & Handmade Product Sellers – Whether you’re starting a candle business or expanding your product line, this course covers essential techniques, fragrance blending, and the business aspects of crafting unique, sellable candles.
- DIY Enthusiasts & Creative Hobbyists – If you love DIY crafts, home fragrance, and creative projects, this course will teach you how to make professional-quality candles for personal use, gifting, or even selling.