9. Chatting with Wade Thomas

The Candle Guys chat with Bonnie, Jessica and Lexi from ScentsAbility. Listen as we learn about their mission to help those with intellectual disabilities. To learn more or to make a donation visit www.ScentsAbility.org

The Candle Guys chat with Wade Thomas from Black Tie Barn #blacktiebarn. Wade’s practical knowledge and eagerness to help other candle makers succeed has made him a YouTube sensation.

The Candle Guys discuss with Steve Bell from IGI Wax the different types of paraffin based waxes and blends. Plus some insight into the manufacturing of petroleum based waxes.  We also discuss the debate on whether paraffin waxes are safe to burn. Enjoy!

The Candle Guys discuss candle dyes and their applications. Carilyn from French Color ([email protected]) is our guest and shares her 20+ years of experience. This episode has a lot of good information about dyes, UV stabilizers, and fragrances.

The Candle Guys discuss soy wax's beginnings, the chemistry behind it and the applications for it. Our guest is an expert in the field and is considered to be one of the "Founding Fathers" of soy waxes. Lots of good information here for the beginner and advanced candlemaker. Enjoy!

The Candle Guys have their first guest, Peter Obermeyer from Zengredients ([email protected]). Here we are talking about fragrances, their composition and applications.

The Candle Guys discuss the various types of wick available and their origins. We would love to hear from you. Please send your questions to: https://anchor.fm/thecandleguys/message

The Candle Guys discuss the basic parameters in creating your test samples and the evaluation of your finished candle. Send your questions to: https://anchor.fm/thecandleguys/message

The Candle Guys discuss getting started in formulating your candles. Send your questions to: https://anchor.fm/thecandleguys/message

The Candle Guys discuss how when it comes to candles, you test, test, test... and then test again. Send your questions to: https://anchor.fm/thecandleguys/message