r/candlemaking is a subreddit with 101k members. The community frequently discusses candles, candle, wax, wick, and looking for a, and they frequently recommend/review fragrance oil, fragrance oils, and candles, and the most common flair used is creations, question, feedback, and tutorial.
A place to share candle making (and associated home fragrance) techniques, tutorials, ideas and finished products. Post about your issues and get troubleshooting advice.
No unsolicited advertising from candle makers or suppliers.
Popular Topics in r/candlemaking
#1
Candles
154 posts
#2
Candle
146 posts
#3
Wax
120 posts
#4
Wick
72 posts
#5
Looking For A
49 posts
#6
Frustrating
47 posts
#7
Fragrance
45 posts
#8
Struggling
41 posts
#9
Scented
31 posts
#10
Wicks
19 posts
Products Discussed in r/candlemaking
Fragrance Oil
66 reviews
#1
Candle Science
4.4★ from 15 reviews
#2
CandleScience
4.4★ from 9 reviews
#3
Candle Cocoon
5.0★ from 5 reviews
Fragrance Oils
36 reviews
#1
CandleScience
4.8★ from 8 reviews
#2
The Flaming Candle
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Brambleberry
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Candles
13 reviews
#1
Candle Science
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
LETINE
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Beeswax and Coconut Wax
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/candlemaking
#1
Creations
: "Fruit candle series - starting with cherry 🍒"
31 posts
#2
Question
: "Stones? Rocks? What’s natural, but not dangerous?"
18 posts
#3
Feedback
: "I present to you "My Car Fell into the Swamp Again" by me"
11 posts
#4
Tutorial
: "After ruining way too many molds with air pockets, I finally perfected my bubble-free casting process! 🤎 Is a breakdown of this process interesting/helpful to anyone here?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/candlemaking
Yearly
+12k members(14.0%)
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Last updated: June 2, 2026