r/candlemaking is a subreddit with 102k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses candle, wax, looking for a, frustrating, and wick, and they frequently recommend/review candles, wax, and supplies.
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 Themes in r/candlemaking
#1
Advice Requests
: "Feedback on Candles"
8 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "In need of suggestions for a new wax melter for my business"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Why did this happen??"
2 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "I just figured out I was losing $3 on every candle for 6 months. Here's the math I missed."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/candlemaking
#1
Candle
: "Made some Candles what do you guys think?"
73 posts
#2
Wax
: "What do you think about this sand Wax candle concept?"
48 posts
#3
Looking For A
40 posts
#4
Frustrating
38 posts
#5
Wick
: "Wood Wick keeps going out after 10 seconds (GW464 soy wax)"
37 posts
#6
Struggling
36 posts
#7
Candles
30 posts
#8
Fragrance
25 posts
#9
Candle Making
: "Marathon Candle Making session tonight"
19 posts
#10
Scent
11 posts
Products Discussed in r/candlemaking
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
Wax
7 reviews
#1
MP-117
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Beeswax
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
CandleScience
4.0★ from 1 review
Supplies
6 reviews
#1
Amazon
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Virginia Candle Company
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Brambleberry
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/candlemaking
#1
Question
: "Stones? Rocks? What’s natural, but not dangerous?"
35 posts
#2
Creations
: "Fruit candle series - starting with cherry 🍒"
27 posts
#3
Feedback
: "Made some candles what do you guys think?"
8 posts
#4
Tutorial
: "Frosting and an easy fix"
1 post
Member Growth in r/candlemaking
Yearly
+12k members(13.6%)
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Last updated: July 20, 2026