r/candlemaking is a subreddit with 102k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses candle, looking for a, candles, frustrating, and struggling, 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
Solution Requests
: "Will adding 2 wicks here fix the tunneling issue?"
7 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "How to sell candles and grow actually a small startup(or how to get early orders)"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Someone tried to scam me"
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Looking for ideas of a good assortment of candle products to make for an auction basket donation"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/candlemaking
#1
Candle
: "Opinion of Candles"
62 posts
#2
Looking For A
39 posts
#3
Candles
: "My wife's Candles"
39 posts
#4
Frustrating
38 posts
#5
Struggling
36 posts
#6
Wax
35 posts
#7
Wick
: "Wood Wick Frustrations"
25 posts
#8
Fragrance
15 posts
#9
Looking For Fragrance Oil
11 posts
#10
Scent
9 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
: "Do these tealights look okay?"
64 posts
#2
Creations
: "My wife's candles"
14 posts
#3
Feedback
: "Mis velitas de leoncito para un baby shower me quedaron muy bellas"
9 posts
#4
Tutorial
: "Looking for absolute beginner's guide"
1 post
Member Growth in r/candlemaking
Yearly
+12k members(13.5%)
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Last updated: August 12, 2026