/r/candlemaking/

r/candlemaking

101k members
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