r/candlemaking is a subreddit with 103k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses candle, struggling, looking for a, candles, and frustrating, 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
: "How do you feel about a.i. content used by candle suppliers?"
11 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Will adding 2 wicks here fix the tunneling issue?"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Can we all normalize NOT starting a business 5 minutes after we made our first candle? Because I’m seeing fire hazards and lawsuits in the horizons for some of y’all!!"
4 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Started a new small business of candles!"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/candlemaking
#1
Candle
44 posts
#2
Struggling
42 posts
#3
Looking For A
39 posts
#4
Candles
: "My wife's Candles"
39 posts
#5
Frustrating
38 posts
#6
Wax
37 posts
#7
Wick
: "How would you add the Wick??"
30 posts
#8
Fragrance
15 posts
#9
Scent
: "Great fall Scents from Southwest Candle Supply AMAZING HOT THROW!"
13 posts
#10
Looking For Fragrance Oil
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
: "Do these tealights look okay?"
62 posts
#2
Creations
: "I ditched AI photos this year - now that I FINALLY learned how to stage my candles. I'm SO glad I did! (a progression from final photos -> AI -> original)"
20 posts
#3
Feedback
: "Mis velitas de leoncito para un baby shower me quedaron muy bellas"
12 posts
#4
Tutorial
: "Looking for absolute beginner's guide"
1 post
Member Growth in r/candlemaking
Yearly
+12k members(13.1%)
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Last updated: August 31, 2026