How to Make Candles – Candle Making for Beginners Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.
Module 1: Introduction to Candle Making
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Overview of candle types
- Safety protocols
- Essential tools
- Assemble your candle-making workstation and equipment
Module 2: Selecting Materials & Preparing Wax
Estimated time: 1 hours
- Comparing soy, paraffin, beeswax
- Wick selection
- Dye usage
- Measure and melt wax using a double boiler setup
Module 3: Fragrance Blending & Testing
Estimated time: 0.75 hours
- Fragrance load percentages
- Testing cold/hot throw
- Colorants
- Create three fragrance blends and pour tester samples
Module 4: Pouring Techniques & Troubleshooting
Estimated time: 1 hours
- Pour temperature
- Wick centering
- Layering
- Cooling control
- Pour a container candle and address surface flaws
Module 5: Advanced Styles & Molds
Estimated time: 1 hours
- Pillar molds
- Novelty shapes
- Embedding décor
- Multi-color pours
- Craft a two-tone pillar candle with embedded dried botanicals
Module 6: Finishing Touches & Packaging
Estimated time: 0.5 hours
- Trim and cure times
- Labeling
- Gift-ready packaging tips
- Label and wrap your finished candles for presentation
Prerequisites
- Basic familiarity with home crafting tools
- Access to a heat-safe workspace
- Willingness to follow safety guidelines
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Understand the fundamentals of candle wax types, wicks, and fragrances
- Master safe melting, pouring, and cooling techniques for clean finishes
- Create container, pillar, and novelty candles with various molds
- Blend and measure fragrance oils for balanced scent throw
- Troubleshoot common issues like tunneling, frosting, and uneven burns