"a chandler is a maker and seller of tallow, wax candles, and also usually soap".
A chandlery was originally the office in a wealthy medieval household responsible for wax, candles and soaps as well as the room in which the candles were kept.
The meaning of the word "chandler" comes from the Old French word "chandelier," which means "candlestick maker." Chandlers have been around for centuries, and their work has played an important role in human history.
In the early days, candles were made from animal fat, such as tallow or lard. These candles were often smelly and smoky, and they didn't burn very well. However, they were the best option available at the time.
We are a modern-day candle chandler, hand pouring soy wax candles using traditional methods and skills but also other fragrance items such as reed diffusers and wax melts. Our eco-friendly candles are made from sustainable and renewable plant-based candle waxes.
The word " soapery" refers to a place where soap is made. It is derived from the word "soap," which comes from the Old English word "sāpe." The word "sāpe" is related to the Old High German word "seifa" and the Latin word "sapo."
The word "soapery" is not a commonly used term in the current day English language. In its simplest definition, a soapery is a place where soap is made but it can also be used to describe the art or craft of soap-making. A soapery typically encompasses all aspects of soap production, including the creation of soap bars, liquid hand wash soaps, and other related products.
Eco-friendly and sustainable products are important to us and that is why we choose soy wax (or other plant-based waxes) and eco-friendly wood or lead-free cotton wicks for our candles.
Our candles and other home fragrance products such as reed diffusers, tealights and wax melts are all handmade and hand poured by us in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK.
Our range includes Candles in Tins in various sizes, the luxurious 3-wick candles, premium glass candles, and our 'Signature' style candles. Our well-known signature candles are made in matt white and grey glass jars with branded oak wood lids and are finished with a wood wick. Read on, Click here...
Lumens are the standard unit of measurement for the total amount of visible light emitted by a light source.
A standard candle produces about 12.57 lumens. The brightness of a candle is affected many factors, but the type of wax, the length and quality of the wick, and the burning temperature are the most important.
By contrast a candle lumen is very dim compared to modern-day light sources such as,
Here are five ways to get wax out of a candle jar, cleanly and safely and just using everyday kitchen or household equipment.
This is the easiest way to remove candle wax from a candle jar.
If you want a crackling wick candle, then your candle must have a wooden wick!
When any wood is heated, its molecules start to break down and release water vapour. This water vapour can become trapped in the pores of the wood, creating small pockets of air. As a wooden wick candle burns, the heat from the flame causes these pockets of air to expand.
Eventually, the pressure inside the pockets becomes too great and they 'explode', releasing a burst of steam - this creates the desirable candle crackling sounds. Read on, Click here...
All our home fragrance products are handmade in small batches and hand poured with personal care and attention - part of the beauty of a handmade product.
The making of hand poured candles in small batches is literally a manual handmade process. There is no machinery or mass production involved at any stage of the making. After we have melted the soy wax, the wax is poured by hand into our glass candle jars or tins. We place the candle wicks in the centre of the candles and wait for the wax to harden. As this is a manual process, hand poured candles can be repeated but can never be exactly the same, part of the beauty of a handmade, hand poured candle! Read on, Click here...
A candle flame is not a steady source of light, and candle flicker is normal for candles unless the flickering becomes excessive. So why do candles flicker?
Overall, the flickering of a candle flame is a complex phenomenon that arises from the interaction of many different factors, and it is one of the things that makes candles such a fascinating and captivating source of light. Read on, Click here...
On average, a 100ml glass bottle reed diffuser should last between three and four months. But what does 'on average' mean? Factors affecting this average,
Tealights come in many different sizes which has a significant impact on how long tea lights burn for. In general, most tealights are designed to burn for between 3 and 6 hours although, giant versions can burn up to ten hours.
Currently our tea lights on our website are 38mm diameter by 19mm tall with a burn time of 4 hours. Read on, Click here...
A Reed diffuser consists of three parts.
They can vary in size but most popular is a 100 ml reed diffuser glass jar.
Reed Diffusers disperse fragrance into a room or a home, not by a candle with a lighted flame but from reeds inserted into glass jars. These glass jars contain diffuser oils which are infused with fragrance oils. As the reeds absorb the oils, the fragrances are released or evaporated into your home. Read on, Click here...
The wax itself remains in the wax warmer or burner, and only the fragrance evaporates. The heat from the burner causes the wax to melt, but it does not get hot enough to evaporate the wax. The fragrance oils, on the other hand, have a lower boiling point than wax and do evaporate.
The fragrance in wax melts will eventually dissipate, but the wax itself will remain. When you can no longer smell the fragrance, you can remove the wax melt from the wax warmer and discard it. Read on, Click here...
Wax melts are warmed in a wax melt burner as opposed to being lit with a match. Wax melt burners can be a flame-less electric wax melt warmer or a traditional wax melt burner, where the wax is warmed by tealights.
Follow these steps to discover how to use wax melts.
The burn time refers to how long you can burn a wax melt before it stops releasing its fragrance. On average, we expect our wax melts to last between 6-8 hours. On average? There are factors that affect the burn time of any given wax melt, for example,
Cleaning a Wax Melter
Wax melts have become increasingly popular in the world of home fragrance, providing a safe and convenient alternative to traditional candles. These small, scented blocks of wax are designed to be melted slowly to release their aromas and fragrances. A single wax melt can last for several hours.
A wax melts burner is designed to warm or heat wax melts and release their fragrance. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials, but they all work in the same basic way.
Every wax melts burner has a heat source, such as an unscented tealight candle or electricity, which heats up a metal or ceramic dish. The dish is filled with wax melts, and as they warm up and melt, they release their fragrance into your room, space or home. Read on, Click here...
Wax melts, also known as wax tarts or wax cubes, have gained immense popularity in recent years as an alternative to traditional candles for creating pleasant scents and ambience in homes, offices, and other spaces.
These small, scented wax blocks are known for their strong fragrance and long-lasting effects. Unlike traditional candles, wax melts do not have a wick. Instead, they rely on the heat from a wax warmer to release their fragrance into the air. When the wax is heated, it melts and releases the scent, filling your home with a delightful aroma. Read on, Click here...
If you need the full low-down on our chandlery, candle and soapery products, we’ve got all the details and information you’ll need in our Knowledge Base. Browse through these articles and experience all your candle-care resources in one place, click here...
It is always important to treat your 3 wick candles safely and with care. Please note the follow candle care advice...
More information on Candle Safety and Care, click here...
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Last updated 11th July 2024