Guides and Recipes

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Bougie printanière fleurie aux couleurs lumineuses
Candles
Floral spring candle in bright colours

Find out how to make this spring candle step by step: a quick, easy and colourful DIY that works in countless colour combinations!

suspension parfumée fleuris
Melts
Make floral scented wax hangers for wardrobes and small spaces

Decorative, fragrant and long-lasting, floral wax hangers turn wardrobes and drawers into beautifully scented hideaways. Designed as small home fragrance objects in their own right, they can be adapted to suit every season and every mood.

Cire de coco : une alternative végétale performante
Waxes
Coconut wax: a high-performing plant-based alternative

Creamy, white and exceptionally high-performing, coconut wax has become a benchmark for natural candles with a premium finish. Find out why candle makers love it so much.

Création d’un bouquet de fleurs en cire parfumée
Melts
Creating a scented wax flower bouquet

Combining floral beauty with handcraft, a bouquet of moulded candle flowers offers a long-lasting, fragrant alternative to traditional arrangements. Find out, step by step, how to make a wax flower bouquet.

recette bougie saint-valentin
Candles
Valentine's Day DIY: a candle full of hearts

A symbol of intimate care and tenderness, the Valentine's Day candle turns a simple moment together into a sensory memory. By pairing a carefully chosen plant-based wax, an elegant container and a thoughtfully selected fragrance blend, you create a gift that says “I love you”.

Réussir sa chantilly pour bougie - Recette détaillée
Candles
Perfect whipped wax for candles: a detailed recipe

Master whipped wax at your very first attempt: recipe, equipment, techniques and pro tips for gourmand creations.

La cire d'olive : avantages et conseils d'utilisation
Waxes
Olive wax: benefits and how to use it

Discover olive wax, the star of plant-based candles: smooth, creamy and eco-friendly, it turns your creations into true handcrafted works of art.

Bougie gourmande chocolat chaud pour la Saint-Nicolas
Candles
Gourmand hot chocolate candle for St Nicholas' Day

The star of the winter season, this Viennese-style milk chocolate candle wins people over with its mouth-watering look and realistic wax whipped cream. Discover a simple, accessible recipe to make this creation at home.

Norme AFNOR pour bougies : guide pour un étiquetage sûr et conforme
Legislation
AFNOR standard for candles: a guide to safe, compliant labelling

The AFNOR standard is essential for making your candles safe: it prevents many accidents and builds your customers' trust. Find out at a glance which pictograms are truly essential and how to apply them easily.

Créer une bougie sapin de Noël avec sa neige de chantilly
Candles
Make a Christmas tree candle with whipped wax snow

Discover how to make a handmade snowy fir tree candle step by step, perfect for the festive season. This tutorial explains the whipped wax technique, how to create the snow effect and how to colour the tree.

cire de colza guide
Waxes
Rapeseed wax: benefits and practical tips

Rapeseed wax is winning over more and more makers thanks to its many advantages. But how do you use it properly to make candles that turn out beautifully and last? Discover the best wicks to pair with it and our essential tips for mastering this plant-based wax like a pro.

DIY automnale : la bougie citrouille
Candles
Autumn DIY: the pumpkin candle

Want to add a warm touch to your Halloween decor? Find out how to make a homemade pumpkin candle that combines gourmand scents, autumn colours and a cosy feel. A simple, creative DIY.

Création d’une bougie gourmande Panna Cotta
Candles
How to make a gourmand panna cotta candle

Learn how to make a panna cotta-style candle that looks as delicious as it smells. Discover the materials you need, the key steps and our tips for a realistic finish, while following the essential safety rules.

Contenants pour bougies : lequel choisir pour vos créations maison ?
Personalisation
Candle containers: which should you choose for your homemade creations?

Making your own candles also means choosing the right container. Glass, metal or concrete: each material affects the style, the safety and the scent throw. Find out how to choose the perfect vessel for unique, long-lasting, decorative candles.

Lancer sa marque de bougies : un marché rentable et accessible
Business
Launching your own candle brand: a profitable, accessible market

The candle market is buzzing. Accessible, creative and profitable, it is attracting more and more entrepreneurs looking for meaning and independence. Now is the time to light the first spark of your project!

Créer sa marque de créations parfumées d’intérieur - Le guide de l’auto-entrepreneur
Business
Create your own home fragrance brand: a guide for the self-employed

Creating your own home fragrance brand means combining passion, creativity and freedom. But before you sell your candles, wax melts, diffusers or soaps, there are certain rules you need to know and apply.

Miaou Candle - Des bougies artisanales cocooning, créées à Genève
Interviews
Miaou Candle - Cosy handcrafted candles, made in Geneva

From Geneva, Miaou Candle embodies a handcrafted approach to candles where authenticity and quality come first. Its founder, Patricia, combines soy wax with natural fragrances from Grasse to offer wholesome, beautiful and meaningful creations.

DreamsTell vous invite à ressentir chaque œuvre à travers l’art du Geek Craft
Interviews
DreamsTell invites you to feel every story through the art of Geek Craft

What if a candle could plunge you into a novel or a film? That is the bet made by Dreams Tell, a Spanish brand that turns every story into an experience of scent and sight.

L’univers olfactif unique de l’Atelier Virginie, au cœur du Luxembourg
Interviews
The unique scent world of Atelier Virginie, in the heart of Luxembourg

Virginie describes herself as a creator of scented moments. Whether celebrating the seasons or recalling her travels, her creations capture the spirit of places and times. Her attachment to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg led her to create a range of candles that evoke the scents of the country.

La boutique de Scarly à Mulhouse, un combat et une passion pour la bougie !
Interviews
Scarly’s shop in Mulhouse: one woman’s fight and her passion for candles!

Discover the fascinating story of an entrepreneur with a passion for candles, and so much more… We’ll let you get to know her through this inspiring first-hand account.