The WaxLogic Blog
Running a candle business
Practical writing for makers who sell — pricing, production, wholesale, and the numbers behind a small candle company.
October 8, 2026 · 5 min read
How to calculate your true cost per candle (including the costs most makers miss)
A simple, complete formula for candle cost per unit — wax, fragrance, wick, vessel, packaging, labor, and overhead — with a worked example you can copy.
Read postOctober 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Fragrance load, explained: the math behind a candle that actually throws
What fragrance load really means, how to calculate wax and fragrance weights for any batch size, and why guessing at percentages quietly eats your margin.
Read postOctober 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Why we're writing about the business of candle making
Running a candle company is equal parts craft and operations. This blog is where we share what actually works — pricing, production, wholesale, and the numbers behind it all.
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