Soy Wax vs. Paraffin: What Actually Matters
Soy vs paraffin candles compared on burn temperature, soot, scent throw, cost, and sustainability. The trade-offs explained without bias.
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Journal
Behind the specification. Process stories, material deep dives, scent education, and candle care. Written by the people who formulate the candles.
14 Days: Why Every Candle We Make Cures for Two Weeks
Candle cure time explained: why 14 days is the point where fragrance fully binds to soy wax and scent throw stops improving. The full process.
What 8% Fragrance Load Means (And Why Most Candles Use Less)
What fragrance load in candles actually means. Why ardeluz formulates at 8%, what happens above 10%, and why mass-market often uses 4 to 6%.
Why We Pour at 135F
The candle pour temperature we use is 135F. Here is what that number controls and what happens when soy 464 is poured hotter or colder.
NACRE: Coconut, Pineapple, Vanilla Musk
The ardeluz NACRE candle: coconut, pineapple, vanilla musk in soy wax at 8% load. A bright top that simplifies into a quiet resinous base.
BRASA: Caramel, Jasmine, Smoked Sandalwood
The ardeluz BRASA candle, broken down note by note. Burnt caramel, structural jasmine, smoked sandalwood. 8% load, soy wax, 14-day cure.
Why You Should Trim Your Wick Before Every Burn
A candle wick is not a passive string. It is a fuel delivery system. It draws liquid wax upward through capillary action and feeds it to the flame. The leng...
How to Fix Candle Tunneling (And How to Prevent It)
Candle tunneling happens when the melt pool does not reach the edge. Three methods to fix it and one rule to prevent it from ever starting.
How to Burn a Candle Properly: The Complete Guide
First burn rules, wick trimming, burn duration, and when to stop. A specification-driven guide to getting the most from every candle.