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How to Make Candles - Candle Making for Beginners

Quickly and easily make a wide range of fabulous looking, amazing smelling candles, for personal use and gifts

Taught by Shona O'Connor
Suitable for everyone
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What You'll Learn in This Course

Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.

Learning Outcome 1

Students will learn about the different types of wax and how and when to use them to suit the mold or container.

Learning Outcome 2

By the end of the course students will know which type and size of wick to use to ensure the best burning of the candle to avoid soot, burn cleaner and give a good fragrance throw.

Learning Outcome 3

Understand the best type of fragrances to use and how to anchor essential oils in your candles.

Learning Outcome 4

How to use colour to create stunning effects in both pillar and container candles.

Learning Outcome 5

How to theme and decorate candles for special occasions, for gifts and to sell.

Skills You'll Develop

This comprehensive How to Make Candles - Candle Making for Beginners curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.

Hands-on LearningPractical ExercisesReal-World ProjectsIndustry Best Practices

Course Requirements & Target Audience

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Prerequisites & Requirements

What you need before starting this How to Make Candles - Candle Making for Beginners course:

  • No previous experience is necessary.
  • You will need some basic equipment, wax, wicks, colours and fragrance as well as containers or molds.
  • Previous use of blending of essential oils and fragrance oils is an advantage but not necessary.

Who This Course Is For

This course is perfect for:

  • Motivated learners at any level
  • Self-paced students
  • Anyone interested in the subject

This course might not be suitable if:

  • • You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
  • • You prefer learning without structured curriculum
  • • You need highly specialized or niche content

Course Information & Details

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Course Instructor

Shona O'Connor

Expert instructor with industry experience

Course Language

English

All materials in English

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What's Included

  • 3 hours on-demand video
  • 6 downloadable resources
  • 7 articles
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Full lifetime access
  • Assignments
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