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The Only Crackling Sound Your Boss Will Approve Of
Curious about wood wick candles? They're more than just a pretty flame. This article breaks down the top benefits, from the soothing, ASMR-like crackle that turns your space into a mini-fireplace, to the wide, efficient burn that prevents wasted wax. Find out why your next soy candle should be a wood wick.
Can Candle-Making Workshops Trigger Fire Alarms?
Worried that a candle-making workshop in your office could trigger fire alarms or sprinklers? This article puts those fears to rest. We break down our safe, flame-free process, explaining how our professional wax melters operate at temperatures cooler than a kettle, ensuring a fun, therapeutic, and fully compliant team-building event without any risk.
Busy vs. Productive: Are You Tracking Vanity Metrics or Productivity Metrics?
Feeling busy but not effective? The problem might be what you're measuring. This article breaks down the crucial difference between vanity metrics that look good on the surface and productivity metrics that drive real growth. Learn how to stop tracking meaningless numbers and start focusing on the data that truly matters to your business success.
Why Creative Workshops Might Be the Best Therapy for You?
Creative workshops are more than a fun break, they are therapy for burned-out professionals in banking, law and IT. Discover how hands-on creativity helps you reset, recharge and remember you are more than your job title.
Can Soy Candles Get Mouldy?
Ever had a mini panic attack wondering if your favourite soy candle has grown mould? You're not alone. This is the definitive debrief on what's really happening on the surface of your candle (spoiler: it's not what you think), why moisture is the real enemy and how to store your assets for maximum, long-term calm.
Not Ceramics. Something Better.
It looks like stone, but it's something new. Discover eco-stone resincrete, the modern, eco-friendly material we use in our London workshops. This is a guide to the magic of modern casting, a creative process that lets you design and create your own beautiful terrazzo homewares and take them home the very same day.
Are Soy Candles Vegan?
Ever run a due diligence check on your candle? We did. This is a witty, no-nonsense look at why 100% soy wax candles are the perfect vegan and cruelty-free choice for a conscious consumer. We audit the ingredients, assess the risks of other waxes and present the final report on why your calm shouldn't come with compromises.
Candle of the Month: Performance Review
What does a "performance review" for a batch of handmade candles look like? I put my latest hand-poured candles on the scale to see how they measured up against their KPIs. This is a transparent, data-driven look at what 'perfectly imperfect' really means, and why a little variance is the secret ingredient to a product made with human hands, not robotic precision.
Cement Your Calm With Resincrete
A witty, hands-on workshop for burnt-out professionals to create elegant resincrete items while laughing through their corporate trauma.
The Burnout Epidemic Book
Burnout isn’t just exhaustion, it’s a signal that something deeper is broken. Inspired by Jennifer Moss’s bestselling book The Burnout Epidemic, this post explores how creative recovery can support mental wellbeing at work. Discover why candle-making and wax seal workshops aren't just relaxing, they are reclaiming space in a world that glorifies productivity. Plus, how your employer might cover the cost through wellness budgets.
🚫 Non Scented Candles?
For many 'Burnout Legends', a strong scent can feel like another stressor, not a solution. If you've ever avoided candles due to headaches or allergies, this is for you. We explore how quality ingredients, personal control, and gentle alternatives can make scented calm accessible to everyone.
☀️ Help! My Candle Melted in the Mail
Soy candles are sustainable and beautiful until they melt in a delivery van. Here is what you need to know and how we are fixing it
Will My Soy Candle Melt in a Hot Car? Asking for a Friend
Soy candles and London heatwaves don’t mix. If you’ve ever left a waxy companion in a hot car, here’s what happens and how to avoid turning your dashboard into a scent crime scene.
Soy Wax vs Beeswax
Wondering whether to burn soy or beeswax? We pit these two eco-friendly waxes against each other in a candle showdown fit for the burnout generation. Spoiler: one smells like honey and the other smells like doing your taxes right.
Soy Candles: The Secret Ingredients to Your Calm
Ever wonder what goes into that soothing soy candle that melts away your workday stress?
Hint: Is more than just wax. Dive into the surprisingly simple (and refreshingly un-corporate) world of soy candle ingredients and discover why quality matters.
Soy Candles: When to Add Fragrance for Maximum Scent Throw
Adding fragrance to soy candles at the wrong time can ruin your scent throw. Discover the ideal temperature to infuse your candles and boost both hot and cold throw for irresistible aroma.
How Soy Candles Are Made?
Ever wondered how soy candles are made? Here is a step-by-step guide with corporate humour, wax wisdom and a little burnout therapy. You’ll never look at candles the same way again.
Soy Candles And Soy Allergies: Should You Panic or Just Light It?
Worried your soy allergy might be triggered by soy candles? Here’s the stress-free truth about soy wax, allergens, and whether you should light that candle or run.
Unscented Soy Candles: Because Your Nose Needs a Day Off, Too
Unscented soy candles are the silent stars of stress relief, no scent, no drama, just clean-burning calm.
Perfect for sensitive noses, corporate offices or anyone who needs glow without the scent.
Pregnant And Burned Out? Let’s Talk Soy Candles!
Pregnant and stressed? Learn how soy candles can be a safe, soothing companion during pregnancy. No toxic fumes, just calm in a tin.