From time to time we field questions about what influences the cost of fragrance oil. There are many market factors that influence the cost of a fragrance oil formulation, but before we look at the primary drivers below, we should clarify Fillmore’s commitment to our TruScent fragrance line. TruScent was born of the marketplace...
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These amazing wooden lids & candle covers are officially here! They are beautiful additions to our candle vessels and they are cut from sustainably managed forests and made here in the USA. Why does grown & made in the USA matter to us? And why do we believe that it’s worth the extra investment?...
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While candle making may appear to be a relatively easy project, any experienced candle maker will quickly admit that it takes significant commitment of time and resources to produce a quality candle. In our soy wax troubleshooting guide, we provide some helpful tips for candle makers when working with vegetable-based waxes like soy. Whether...
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Everyone wants to get smooth tops on their candles. Rough surfaces, while mostly cosmetic and shouldn’t impact the performance of the candle, are not the aesthetic outcome most candle-makers are striving to achieve. This phenomena is especially common when making soy candles. Here, we explain factors that can cause uneven surfaces and tips on...
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If you’re on the fence about the role of wax melts, this post is for you! We address several benefits of wax melts and why you may wish to add them to your candle line. They are aromatic Wax Melts absorb heat more slowly and are able to release the aroma(s) without burning or...
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Not all glassware manufacturers package their products in the same way. The purpose of the package…whether it’s a corrugated case with flaps, or a cardboard tray wrapped in plastic, is to get the jars/bottles from one location to another intact. In this post, we expand on the query of “how will my jars be...
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As temperatures rise, it becomes more difficult to get candles; especially soy and coconut-based candles; to your customers safely. We share 8 tips for shipping candles in the summer heat that may help you keep your customers happy. While there’s not a reasonable way to guarantee that candles arrive the way you want them...
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Although Proposition 65 (Prop 65) has been getting increased attention over the last few years in the candle fragrance industry, the initiative – Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 – has been around for quite a while. We felt it would be helpful to share more about Prop 65 and how...
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