Journal · The Candle Shop
Notes from the candle shop
Wax, wicks and burn time, written in Chester.
Aug 2026Reading a candle label without being misledNotes from the counter at The Candle Shop in Chester, NY. Burn hours are measured under controlled conditions with a trimmed wick and no draught. Real world burn time is…Read →
Jul 2026Choosing candles for a wedding or a long dinnerNotes from the counter at The Candle Shop in Chester, NY. The question is not how many candles you need but how many hours they must cover. A reception running…Read →
Jul 2026Candles for power cuts: what actually belongs in an emergency boxNotes from the counter at The Candle Shop in Chester, NY. In a small closed room during an outage, a heavily scented candle becomes overwhelming quickly. Emergency lighting should be…Read →- Jul 2026Getting a full melt pool: the habits that double a candle lifeNotes from the counter at The Candle Shop in Chester, NY. A quarter inch is the number worth remembering. Longer wicks flare, smoke and burn fuel faster than the candle…Read →
Jun 2026Why beeswax candles cost more, and when it is worth itNotes from the counter at The Candle Shop in Chester, NY. Beeswax is a by-product of honey production and the supply is limited by how many hives exist, not by…Read →
Jun 2026Soy, beeswax or paraffin: what actually changes when you burn itNotes from the counter at The Candle Shop in Chester, NY. Paraffin is a petroleum by-product, holds fragrance strongly and burns bright. Soy is a vegetable wax that burns cooler…Read →