Knowledge Base
Learn everything you need to know about starting a candle, soap, perfume or wax melt business.
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Candle Making
Explore candle making from history to product development. This knowledge base suits beginners and experts alike.
5 min read / 12 August 2024 / yasmin sharp
1. Introduction to Candle Making
Discover the rich history of candle making from ancient times to modern uses, market trends, and innovations in sustainable and luxury candles.
7 min read / 12 August 2024 / yasmin sharp
2. Basics of Candle Making
Explore various candle types including pillar, container, votive, taper, and tealight. Learn essential materials and equipment for perfect candle making.
8 min read / 12 August 2024 / yasmin sharp
3. Candle Making Process
Nikura's ultimate candle making guide covers preparation, wax selection, melting, fragrance, pouring techniques, and troubleshooting common issues for perfect candles.
4 min read / 12 August 2024 / yasmin sharp
4. Candle Making Safety and Regulations
Ensure safe candle making with essential tips on handling hot wax, proper ventilation, material storage, labelling, fire safety standards, and legal selling guidelines.
7 min read / 12 August 2024 / yasmin sharp
5. Product Development
Discover the art of candle making with tips on fragrance blending, design, branding, and rigorous testing for quality. Learn to create unique, high-quality candles.
8 min read / 12 August 2024 / yasmin sharp
6. Candle Business Setup
Learn how to start a successful candle business with Nikura's step-by-step guide. From planning and legal setup to marketing and sales strategies.
8 min read / 12 August 2024 / yasmin sharp
7. Advanced Candle Techniques and Innovations
Discover advanced techniques and sustainable practices for candle making with Nikura. Learn about embeds, layering, eco-friendly materials, and more.
Wax Melt Making
Everything you need to know about starting your own wax melt business, from mastering techniques and building your brand.
5 min read / 24 February 2025 / yasmin sharp
1. The History Wax Melts
Discover the history of wax melts, their modern rise, and why Nikura's high-quality, eco-friendly products are perfect for your homemade wax melts.
10 min read / 24 February 2025 / yasmin sharp
2. Guide to Wax Melt Supplies, Scents, and Packaging
Learn the basics of wax melt making, including types of wax, fragrance oils, dyes, moulds, and packaging tips.
6 min read / 24 February 2025 / yasmin sharp
3. Wax Melt Techniques, and Creative Tips
Learn the complete wax melt making process, from sourcing ingredients to pouring and setting, with tips, techniques, and troubleshooting for perfect results
13 min read / 24 February 2025 / yasmin sharp
4. Wax Melts Guide to Fragrances, Blends and Safety Tips
Learn the complete wax melt making process, from sourcing ingredients to pouring and setting, with tips, techniques, and troubleshooting for perfect results.
7 min read / 24 February 2025 / yasmin sharp
5. Crafting Perfect Wax Melt Fragrances
Learn how to formulate wax melts with the perfect fragrance load, blend accords and bases for unique scents, and test for optimal fragrance strength and longevity.
10 min read / 24 February 2025 / yasmin sharp
6. Wax Melts Safety and Legal Considerations
Learn how to safely make wax melts with our guide on handling materials, IFRA guidelines, labelling requirements, and legal regulations for selling.
5 min read / 24 February 2025 / yasmin sharp
7. How to Create a Wax Melt Brand
Learn how to develop successful wax melts with tips on branding, packaging, quality control, pricing, and marketing strategies to boost your sales.
6 min read / 24 February 2025 / yasmin sharp
8. How To Set Up a Wax Melts Business
Learn how to start a successful wax melts business with tips on writing a business plan, legal setup, and choosing sales channels for growth.
5 min read / 24 February 2025 / yasmin sharp
9. Wax Melts Advanced Techniques
Exploring Natural Wax, Custom Moulds, and Sustainable Sourcing.
5 min read / 24 February 2025 / yasmin sharp
10. Wax Melts Troubleshooting
How to Avoid Common Mistakes Like Air Bubbles and Uneven Cooling.
Soap Making
Learn the skill of soap making. This knowledge base covers everything you need to know, from ingredients to safety regulations.
6 min read / 1 October 2024 / yasmin sharp
1. Introduction to Soap Making
Discover the history, process, and modern trends in soap making. Learn about ingredients, methods, market insights, and the benefits of homemade soap.
7 min read / 1 October 2024 / yasmin sharp
2. Basics of Soap Making
Learn the basics of soap making, from types and essential ingredients to necessary equipment, in this comprehensive beginner's guide to crafting your own soap.
9 min read / 1 October 2024 / yasmin sharp
3. Soap Making Process
Discover the complete soap making process with our step-by-step guide. Learn about preparation, mixing lye and oils, adding additives, moulding, cutting, and curing.
9 min read / 1 October 2024 / yasmin sharp
4. Soap Ingredients and Additives
Discover the essentials of soap making with our comprehensive guide on oils, lye, fragrances, colourants, and botanicals for beautiful, effective soaps.
9 min read / 1 October 2024 / yasmin sharp
5. Selling Handmade Soap Regulations: UK Guide
Learn essential soap-making safety tips, proper lye handling, ventilation, labelling, and legal requirements to ensure compliance and safe practices.
13 min read / 1 October 2024 / yasmin sharp
6. How to Make Soap to Sell
Discover how to develop unique soap recipes, design compelling packaging, and ensure top-quality products with our guide on how to make soap to sell.
7 min read / 1 October 2024 / yasmin sharp
7. How to Start a Soap Business
Learn how to start a successful soap business with our comprehensive guide on business planning, legal setup, marketing strategies, and scaling tips.
12 min read / 1 October 2024 / yasmin sharp
8. Advanced Soap Techniques
Explore advanced soap-making techniques: swirling, layering, milk soaps, and sustainable, natural ingredients for beautiful, eco-friendly creations.
7 min read / 1 October 2024 / yasmin sharp
9. Soap Troubleshooting Guide
Discover solutions to common soap-making issues like seizing, cracking, and colour fading with this comprehensive troubleshooting guide for all skill levels.
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