The Art of Candle Making: Behind the Scenes at Vuur Lont Candle Co.
Candle making is more than just combining wax and fragrance—it blends together the science of creativity with a sprinkle of math and lots of testing. At Vuur Lont Candle Co., each candle we create, each vessel we select, each fragrance product that is made, goes through a long process to get to you. In this post, we’re taking you behind the scenes to show you just a bit of the process that go into every product we make.
1. Choosing the Perfect Ingredients
Every great candle or fragrance product starts with premium ingredients.
Wax: We carefully select natural waxes that provide clean, even burns and excellent scent throw.
Fragrance Oils: Our scents are curated from high quality reputable companies that sell phthalte free oils specificially manufactured for clean burning candle performance. We know there are enough chemicals in products, we want to keep our products as simple and clean as we can.
Wicks: Did you know wicks come in dozens of sizes? Each vessel requires a specific size wick to properly and safely burn. We test, retest, and test again to ensure we are getting the best burn possible before releasing a candle or putting a vessel on the candle bar.
2. The Mathematics of Candle Ratios
Getting the ratios just right is key. We’ve done the research and tested so we know what wax ratio is right for the products we use. We are constantly testing products to ensure consistent quality and fragrance.
3. The Science of Fragrances and Safety
Did you know that all fragrances are made with a unique combination items to make the one of a kind smell. Due to this there are varying levels when it comes to use in candles, sprays, diffusers, laundry scent product, and all sorts of other products. We know where to access the Safety Data Sheets and International Fragrance Association information of each product we use.
At Vuur Lont, it’s about more than candles—it’s about creating a quality product and experience that you will love. Every Vuur Lont product is made with care, passion, and purpose. Whether you’re filling your home with comforting aromas or giving a thoughtful gift, our candles and fragrance products are crafted to make life a little brighter.
