Behind the Scenes: The Art of Hand-Pouring Artisan Candles
Step Inside Our Candle-Making Studio
Have you ever wondered what goes into creating your favorite hand-poured artisan candle? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain and inviting you into our small-batch candle studio for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the candle-making process at Dark Horse Handcrafted.
While our current handmade candle workshop is a temporary candle-making studio, we’re eagerly looking forward to moving into our permanent space soon. But no matter the location, our passion for creating premium scented candles with 100% natural coconut soy wax shines through every pour.
✨ Watch the Behind-the-Scenes Candle-Making Video ✨
Take a peek behind the curtain and see the care, precision, and love poured into every Dark Horse Handcrafted candle.
Every Candle Tells a Story
At Dark Horse Handcrafted, every candle starts with a story—a mood, a memory, or a feeling we want to capture. Here’s a glimpse into our artisan candle-making process:
🛠️ 1. Fragrance Selection
Each scent is carefully chosen to create a unique sensory experience—we choose only premium fragrances that are non-toxic and paraben free.
🕯️ 2. Wax Preparation
We use our signature 100% natural coconut soy wax, known for its clean, even burn and eco-friendly properties.
🥄 3. Hand Pouring
Every candle is hand-poured in small batches, ensuring consistency and attention to detail in every vessel.
📏 4. Setting the Wick
A properly centered wick ensures an even burn and optimal performance of the candle.
🎀 5. Finishing Touches
Once cooled, each candle is labeled, inspected, and prepared to make its way to your cozy corner.
This small-batch candle-making process isn’t just a routine—it’s a labor of love, crafted with care to bring warmth and light into your home.
Our Studio: A Temporary Home for Creativity
Right now, our artisan candle studio might be modest, but it’s filled with creativity, passion, and the flickering glow of inspiration. This temporary studio may be humble, but it’s where every Dark Horse Handcrafted candle is born, and we’re so proud of what happens here.
Our current space serves as a temporary home for creativity while we eagerly await the completion of our dedicated candle-making studio in the building just outside.
This new space will allow us to expand, offer a true dedicated space designed for creativity, community, and growth. We will welcome you into the process even more.
Why Choose Dark Horse Handcrafted Candles?
✅ Natural Coconut Soy Wax: Eco-friendly and clean-burning.
✅ Hand-Poured in Small Batches: Attention to every detail.
✅ Thoughtfully Curated Scents: Each fragrance tells a story.
✅ Sustainable and Artisan-Crafted: Candles made with love and care.
Learn more about our decision to use Coconut Wax on our blog post here: The Beauty of Coconut Wax
When you light a Dark Horse Handcrafted candle, you’re not just filling your space with a beautiful scent—you’re embracing a piece of our passion and craft.
Join Us on This Journey
Whether you’re drawn to the flicker of cozy candlelight or the warm, inviting aromas of our premium scented candles, we’re so grateful to have you here.
Watch our behind-the-scenes video to see the art of hand-pouring candles in action, and don’t forget to check out our latest seasonal candle collections.
Thank You for Being Part of Our Story
Every candle we create is poured with care, crafted with intention, and sent to you with gratitude. Thank you for supporting our small business candle studio and for being part of our journey toward a brighter, cozier future.
