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Soy Candle Wax Pricing in New Zealand

by Brian Simpson | Mar 17, 2020 | Product News

As New Zealand’s largest importer of Soy Waxes for use in candle making, we here at Candle Creations keep a close eye on the price of soy wax. We import our waxes directly from the leading manufacturers around the world and we resell our wax by the carton at genuine...

COVID-19 Lockdown

by Brian Simpson | Mar 17, 2020 | Product News

March 25th 2020 We are united with all New Zealanders against the spread of COVID-19 From 5pm today March 25th, Candle Creations will be closed as we unite with our fellow New Zealanders and stay home in a bid to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.Our office and...

Why we have to discontinue offering Afterpay

by Brian Simpson | Nov 22, 2019 | Product News

Unfortunately (for those customers that use it) Afterpay has disallowed us from offering their service. The last day for Afterpay purchases will be Friday the 22nd of November at 2PM. Afterpay charges us quite a hefty fee; 6.4% of every sale goes offshore to them....

ECOSOYA/QUANTUM WAXES TO BE DISCONTINUED

by Brian Simpson | Aug 6, 2019 | Product News

The end of an era For many years we have stocked the well known range of EcoSoya candle waxes made American company NGI. Their soy waxes have been very popular (especially CB Advanced and Pillar Blend) however some of you may recall the company hit a manufacturing...

How to make beeswax cotton food wraps

by Brian Simpson | Nov 28, 2018 | Recipes

You will need: Cotton fabric Scissors Beeswax (100 grams makes four) Baking paper Old towel Iron Check out the video below courtesy of Stuff.co.nz

TOP TIPS for peak season ordering

by Brian Simpson | Nov 21, 2018 | Product News

There's no doubt about it, E commerce is a hassle free way to shop for all your candle and soap making supplies from Candle Creations. We have all the best-quality products in stock, ready to be sent from our warehouse in Auckland to your doorstep anywhere in New...

Fragrance prices hit hard by recent market events

by Brian Simpson | Aug 23, 2018 | Product News

Well folks I'm afraid I have some not so good news to share in this blog. After holding our fragrance prices relatively stable for quite some time there has been a series of recent events that are pushing up the price of our fragrance oils. Late last year, a factory...

Gift Ideas to Make Dads Day

by Brian Simpson | Aug 14, 2018 | Candle Science, Recipes

Home fragrance is for men too When we think of beautiful smelling fragrances in our candles and soap it's easy to think of a feminine approach. However here at Candle Creations we're noticing a growing trend toward a range of more masculine scents. Think deep and...