Care · 21 July 2026
Sweating Candles
Why Do Soy Candles Sweat? If you’ve noticed tiny droplets of oil appearing on the surface of your soy candle, don’t worry this is completely normal and doesn’t mean there’s anyt...
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Fragrance · 21 July 2026
The Benefits of Candles
The Benefits of Candles: More Than Just a Beautiful Glow Candles have been used for centuries to bring light, warmth, and comfort into ou...
Care · 21 July 2026
Cotton Pad Method
What’s the Cotton Pad Method? The cotton pad method is a quick and easy way to remove used wax from your burner without waiting for it to...
Care · 21 July 2026
How to Use Wax Melts
How to Use Wax Melts: A Beginner’s Guide Wax melts have become a popular way to fill your home with beautiful fragrances without the need...
Fragrance · 18 June 2026
Are Fragrance Oils Safe?
Everything you need to know, explained simply. There's something instinctive about wanting to know what fills the air in your home. A can...
The craft · 16 June 2026
What Wax Do We Use at Embers & Roots?
In a world that moves quickly, lighting a candle is a small act of slowing down. A small act with generous rewards. Lighting a candle has...
Fragrance · 16 June 2026
Understanding Fragrance Notes
The quiet layers behind every scent. There is something deeply personal about fragrance. It lingers in the air long after a moment has pa...
Fragrance · 16 June 2026
The Four Fragrance Families
Following on from our post on fragrance notes, there are four main fragrance families that every fragrance falls into. While these can be...
Care · 16 June 2026
Because Every Burn Should Be Perfect
It may not be the most riveting read, but it's certainly the most important. Every candle should be enjoyed with care. How to care for yo...
Care · 12 June 2026
Tunnelling
Why Does My Candle Tunnel? How to Prevent and Fix Candle Tunnelling You light your candle, enjoy it for an hour or two, and then notice a...
Sustainability · 27 October 2020
Our Eco Efforts
We are always looking to do better, we aren't perfect, but the environment is at the forefront of our minds with every decision we make i...
Sustainability · 27 October 2020
Candle Jar Reuse
Our candle jars are made from protective amber glass and once you have finished burning the candle the jar can be reused instead of recyc...