The Knowledge Hub
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 candle feels small, gentle even. But when it's lit, it becomes...
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 become a ritual for many people. A ritual of starting the...
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 broken down further into subcategories, we prefer to keep...
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 passed. It softens a space, shifts a mood, and often carries...
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 your candle, from first light to final burn. There’s something...
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 ring of wax left around the edge of the jar. After a few...
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 recycled. For a video on how to easily clean your jars take a look...
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 in embers & roots. Whether it is a new product design,...
