Build a Candle
Design a complete candle recipe with wax selection, container sizing, fragrance load, and wick recommendation. Estimates burn time, hot/cold throw, and material amounts, all in one place.
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Results
Wax
200g
Fragrance
16g
Burn Time
36.4hr
Volume
13.7oz
Recommended Wick
ECO 6 / CD 8
Always test burn for 4+ hours to verify
Build a Candle
Artysan by Irora Labs
July 16, 2026
Inputs
| Container | 3" × 3.5" 1 wick |
| Fragrance | 8% |
Results
| Wax | 200g |
| Fragrance | 16g |
| Burn Time | 36.4hr |
| Wick | ECO 6 / CD 8 |
Created with Artysan. artisan.iroralabs.com/craft-calculators/build-a-candle
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Calculates wax needed from container volume and density, fragrance from load percentage, and burn time from wax-specific burn rate. Wick sizing uses container diameter and wax type.
Wick sizing from ECO/CD wick series guidelines. Burn rates from manufacturer specifications.
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