Making Scents: The Candle Blog

Laurissa Karas on Nail Art - Clare Makes

Laurissa Karas on Nail Art

Laurissa Karas is a certified nail technician and runs Nails by Laurissa at her home studio in Earlwood. During the lockdown, I caught up with her to discuss her nail business,...

Laurissa Karas on Nail Art

Laurissa Karas is a certified nail technician and runs Nails by Laurissa at her home studio in Earlwood. During the lockdown, I caught up with her to discuss her nail business,...

What is Candle Wax Made Of? - Clare Makes

What is Candle Wax Made Of?

We explore the history of candle wax, what the different types are, the chemical composition of wax and how to know what you're buying.

What is Candle Wax Made Of?

We explore the history of candle wax, what the different types are, the chemical composition of wax and how to know what you're buying.

Margie Braunstein on Therapy - Clare Makes

Margie Braunstein on Therapy

Margie Braunstein a therapist and author. She's also my aunt. In this post, we discuss her work and her approach to mental health. 

Margie Braunstein on Therapy

Margie Braunstein a therapist and author. She's also my aunt. In this post, we discuss her work and her approach to mental health. 

Candle Questions Part 1 - Clare Makes

Candle Questions Part 1

What makes candles last long? Should the flame flicker? Do they explode? Your candle questions, answered here.

Candle Questions Part 1

What makes candles last long? Should the flame flicker? Do they explode? Your candle questions, answered here.

Clare on Candle Making - Clare Makes

Clare on Candle Making

Clare discusses her approach to scent and how she got started building her candle brand.

Clare on Candle Making

Clare discusses her approach to scent and how she got started building her candle brand.

Brooke Perry on Interior Design - Clare Makes

Brooke Perry on Interior Design

Brooke Perry is a Sydney interior designer. She sat down with me recently to discuss her aesthetic philosophy, and how to incorporate scent when designing a room.

Brooke Perry on Interior Design

Brooke Perry is a Sydney interior designer. She sat down with me recently to discuss her aesthetic philosophy, and how to incorporate scent when designing a room.