Blog

News, new scents and candle tips from Cocoflame.

• 

  1 November 2026

  How to burn a soy candle for the first time (and avoid tunnelling)

  The first burn decides how evenly your candle burns for the rest of its life. Here's how to get it right and avoid the dreaded tunnel.

• 

  1 November 2026

  What is coconut soy wax? A simple guide to the wax in our candles

  Coconut soy wax is a blend of two plant-based waxes. Here's what that means, how it differs from paraffin, and why we pour with it.

• 

  1 November 2026

  How to choose a candle as a gift: a simple guide

  Not sure which candle to give? Pick a scent family, then a size. Here's an easy way to choose, from a little thank-you to a proper present.

• 

  1 November 2026

  Mini, Small, Classic or Large: which candle size should you choose?

  From a 50g tin to a 340g glass jar, here's how our candle sizes compare and which one suits each room.

• 

  1 November 2026

  7 ways to make your candle last longer

  Small habits make a big difference to how long a candle lasts and how evenly it burns. Here are seven worth knowing.