What spreadsheets do well
- They’re free or cheap, and you probably know one already.
- You choose the layout, the columns and the formulas.
- They’re easy to print, share and back up.
Where candle making gets hard in a spreadsheet
A candle is many decisions that depend on each other: the wax decides the wick, the fragrance load decides the oil, and any change means a new burn test. A spreadsheet holds the numbers, but it doesn’t know how they connect. And a burn test happens beside the candle, often with a phone in one hand, where a spreadsheet is hard to use.
Side by side
| Task | Spreadsheet | CandleEasy |
|---|---|---|
| Candle formulas | Any layout you like. You type every number and keep the versions yourself. | Design Studio walks you through vessel, wax, fragrance, wick and process, does the pour math, and files the finished recipe in the Recipe Box. |
| Choosing a wick | You copy wick charts in by hand, one wax at a time. | The Wick Calculator reads published wick charts for your wax and jar width, and places the wicks for you. |
| Blending fragrance oils | A list of oils and percentages. It can’t tell you how two oils will smell together. | The Magic Fragrance Scan reads each oil’s notes from the supplier’s page and suggests a starting ratio before you buy. |
| Burn test records | Hard to fill in on a phone beside a lit candle. | The Testing Lab is made for your phone: a burn timer, a few taps per burn, and photos and a short video of each round. |
| Pricing | Works well if you build it. Labor and selling fees are easy to leave out. | The cost calculator adds labor, waste and overhead, and shows what you keep after your selling fees. |
| Production batches | Possible, with care. | Batch Production gives each batch its own code and keeps your supplier lot numbers. |
What CandleEasy does differently
CandleEasy is software for candle makers, built by one. Each part knows the others: a scan becomes a formula, a formula becomes a tester, a tester’s burns lead to a verdict, and an approved recipe becomes a batch. Take the guided tour to see every module.
CandleEasy is getting ready for launch. In the meantime the free calculators and free guides are open to everyone.
Common questions
Is a spreadsheet good enough for candle making?
For a few candles and one or two formulas, often yes. As your formulas, tests and suppliers grow, a spreadsheet takes more upkeep, and it is awkward to fill in on a phone at the bench.
Do I have to stop using my spreadsheet?
No. Keep it for anything CandleEasy doesn’t cover. CandleEasy focuses on making and testing candles: formulas, wicks, fragrance blends, burn tests, batches and pricing.
Can I use CandleEasy today?
CandleEasy is getting ready for launch. Join the waitlist to hear first. The free calculators and guides on this site are open now, with no account needed.
How much does CandleEasy cost?
Plans and prices haven’t been announced yet. Join the waitlist and you’ll hear first.
Does CandleEasy work on a phone?
Yes. It runs in your phone’s browser, and the Testing Lab was designed for logging a burn one-handed beside the candle.