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Design Ideas & Inspiration

Explore designs, packaging and presentation from other makers, alongside creative projects to inspire your own work.

A little note about these independent external resources

These are independent external resources, shared for inspiration and learning. The collection is not exhaustive. Inclusion does not mean we have verified every instruction or endorse the creator, provider or their products. Check publication dates, current supplier guidance and the safety requirements relevant to your materials, finished product and where you sell. Recipes may be specific to particular supplies or countries.

US resources are included for making techniques and inspiration; their legal and labelling advice may differ from GB requirements. Explore the original work and develop your own designs.

Links checked 22 October 2026 · External resources open in a new tab.

Candles

Unlit teal candle beside a pouring pitcher and wax pellets
AI-generated category illustration; not the featured creators’ work.
Maker showcase · UK

Refillable ceramic candle collections

By Pott Candles

Explore handmade ceramic vessels, coordinated accessories and a refill collection. Use it as presentation inspiration; refills must be designed for their intended vessels.

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US supplier project · intermediate

Layered scented candles

By CandleScience

See how contrasting layers create a distinctive candle. A project to explore once you understand your materials and testing process.

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Wax Melts

Ivory and teal wax melt snap bars beside a silicone mould
AI-generated category illustration; not the featured creators’ work.
Maker showcase · UK

Coordinated snap-bar packaging

By Mallow & Moo

Explore how a maker carries a consistent packaging style across candles, wax melts and gift sets.

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US supplier project

Tie-dye wax melts

By CandleScience

Explore contrasting colours and a marbled effect as a starting point for your own wax-melt designs.

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Reed Diffusers

Clear reed diffuser with a teal collar and natural reeds
AI-generated category illustration; not the featured creators’ work.
Maker showcase · Scotland

Island-inspired diffuser collections

By Essence of Harris

Explore a Scottish maker’s approach to a coordinated fragrance collection, bottle presentation and refill options.

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Room Sprays

Frosted room spray bottles beside a measuring beaker
AI-generated category illustration; not the featured creators’ work.
Maker showcase · Scotland

Frosted-glass room spray presentation

By Essence of Harris

Explore a finished spray’s frosted-glass presentation, product photography and fragrance storytelling.

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Curated by Michaela, founder of CLPeasy and Crafty Mouse Gifts. Visit Crafty Mouse Gifts ↗