Guest Author - Benito Lugo
This is a brief listing of some candlemaking organizations. I will be adding more content as I go along.
The National Candle Association (NCA) is the major trade association representing U.S. candle manufacturers and their suppliers.
Founded in 1974, NCA acts as the collective voice for the candle industry in promoting the safe use and enjoyment of candles, pursuing product excellence through quality formulation, monitoring and responding to issues impacting the industry, and advancing the industry as a whole.
National Candle Association
Latin American Candle Association Created in 1999 as a not for profit organization to promote the candle industry.
Latin American Candle Association
The Chandler Guild is an on-line community for solo, family-based, and small business candlemakers using environmentally-friendly soybean wax.
Chandler Guild
International Guild of Candle Artisans was established in 1965 to promote and share the art of candlemaking.
International Guild of Candle Artisans
Association of European manufacturers, established in 1962 to represent candle manufacturers in Europe.
Association of European Candlemakers
The British Candlemakers Federation represents candle manufacturers in the U.K. and their suppliers.
British Candlemakers Federation
The Canadian Craft and Hobby Association serves its Members by providing for the growth, unity, and strength of the industry in Canada through education, communication and promotion.
Canadian Craft and Hobby Association
Meetup.com provides access for individuals to find local members who share common interests.
Meetup.com
Don't forget to search locally for Craft & Candlemaking clubs.
