Mara Ellis
Lead Craft Educator
Mara teaches wax behavior and testing with a patient eye for the small details that make a process repeatable.
Our studio story
A slower path to a better pour.
From kitchen tables to considered collections
Tendertrail Candle Studio began with a small notebook, a borrowed scale, and a desire to make candle education less intimidating. Our lessons grew from real testing sessions where every uneven top became a useful question.
Today, we help makers build dependable habits, expressive scent ideas, and finished candles that feel personal without being precious.
Our mission
Make the craft welcoming, rigorous, and spacious enough for every maker to find a point of view.
We teach observable technique, honest iteration, and responsible candle care rather than shortcuts or inflated promises.
The people behind the notes
Jonah Reed
Scent Editor
Jonah helps makers turn vague inspiration into balanced scent briefs and clear, accurate descriptions.
Priya Shah
Studio Practice Lead
Priya focuses on workflow, labeling, care guidance, and the practical rhythm of a small creative studio.
Our three-part method
- Observe.
Notice what the wax, wick, vessel, and scent are actually doing.
- Record.
Write down conditions so the next attempt has a useful starting point.
- Refine.
Change one meaningful variable and let the result teach you.