Reddit rules index · read 2026-09-26
Can you promote on r/candlemaking?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
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A place to share candle making (and associated home fragrance) techniques, tutorials, ideas and finished products. Post about your issues and get troubleshooting advice. No unsolicited advertising from candle makers or suppliers.
What its rules say about promotion
No (Direct) Advertising
No outright advertising your products for sale whether you're a supplier or a crafter. This also applies to (technical) tools and services. Recommendations are still allowed if you have no affiliation.
All 6 rules of r/candlemaking
- No (Direct) Advertising
No outright advertising your products for sale whether you're a supplier or a crafter. This also applies to (technical) tools and services. Recommendations are still allowed if you have no affiliation. - Be Civil
Remember that this sub is for new and experienced candle makers alike. We all started somewhere, be kind to each other. - Safety first
We don’t allow posts/discussions about unsafe candle making practices. This includes but is not limited to flammables in candles, unsafe vessels and other unsafe practices/end products. - AI Content Policy
Do not post AI content if that content is the focus of your post, for example concepts or labels. If you have an AI logo, or label, on a candle but it isn't the focus of the post it is unlikely to be removed. - Post in the sub, not from another sub
Post straight into this sub. Posts posted to other subreddits by the same user (reposting) will be removed. - Put in some effort
Low effort posts with questions that have been asked over and over again will be deleted. Please use the search functionality
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