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MAKING A CANDLE  

You can easily create a glowing mystical underwater world encapsulated in a candle of gel, and you can do it for a fraction of what retailers typically charge. Here is your guide to making seascape gel candles.

I love vintage tea cups. You can find so many mismatched vintage tea cups at flea markets, yard sales, and antique stores for so little money. They are perfect for this easy candle making craft project.

The proper and safe way to make scented jar candles for home use. From someone who's was in business for over 10 years.

Ever wondered how to make your own candles? Have a great idea for decorating your home with a unique design? Learn the easy steps to create homemade candles and explore a new creative outlet!

You don't have to buy imbeds to make an interesting candle. Making wax imbeds is easy and can make interesting candles.

One of the first styles of candles that I ever made was a miniature votive candle. Votive candles are smaller and great to test your ability to complete this project.

Candles and candle bases are two of the most popular home accents that people purchase. Mirrors are another form of home accents that people purchase for their homes.

Instead of throwing away old candles, put them to good use. There are a number of creative ways to use leftover scented candle wax.

Try some of these great ways to recycle and reuse those candle wax drippings from old burned-out candles.

Here's the 'how to' for pouring custom container (or jar) candles. Mason jars, sundae dishes...almost anything makes a great looking container candle!

Homemade gifts are always a hit. Why not try your hand at making your own gel candle?

These simple Mosaic Easter Bunny pillar candles make a great hostess gift you can make at home. It is very simple to Turn a plain pillar candle into a Mosaic Easter Bunny candle.

Candle beads are all the rage - and you can easily make them yourself.

If you've been wanting to try out a new hobby, candle-making is fun and versatile enough to satisfy many tastes.

Some parents also give the baby food jars to others who use them for storage of nails, nuts, bolts, and screws in their garages. Some people use them for storage of craft items like jewelry beads, needles and pins, buttons, and various other small objects.

Candle making is a hobby for some people. For others it is a business. The important thing is to be safe and have fun.

The key to making a scented candle is in extending its "reach" as far as possible.

How long and how well your candle will burn depends on what type of wick you use.

Candle making is a fun and rewarding craft. You can make beautiful homemade taper candles to give as gifts or to sell either at a local shop, farmer's market or even online through your own store or at auction.

With many different types of waxes sometimes it is hard to decide which one to use. Find out the benefits of several different waxes and then determine which is best for you.

These crafts are a great way to use leftover candle wax of all scents, colors, and sizes, while making something fragrant, practical, and highly decorative. Give these ideas a try!

Candles have long been considered romantic, but an accident can easily leave you with a mess to clean up. Luckily, most candle wax is easily removed from all surfaces with the proper cleaning method.

If you like to burn candles inevitably you are going to wind up with candle wax somewhere you don't want it. Here are some tips for removing candle wax from a variety of different surfaces.

Learn how to removed candle wax from carpets, tables, tablecloths and dishes.

You can't make a candle without wax. Learn about the popular and common wax types used in candle-making applications.

This is a guide to the easiest candle making basics. These are candles that you don't need any specialized knowledge to make.

The dangers of the novice candle maker selling candles to unknowing consumers.

Lotion candles are a new and interesting way to scent your home and moisturize your body. But is your candle safe for your skin?

Carpet cleaning can be tedious, and downright hard work depending on the spill. However, nothing can compare to a 16 ounce liquefied potpourri candle being shattered on a brand new carpet.

If you are interested in changing the properties of the candle wax you are working with, check out this primer on wax additives.

Tonight I had the pleasure of speaking with Donna Neighbors. Donna Neighbors owns her own candle making business, Neighbors Den Candles.

Candle making is easy and quick. You need few things and little time to make a wax candle, which you can use, gift or even sell!

Find something new, different, out-of-the ordinary for the candle-lover in your life!

Candles are great holiday gifts for most anyone. If you have a candle lover on your shopping list check out these top ten gift ideas.

These simple clay Spring Tulip candle holders a very easy craft project perfect for kids to make as a simple spring gift.

These simple clay Heart candle holders a very easy craft project perfect for Valentine's Day. They are made out of air-drying clay, so you do not need to own or even have access to a clay-firing kiln.

This gorgeous dragonfly candle makes a perfect home accent or a fabulous gift and is easy to make!

This beautiful wrapped candle is sure to be a great gift for any woman this Mother's Day! Not only is it easy to make, but its classic style looks great in any home.

Do you love candles, but worry about a house fire? There are lots of ways to stay safe while still enjoying candles.

These simple clay star candle holders a very easy craft project. They are made out of air drying clay, so you do not need to own or even have access to a clay firing kiln.

Making beeswax candles and beaded candleholders as gifts can be fun craft projects for the whole family.

This simple candle holder makes a great Christmas gift that almost any child can make. I love this simple craft project because it really does use up a variety of materials almost everyone I know has laying around the house.

This simple Valentine's Day craft project is a fun vintage inspired decoration you can make for your home at Valentine's Day. This simple vintage inspired letter candle votive also makes a great homemade Valentine's Day gift

This simple Christmas craft project is a fun vintage inspired decoration you can make for your home at Christmas. This simple vintage inspired letter candle votive also makes a great homemade Christmas gift.

Making your own jar candles can be fun and easy. This article discusses finding suppliers, getting started, and some basic directions for making your own great container candles.

This article tells you how to make and personalize your own candles.

Do you know how to make candles? No. Don't worry. I will tell you. Making candles requires only a few steps to follow and the image of the finished product in your mind can be achieved.

These candle making web sites offer step by step instructions, provide supplier information and teach you how to market your finished product.

Craft store candles and supplies contain ingredients which may be extremely toxic. Instead, try making these natural candles from non-toxic materials.

If you are looking to make candles, for holiday gifts or just as a fun craft project, there are a few things you may want to know.

A simple and easy guide to making votive candles on a budget.

A melted wax project to decorate your tree and home for the holidays with great Christmas scent. Excellent for gift giving, too!

A fun way to make candles out of sand, seashells, and some basic candle making materials.

These simple Christmas-Themed Floating Candles are a simple candle craft project that is perfect for the winter holidays. The Christmas shaped floating candles are simple to make and look great floating in a beautiful glass dish on the coffee table.

There is no denying the calming affect of candles. They add beauty, fragrance, and a soft glow to a room. It is easy to make beautiful candles yourself, in the comfort of your own home.

Before you get started making candles, please review these safety suggestions. Candle-making is not very fun if you hurt yourself!

More on candle-making - this time adding fragrance to your home-made candles!

Welcome to my multi-part guide on candle-making! Please see my CP page for the rest of the parts of this series.

Once you've started making basic candles, you can use additives and different molds for greater variety.

Making candles at home can be fun and productive. Wicking is a problem that has to be solved before you can be successful.

Here it is! The long awaited arrival of the actual candle-making guide. You won't believe how quick and easy it can be to make a candle, now that you are armed with everything you need to know.

Many craft shops sell candle molds and the basic ingredients for candle making. the main ingredient being paraffin

Once you've mastered molds, additives and wicks, it's time to add color and scent to your candles.

Candle-making can be an expensive hobby, so there are many items a candle maker would appreciate receiving as a gift.

You can't make a candle without a wick. Everything you need to know about wicks is right here.

Understanding the additives that go into candles can be confusing this article breaks them down and puts them into easy to understand information.

Sometimes it is just a few simple techniques that can improve the finish of your craft products. Candle making is such fun but a few tips will make things look just that bit better.

This is a guide for those that have a candle maker on their shopping list. Plus, these gifts are perfect for any candle makers kitchen.

With candles being such a hot commodity, many are looking to create a home based candle business to supplement or replace their income. If this describes you, take the time to learn how to start a candle business that will be successful.

This simple Christmas candle votive made out of old Christmas cards is a simple project that is great for both kids and adults. While I recommend adult supervision while the candle is lit, there is no reason the kids can't help make this fun craft.

I went on a fragrance mixing mission. I took the multiple bottle of candle fragrance oils I had and removed all the caps. I started picking up 2,3 or 4 bottles at a time and performing a bulk sniff test.

Fun, clever, and out of the ordinary gift ideas for that special candle maker in your life.

That soft flicker of candlelight softens stressed features while creating a sultry ambiance. (Not to mention cutting utility bills.) Lest you go bankrupt stocking up on Diptyque, try your hand at making your own candles at home.

When you are looking for the perfect Christmas table decorations for your holiday table, look no further than this Christmas beaded candle centerpiece.

No melting required to make these three super simple crafts for home scenting. Make for yourself or give as gifts. If you can measure and pour, you can make smelly jelly, sea glass potpourri and bead wax candles!

Since Halloween is fast approaching, it's the time to drag out some craft supplies and get busy making a craft that is cute and will be a part of your home for many years to come.

A retired candle business owner takes you through easy steps to making Ice Candles.

Working with beeswax candle material is a simple an easy craft. You do not have to have any candle making experience to accomplish this simple homemade wedding favor craft project.

Working with beeswax candle material is a simple an easy craft. You do not have to have any candle making experience to accomplish this simple homemade XO Hugs and Kisses wedding favor craft project.

This Clay Candle Votive craft project is perfect for kids to do on a rainy day. The entire Clay Candle Votive project will take a few hours, so do it when the kids are ready to sit still.

Soy wax candles offer a much healthier alternative, giving you an excuse to join the eco-friendly movement and even breathe more easily. Here are a few more benefits.

This Clay "Will You Marry Me?" Candle Votive craft project is the perfect way to propose to someone special in a unique way. Everyone is always looking for a unique way to propose marriage, so I hope you like this one!

A review of Big Dippe Wax Works makerf of all natural beeswax candles.

This Clay Apple Candle Votive craft project is perfect kids to make a s a simple and inexpensive homemade gift for their favorite teachers.

If you're looking for a unique craft project that can be used as a Thanksgiving centerpiece, you'll want to consider making a beautiful pumpkin candle. It's sure to draw rave reviews from your guests.

This sassy lip print decoupage candle makes for a perfect gift for the fabulous female in your life, or for your very own use!

Here is a candle charm that you can have fun with over and over again.

This Clay Asparagus Candle Votive craft project is perfect for anyone who loves to collect those vegetable themed dinnerware for his or her table. Those wonderful lettuce plates, cabbage bowls, and vegetable themed dinnerware are super pricey though!

Try making these Vintage Baseball Card Candle Votives to display your collection. Don't worry; you won't ruin your Vintage Baseball Cards.

This Clay Stained Glass Candle Votive craft project is perfect for kids to make as a neat homemade gift. Everyone will be asking how you got your stained glass in the clay and only you and the kids will know!

Transforming existing clear glass Candle Votives into stained glass works of art is an easy craft project.

I compared several types of battery-operated candles to find ones that maintained holiday charm, romance and atmosphere without safety hazards, and I found Brookstone Flameless Wax Sensor Candles to be tops.

A Clay Christmas Wall Votives is a small piece of pottery that hangs on the wall. You can insert a small tea candle and have a new light source on your wall during the holidays.

This simple Easter inspired candle votive made out of old Easter Cards is a simple project that is great for both kids and adults.

This simple and elegant beaded Christmas pillar candle makes a wonderful hostess gift, gift for the grandparents, and even a thoughtful gift kids can make for their schoolteachers.

If you want to add some secondary light in your home you have to try making these super easy candle sconces out of vintage electrical wall sconces.