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Is a Candle Making Business for You?

If you’re like a lot of us, after your initial success in candle making for friends and family, you may think about going into business for yourself, at least part-time.  Before you jump in to the business — which is by the way a great idea — think about some of the numbers involved with [...]

Make Canning Jar Candles

A candle gift that never gets old (even though it looks very old-fashioned) is the “canning jar” candle.  You can easily make these container candles simply by using old canning jars you have around the house.
Don’t have canning jars?  Don’t worry.  If you spend any time at flea markets or frequent garage sales, you’ll find [...]

Trouble Shooting Your Candle Making

As with any hobby or adventure, you’re bound to make a few bumps in the road during your first couple of forays into the field. Or later on, you may encounter some strange phenomenon that has never occurred before.
It totally throws you off guard.  And of course, since you’ve never seen it before you haven’t [...]

Tips When Adding Color to Candles

To make more visually appealing candles, you will want to color them. Candle dyes are used to add color your candles.
Candle dyes are not actually true dyes since they do not change the wax color, but become evenly suspended throughout the wax, giving the illusion of color.
Some people use crayons to add color to their [...]

Five Ways to Add Glow to Your Garden

Give your garden some glow with some creative ideas for using candles outdoors. Many materials that you can find right in your house can become receptacles for candles. By using these outdoors, your garden can become a mystical and charming place after dark. Here are five ideas that for you
Create pillars of light by wrapping [...]

Making Hand Dipped Candles

Candle making can be a great hobby or a profitable business endeavor. The process is quite simple once you get the hang of it. If you already have the basics down cold, consider experimenting with the art of making hand dipped candles. Although these lovely creations take more time to craft, they are stunning. You [...]

A History of Candles

One of the first needs that early man had was how to light up the darkness. Once fire was  a part of life, the next step was to find a way to carry it to where he wanted it so he would have warmth and light. Crude resin torches were the first attempt at portable [...]