Blogs Posts in Candle Making category; 321 blog posts

Making Christmas Candles and Candle Making Tips

Christmas candles have become more creative and decorative than ever. But anyone that wants to make some Christmas candles can make simple candles; color them red, and decorative around the bottom of them with artificial sprigs of holly, ce [...]

Posted On : Jun, 02 2009 | Comments : 0

Essential oils will enhance your candle making.

Candlemaking is a gratifying art. The process of preparing the mold, priming the wick, melting the wax, and filling the mold can become a soothing routine. If done correctly, the end product is both beautiful and useful. Once the basics ar [...]

Posted On : May, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

How to make candles

Everyone loves candles; you can't deny it. Candles make great gifts and can have a myriad of uses, whether for illumination, spreading scent, setting a mood or decoration. They can make great personalized gifts, as they differ in color, siz [...]

Posted On : May, 26 2009 | Comments : 0

Echo Plus candle making glows

Starting today, Echo Plus is getting into the candle making business. Thanks to the expertise of Mark and Heather Howell, who founded and ran Ardore Candles just east of Estherville for a number of years, and Terry Muller of Spirit Lake, Ec [...]

Posted On : May, 21 2009 | Comments : 0

The Process of Candle Making

Making candles is fun and relaxing. While it does give you the opportunity to be creative, there are some basic candle making steps you need to follow to make the process flow well. Nothing is more disappointing than discovering your candle [...]

Posted On : May, 02 2009 | Comments : 0

How to Make Hand-Dipped Candles

 Hand dipped candles provide a great, old-world look to many homes. Making your own candles provides you with a fun and rewarding hobby, as well as a product that you can sell at craft and antique stores. If you would like to try d [...]

Posted On : Apr, 25 2009 | Comments : 0

Learn how to make candles at home!

Comparing on affordability and quality soy candles are in between paraffin and beeswax handles. Paraffin candles are the lowest price candles but also of lower quality while beeswax candles are more expensive and of higher quality. Soy cand [...]

Posted On : Apr, 08 2009 | Comments : 0

How to make GEL candles

Gel Candles Gel candles are easy to make. They are gaining popularity as they burn longer than wax candles. You can try out different ways to make beautiful 3D effect candles making layers or adding embeddings in glass containers or any o [...]

Posted On : Mar, 18 2009 | Comments : 0

The Tranquil Engagement of a Candle

A candle can set the mood, transport you to a beloved cherished memory, surround you with sweet, decadent fragrances, evoke a memory of family and friends, or just help you slip away to your own oasis...whatever your pleasure, we have the c [...]

Posted On : Mar, 17 2009 | Comments : 0

Making Candles at Home: What you WILL need:

A thermometer is an essential necessity. Candy or cooking thermometers are recommended by most candle making experts. They need to range from 38 degrees C (100 degrees F) and 180 degrees C (356 degrees F). You can find these at craft suppli [...]

Posted On : Mar, 16 2009 | Comments : 0

Leave Candle Making to Candle Makers

OK, while the pictures are copying, I have to tell you a little story.  One of the byproducts of our ice storm was a plate full of candles that we let burn too long that had melted and spilled over the edge of the plate and down the ma [...]

Posted On : Mar, 09 2009 | Comments : 1

Candle Wick As Metaphor For Modern Wicca

One of the fastest growing (but unorganized) religion is Wicca, also known as Witchcraft. Many people prefer to use the term Wicca, because the word Witchcraft has so many negative associations. But where do we get the word Wicca? As anyth [...]

Posted On : Mar, 06 2009 | Comments : 0

How to Keep Nice Candles

Some decorative candles are just too lovely to burn out, but people don't know how to keep their beautiful candles longer. It really is simple to "burn" a beautiful candle and not lose it to melting. Instructions-1Light your candl [...]

Posted On : Mar, 04 2009 | Comments : 0