The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, today unveiled its first-ever, limited edition Man Candles Collection, a line of scents inspired by and created uniquely for men. With four new down-to-earth fragrances, now all rooms in the home can have an attractive scent, even the basement, garage, man cave or an entire bachelor pad. Man Candles are available for purchase immediately in time for Father's Day and graduation at Yankee Candle retail stores, specialty retailers and gift shops across the U.S.

"We wanted to develop a collection of scents that men could strongly identify with," said Hope Margala Klein, senior vice president, brand, design and innovation for The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. "Man Candles make a great gift for kids to give Dad or for that college grad moving into his first apartment."

NEW LIMITED-TIME MAN CANDLES COLLECTION -- Four fragrances inspired by hard work, fun and games. Availability: Immediately Price: $2.99 MSRP, Car Jar; $15.99 MSRP, Small Tumbler; $27.99 MSRP, Classic Large Jar

Man Town(TM) -- Escape to the man cave with this masculine blend of spices, woods and musk.

First Down(TM) -- This combination of orange, patchouli, vetiver and leather is as exciting as game day.

Riding Mower(TM) -- Hot sun. Cool breeze. And the intensely summery scent of freshly cut grass.

2 x 4(TM) -- The warm, unmistakable scent of freshly planed wood and sawdust evokes a sense of confidence and quality.

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Candle making is one popular activity all over the world. It is one fascinating activity, which has gained optimistic reviews from most people in various parts of the world. Making gel candles is a simple activity and presents different varieties that one can make. Gel candle making has gained a lot of interest today because the candles are very different from other types.

Oil is the primary element in making both gel and wax candles. Unlike wax candle, gel candle is made of a combination of mineral oil and polymer resin. The latter is a type of powder that once combined with the mineral oil, will become solid material.

Gel is another required element. It is the most crucial component in making gel candles, as indicated in its name. There are many different types of gel available commercially, all of which look similar to each other. The primary differentiator is in the density, being low, medium or high. Gel that is of low grade is commonly known as CLP. While it is more fluid and easily liquefies, its viscosity is inadequate to conserve the material. Moreover, CLP has a low percentage of polymer that it is able to retain approximately only 3% of fragrance oil.

Zinc wick is the fourth required supply. Zink wick is preferred over cotton, although the latter is cheaper, for the simple reason cotton has a higher absorption rate of gel. On the other hand, using zinc wick will result in an outstanding product since they do not soak up the gel and provides an effective top-to-bottom burning process.

The fifth yet just as important ingredient is liquid color dye. When you add dye to your gel candle, it enhances the artistic element and inspires life to the fore. You should always be certain that it has a very low combustible rate because in any candle-making process, heat is a prime factor.

It cannot be said more on the importance of using a dropper in the color dye stage. The use of it will give you the opportunity to create a well-balanced mixture to produce candles of the same color tones. Fragrance oil breathes life into the gel candle. It helps relieve stress, adds relaxation and gives you a calming effect when you light up the candle. As with the gel, you can find many choices of fragrance oil in the market but producers of gel candle has endorsed fragrance oil that has a flash point of no less than 200 degrees.

To complete your gel candle, you may add Implants, these are adornments that are usually located at the bottom of the gel candle. You can choose from a variety of implants when making your gel candle. There is the glass type, which is handmade using tools to create glass art such as marine creatures and animals alike. Natural implants such as shells, crystals and small pebbles or wax implants.

Gel candle making is an affordable activity, just because these materials can be found at home. The only thing remaining is to keep the candle clean and safe.

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Candle making isn't new and also scented candle was already in the marketplace for so long. Since candle business is seasonal, as an example here in the Philippines there's a massive demand during All Saints Day and I believe scented candle also have a peak season during vacations or perhaps Valentine's Day for a romantic dinner or whatever gig you might have in mind. Anyhow scented candle can also be a good business full year round since just purchasing a candle to light in your home don't need to have an occasion to do it. It will depend entirely on the shopper if he likes to make his ambiance full of aroma of those scented candles.

Buying scented candles can be very expensive, particularly strongly scented ones that retain their scent. Making a pillar candle at home costs only a few bucks and you can custom make it with any smells and colours you like. Candle making can be laborious, and it can be dangerous if the correct safety measures are not followed, but the results are something that will fill you with pride.

Ingredients you'll need :

Parafin wax
Hard wax
Dye ( oil based )
necessary oil
Primed wick ( mitsa in tagalog )
Molds ( for molding the candles )
melting pot
Wooden or bamboo sticks ( for mixing )

Steps
Mix the ingredients. Measure out the required quantity of stearic acid. Acid should be combined with wax in the ratio 1:10, so you will need 20 grams of acid for 200 grams of wax. Boil some water and warm the acid in the top of your boiler or in a metal bowl over the shallow pan, but never directly over a heat source. Add a few chips of dye from the color block and leave to melt. Measure out the paraffin wax and add it to the melted acid. Once this has dissolved, add some drops of fragrance oil, depending on how heavily scented you would like your candle.

Employ a thermometer to test the temperature of the wax is competely melted at ca. 80C ( better still, use the au bain marie system to melt your wax, put a tiny pan containing the wax into a larger pan crammed with water, in this way you can never overheat the wax ) before taking it off the heat.

Attach the wick. Fix the wick in place in the centre of the glass by pouring a little liquid wax into the base of the glass and letting it solidify around the wick. Keep the wick in place by attaching it to a stick or pencil. Leave the wax to set.

pour the wax. Put a tray or newspaper under your mold to stop the wax dripping everywhere. Pour the liquid wax into a metal pouring jug and then slowly pour it into the mold.

Add extra wax. Wax contracts as it cools, so you will need to employ a stick or pencil to poke tiny holes in the candle around the wick after the first pour. This can prevent air pockets developing inside the candle. As the candle sets, the middle will sink as it cools, so you'll need to melt more wax and top up the candle.

Repeat the process. Continue pricking the wax and topping up the candle until the surface is flat. Leave to set. The candle will take a few hours to set, depending on its size. When it is totally set, take away the stick and trim the end of the wick before lighting your candle.

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Candle wax is one of the main components used to make candle, apart from wicks. There are a multitude of varieties of waxes available for making candles as it is an item which is in huge demand. Today manufacturers are exploring innovative methods of making wax to manufacture candles.

Different Types of Wax Used To Make Candles Different types of candle wax are used to make candles. Some of the most popularly used wax includes:

Paraffin: This is one of the most commonly used wax types because it is quite inexpensive comparatively and is available in plenty. Paraffin is actually originated from the wax of fallen plants that has been buried in the earth. But it is derived from petroleum. Candle wax made from paraffin is more used in developing countries as it is cost effective and widely obtainable.

Palm oil: Another notable component of candle is the wax made from hydrogenated palm oils. In countries like Indonesia and Malaysia, candles are made with palm wax. This wax can be exclusively used for creating various types of designs.

Bee wax: Known for their sweet smell, bee wax is perhaps the first wax used to make candles. It burns for a longer period of time and are used in most of the churches. Found in yellow, brown and white shades, this wax is quite expensive and unique.

Soy wax: made from Soya beans, this wax produces lesser amount of soot and burns with a sweet scented smell. It takes time to melt and is considered a good variety of candle wax.

Bayberry wax: Another expensive variety is the bayberry wax which is produced from the fruit called bayberry. However, it requires a good amount of fruits to produce this wax and is therefore very expensive. This candle wax is procured by boiling the fruit.

Gel wax: the gel wax is a clear and synthetic wax which has the properties of rubber, nevertheless it burns like wax. It is one of the latest inclusions to the candle wax varieties. Found in three different densities like low, medium and high, this wax is distinctive in its features. The high density wax emits a heavy scent where as the low density emits a lower amount. The medium gel wax is more commonly used for making candles.

The use of candle wax and choosing the variety depends on the candle manufacturers. As there are wide varieties available, choosing an appropriate one will not be difficult. Most of the manufacturers choose eco-friendly products like bee wax and Soya wax. Soya wax is a natural ingredient which has no harmful effects on the environment.

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Many people have taken up the art of candle making at home not just as a spare-time activity, but also as a financial benefit. Whether you choose to make it a business or simply wish to enjoy the art of candle making at home, there are a few principles to be followed in order to make the finished product a success. First of all, you'll need to get all the essential ingredients and tools together, and what other items are required, you can buy them from a craft store. In addition to other ingredients and tools, such as scented oil; wicks; dye; a whisk; moulds; thermometer; and a double boiler, wax is the most important item required.

When purchasing the wax, there are many different forms of wax to choose from, such as soy wax, paraffin wax, beeswax, etc. However, apart from the paraffin wax which is most commonly used in candle making, you could go green and save the environment by opting for beeswax, or soy wax. The first step is to heat the wax in your double boiler. Make sure that the temperature doesn't exceed 180 Fahrenheit when heating the wax.

Nevertheless, it is crucial that the wax when heated must be in a totally liquid state. After it has reached this liquid state, select the dye you want and mix it with the wax using the whisk. When you're happy with the color of your wax, add the desired amount of scented oil and once again, use the whisk to mix it up so that the scent and color are distributed evenly.

Then lower the temperature of the wax to 150 Fahrenheit, using a thermometer to check it. Next, with extreme care pour the hot wax into your candle moulds after the temperature has been reduced. Take great care to set the wicks in the middle of each mould with wax. Then remove the candles from the moulds that have been kept away to cool entirely for approximately five hours.

Now that you've discovered this easy process of candle making at home, you are in a good position to create and make your own handmade candles you desire. If your children wish to help you in making candles, make sure they are safe and, in no way, get burned. You will surely find candle making at home interesting and satisfying, whether you venture into this business or just take it up as a hobby.

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There are so many kinds of the decorating candles which are candle lanterns. Since use of the candles for the decoration purpose was not that much safe because there was a fear of fire from the candles as they burn so now candle lanterns are in the market which used to cover the candles and give a better look to the candles. These kinds of candles protect our house from the fire so these candles serve the purpose of the decoration security too.

If you want to decorate your house then you can use the decorating candle lanterns for giving lightening look. We all want to see our house beautiful and pleasant on some occasions but spending money on this purpose is not possible for every time so you can use cheaper candle lanterns for the purpose of the decoration. On a special occasion you can use candles for the decoration of halls, rooms and the dining areas. On the occasion of the Christmas day you can use the light or the bright colors of the candles lanterns for decoration. if you are planning to decorate the tree for the Christmas day then you can use the candle lanterns for the covering of the candles.

For the decoration on anniversary day celebration or the party decoration of the birth day o you can use candle lanterns of the big size. Apart former the natural lights there are some types of the artificial colonial candle lantelightening.rns which are also a source to produce lights. These types of the lanterns made of the fiber called cooper with which a handle is attached. These attached handles are used to hold the burning candles. These three types of the candle lanterns provide three types of three aspects give strength, stability and the nature of lightening.

From the very earlier times these types of the candle lanterns are being using for the decoration point of view. For saving lots of money on the decoration expenses you can make these types of decoration candle lanterns in your house by using some household things like paper, wax, colors, and plythene. Things which require for the purpose of making these candle lanterns at home you can use the small bags, scissors, some sands, some votive candles, markers, colors, and matches steps. Candle lanterns can use on the selves, tables, and the walls for lightening purpose in your house. Candle lanterns come in various sizes.

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The craft of making candles can give a lot of enjoyment and satisfaction. In the excitement of deciding to begin candle making, and purchasing supplies, its also important to realize that there can be some common problems. Many of these problems have quite simple solutions, and once you have the basics of the candle making craft down, you will eliminate frustration and disappointment.

The first secret to making really good candles is to use quality products and supplies. Never try to save money on poor quality wax. Supplies, you will find, are not expensive, so buy good quality wax. Second, buy a good thermometer so you know when your heated wax is at the right temperature. Temperature of the wax will definitely affect the finished candle. Not hot enough, and it will not form or harden correctly. Too hot, and the finished candle will lose its luster and strength.

Next, pay attention to your wick. The wick is the fuel supply line for the candle to burn, and if it is not the correct type or size, your candle will not burn properly. If you find the candle is smoking, then your wick may be too long or too large. Always trim the wick to about a quarter inch before you light a candle. If the flame is too small, and a crater forms in the candle's center, then your wick size is too small. You can't do much for a problem with wicks except melt it down and start over.

Many beginner candle makers try to hurry the cooling process. If you rush the cooling, you will find the candle hardness is damaged. Forced cooling may also result in bubles forming in the center of the candle. If this happens, it will affect how the candle burns. Always allow your candles to cool naturally, in a flat area out of sunlight and drafts.

With container candles, you may notice that the wax has pulled away from the glass jar in some areas. This is because the glass container was too cold when you poured the wax in. Always heat the jars just before you fill them, and you will find the wax will adhere to the sides, and will look smooth and glossy.

By remembering that there are some basic concepts involved in the craft of candle making, you will have much more success as you begin. Take the time to complete all the candle making steps correctly. Experiment to find out which methods work well for the kind of candles you choose to make. Start with just a few candles at a time while you are learning. Test your candles to see if you do have any issues with burning or appearance. If you do, simply re-melt the wax and start again.

Once you have mastered the basics of making candles, then it will be time to experiment with different types of candles and different waxes. The internet is a great place to find tips, frequently asked questions, and to troubleshoot your candle making problems.

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The discovery of candle can date way back thousands of years ago. Where candles originated is not really clear. However, there were clay candle holders found in Egypt dating from the 4th century B.C. But the use of "wicked" candle was credited to the Ancient Romans. They utilized used papyrus and dipped it repeatedly in melted tallow, a sheep or cattle fat, or beeswax. There were also other civilizations around during that time that used wicked candles out of waxes from available plants and insects. Early Chinese candles are said to be molded in paper tubes using rolled rice paper as wick and wax from insects combined with seeds. In Japan, candles are made out of extracted wax from nut trees. In India, candle wax was taken from cinnamon fruit by boiling them. On the other hand, in America, there were records that boiling the bark of the Cerio tree produces wax in which they use in making candles.

Types
* Pillar candles. They are solid and self-standing. They are usually round but may com in other shapes. They can sometimes have more than one wick.
* Taper or Dinner Candles. They measure 3/4" to 1" in diameter and 6" to 18" tall. They should be placed on a stable candle holder to be in an upright position.

* Gel Candles. They are produced from gelled mineral oils or gelled synthetic hydrocarbons. They are transparent, rubbery and are usually poured into various shaped containers.
* Floating Candles. They have a low, stable profile and are designed to float on water. They vary in form from simple, smooth designs to elaborate, realistic shapes.
* Container or Filled Candle are non-flammable, heat resistant containers which are filled with wax and wick. Containers such as heat resistant glass jars and ceramic pottery are commonly used.
* Specialty Candles may be found in any three dimensional shape imaginable. They can be molded or sculpted by hand and are mostly for decorative use.
* Votive Candles are normally 2 1/2" high and usually square or cylindrical in shape. They are burned safely in small, heat resistant, glass containers to control the liquefied wax, as the candles burn.
* Tea light Candles are usually about 1 1/2" in diameter and around 3/4" high inside a cylindrical metal container. These small filled candles are used in food warmers or as candles in a tea light holder.
* Luminaria Candles are for outdoor use. They are placed in a container which is filled with sand.

Content
History tells us the different sources of wax used to make candles. Depending on the type of candle, the ingredient also varies. Most commonly nowadays, paraffin wax is being used. Paraffin wax is formed by combining certain chemical substances. Thus, it is a chemical compound that is colorless or white, somewhat translucent, hard wax consisting of a mixture of solid straight chain hydrocarbons ranging in melting point from about 48 to 68 degrees centigrade. It is obtained from petroleum by dew-axing light lubricating oil stocks. Inside a candle is a wick which is made of cotton. It is where the light is produced. Scented oil and colors can be mixed. Others combine leaves, beads, or sticks for an additional trick and decoration to the candle.

The usage of candles is basically as light. As the modern life develops, the need for candles has changed so much. Candles have been used as air deodorant, decoration, even as wedding favors. Candle as a favor can come into many unique shapes, colors and designs. It is also very artistic to be used as a centerpiece on the reception tables in any occasions.

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Making scented candles will most likely be a large part of your candle making business and a large percentage of your candle range if you are making candles to sell. Customers love the fragrance of scented candles and use them for all different occasions.

There is a huge range of candle fragrances available so it would be unlikely that a small home candle making business would even consider using all the different scents but it would be quite feasible that they would choose eight to ten as their basic range of fragrances.

Putting a candle range together to sell requires some prior planning in that everything needs to co-ordinate well. The candle fragrances and the candle colors need to be coordinated well for the best overall effect of a range that is going to be displayed together. To do this requires the fragrance to match the color of the candle. Decide which is the most important to you - the color of the candles you make or the fragrances that you want to offer.

From there you can decide which fragrances to choose and what colors to use to match the fragrances that you have decided upon. For example you would not want to have a pink candle smelling of citrus. A citurs perfumed candle would be better in a yellow, orange or green tones whereas a pink candle would be more appealing in a rose or floral perfume.

7 Tips for making scented candles:
select each scent with care, keeping in mind your client base - ask yourself why your clients would buy a fragrance
use quality scents as they will throw a better perfume - they do cost a little more initially but because less is used, the concentrated scent cost ends up very similar
check to see that the scent you plan to use suits the type of wax that you are planning to use
add scents tentatively as you can always add more but you cannot remove it
add candle scents just prior to pouring because this will eliminate too much of the fragrance being evaporated due to heat
remove the melted wax from the heat before adding the scent
mix through with a wire whisk as this mixes the scent more evenly
Selling candles is a lovely hobby turned business but it is the planning of colors and fragrances that often makes a business successful.  Keep an eye out for the decor colors and make sure that you have candles to compliment the decor color of the season.

Also keep in mind that on display, a candle range can show paraffin wax candles, beeswax candles and gel candles all in the one setting if they all have the same candle scent and color. Again it is a matter of how you want to put your candle range together and whether you will be selling at a craft stall, by party plan, or wholesale.

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The candle supplies you need to fuel your passion for candle making will depend on how enthusiastic you are about it and whether you intend taking it up as a hobby or as a profession. Either way, there are a few basic supplies you will need including wax, wicks and a variety of candle crafting molds.

Candle Supplies for the Hobbyist
The best part of candle making as a hobby is there are no restrictions as to what you can use to mold your creations. If you do not want to spend too much money on ready-made molds, you can choose to use candle supplies that you find around the house. Empty juice cans and milk cartons in different sizes are excellent for molding pillar candles of all dimensions; you just tear off the carton when your candle is set. Chopsticks, pencils or other similar items can be used as a substitute to the wick bar, which is used to hold the wicks straight in the center of a container while the wax hardens. An old pot will work well to hold melted wax and an old glass measuring cup can also help to measure melted wax precisely.  You can also use a glass bowl or measuring cup to melt wax in the microwave.

Candle Supplies for the Professional Candle Maker
If you do want to get into candle making more seriously, consider looking in art and craft supply stores for specialized materials and equipment that you can dedicate to making candles.

Specialized candle making supplies include:

Molds in a wide range of shapes and sizes

Different types of candle wax – soy wax, paraffin wax, beeswax

Wax additives

Wick cutters, wick bars and wick setter tools

Special dyes

Perfumed oils

Pouring pots

Digital scales

Thermometers

Crafter’s hot knife

Precautions When Buying Beeswax
When buying beeswax, it is important to ensure that you are purchasing pure beeswax and not a blend of beeswax and paraffin wax. The last thing you want to do is advertise that you are offering pure beeswax candles when they are actually a blend.

Candle supplies should not be expensive or difficult to find. These days, you can find several good websites that stock specialized candle making equipment and materials at competitive rates. By shopping around you can find some fantastic deals that are sure to ignite your enthusiasm for candle making.

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