Gel candles are a great item to make. Not only are they beautiful, but very easy to light. They also burn slowly, giving your candles a long life for you to treasure. Gel candles are very easy to make as well as inexpensive. You can add your favourite scents to them as well. The supplies… Read More »

Votive candles are simple, yet beautiful. These candles are often used to accent a centrepiece or design. Often it entails more than one votive candle, but not always. Votives are very cost-effective because they burn for about fifteen hours. Votives must have a holder as they are not safe to use as a free standing… Read More »

Making your candles is very popular. It has always been done with paraffin wax or beeswax. Soy candles are starting to emerge on the market as well. Soy candles are made out of 100% natural soy wax without any additives. Candles made of soy wax will have a wonderful aroma without any type of fragrance… Read More »

Making candles is a great hobby or business endeavour. Once you get the hang of it, the process is quite simple. For those who have the basics down cold, consider experimenting with the art of making hand-dipped candles. While these lovely creations take more time, they are stunning. You can use several colours on each… Read More »

If you have children in your home, chances are you have an abundance of worn-down crayons that don’t get used much anymore. Before throwing them out and buying new ones, consider using them to make candles. This can be a great way to turn them into something new and bright again. Most children will love… Read More »

Pillar candles add a stylish touch of elegance to your home and even to your dinner table as part of a centrepiece. I have seen them used before on the tables at wedding receptions in the colours of the wedding. It was very appealing. Pillar candles come in all colours and scents. They are called… Read More »

The use of candles for light and heat is known to have existed in ancient times. The remains of candles have been found in the caves of France. It is believed that cavemen used them while painting and etching on the walls. It is believed those candles were made out of animal fat. The Egyptians… Read More »

Column candles are very similar to taper candles, but they are wider and usually shorter. The top of column candles isn’t pointed like on a taper candle. Instead, it greatly resembles the top of a volcano. Column candles are very pretty and distinct. They have a classic look to them that is timeless. These candles… Read More »

Taper candles add elegance to your dinner table. They are perfect for romantic evenings at home. You can make your taper candles without much experience in candle making. The process of making taper candles involves dipping rather than using moulds or jars. Hand dipping takes some practice to get the hang of, but you will… Read More »

There are eight distinct candle-making additives used in the candle-making process. Some makers choose not to use them at all while others take advantage of what each type of additive has to offer to their candle-making process. Candle wax additives are inexpensive and work well if you are educated on how to use them and… Read More »