Candle Making

October 24, 2008

• A General Guide to Unique Candle Holder

  Candles are not only used for the purpose of lighting, but these days are used more for the purpose of decoration. You can either buy these candles or candle holders or you can also make your own candles and holders. Candle making is an exciting craft and easy to pursue. You need just few simple [...]

October 22, 2008

• A General Guide to Candle Holder

   
  Beautiful decorative candles add to the décor element of the house and give the artistic touch. The candles are available in all shapes and sizes and to match every occasion. Some of the most commonly used candles are taper candle, votives, tealights, gel candles, floating candles, novelty candles, soy and bees wax, scented candles, sphere [...]

October 20, 2008

• A General Guide to candles

  Candles have been used for centuries as a source of light and heat. They have an embedded wick and consist of solid block of fuel. Traditionally, candle manufacturers are known as chandlers. Various types of devices have been invented to hold various types of candles.
  Types of Candles
  There are different types of candles such [...]

January 24, 2008

• Soy Candle Making Kits: Learn How to Make Your Own Soy Candles

  There are many advantages to soy candles, such as the fact that they burn smoke and soot free. This is especially important for people with allergies and asthma, because then they can still enjoy the fragrance and beauty of candles but without the adverse reaction.
  Of course you can purchase premade soy candles but [...]

January 23, 2008

• Choosing the Scented Oils for Your Soy Candle Making

  Using scented oils for soy candle making is a fun, easy way to transform any ordinary soy candle you are making into an aromatherapy candle. Aromatherapy is an alternative medicine that is gaining respect as its results become more and more apparent.
  Aromatherapy uses scented oils to promote healing and prevent disease, which when [...]

January 22, 2008

• Crafts 101: Quick and Easy Votive Candle Making Instructions

  Everyone loves the look of candlelight, but decorator candles are expensive. With these quick and easy candle making instructions, you can make your own candles for pennies and spend the money you save on something else.
  Nothing sets a mood like candlelight. No romantic dinner is complete without candles – just look around at the [...]

January 21, 2008

• How to Use Plastic Candle Making Molds

  There are a few different materials that candle making molds are made from, plastic being one of the most popular. This is because plastic is such a viable and versatile material, one that can flex and fold how you need it. With plastic candle making molds you can create whatever shapes and sizes of candles [...]

January 20, 2008

• What You Should Know about Mixing Paraffin and Beeswax to Make Candles

  If you’ve been making candles for a while, or if you’re thinking about starting your own candle making business, you’ve probably wondered about mixing paraffin and beeswax to make candles. After all, beeswax is expensive, and learning to make candles by mixing paraffin and beeswax could allow you to make more candles for the same [...]

January 19, 2008

• The Secrets of Medieval Candle Making

  During Medieval times, candle making was an important art. Since electricity had not yet been invented, the only interior light available came from torches, oil lamps, and candles. Cavernous castle rooms were sometimes lit by chandeliers fitted with candles.
  Recent times have seen a renewed interest in the Middle Ages and Medieval times. It seems [...]

January 18, 2008

• Simple Ways to Market a Candle Making Business

  Scented candles have never been more popular. Fragrant candlelight is a mainstay of the aromatherapy business; fragrant candlelight relieves stress and promotes a sense of calm. There will always be a market for candles, whether they are handmade or factory made. Opening and marketing a candle making business are excellent ways to capitalize on the [...]

January 17, 2008

• Making A Unity Candle: Give It A Personal Touch

  The use of unity candles in Protestant weddings is a relatively new tradition and its use is open to different interpretations with many variations possible and they can even be especially made to suit the needs of the bridal couple. Unity candles are simple and they are also very symbolic which is ideally suited for [...]

January 16, 2008

• How Do You Learn to Make Your Own Candles?

  Candle making is an exceptionally rewarding hobby and craft. Nowadays, when everybody is looking for an avenue to earn a little extra over their salary, candle making comes as boon. This is because it can be developed as a hobby that gives tremendous satisfaction as well as a craft that can be used for setting [...]

January 15, 2008

• Make Candles and Memories with Candle Making Kits for Kids

  Candle making is a fun craft that you can do with your kids, and they can give the candles they make as gifts for birthdays and holidays. You could shop individually for all the supplies you need to make candles with your kids, but why not purchase a kids’ candle making kit instead? Once you [...]

January 14, 2008

• Anyone Can Make Gel Candles Provided They Follow These Simple Instructions To Make Gel Candles

  It is easy to love those beautiful candles that are readily available on the market that give off excellent scents when burnt and if these candles make you feel like making them on your own, all that you need to do to further your goals are to learn up on instructions to make gel candles. [...]

January 13, 2008

• How to Make Soy Candles - The Easiest Way

  Soy candles are slowly gaining ground in popularity across the globe for two major reasons – (i) these candles are environment friendly, hence they are what the doctor prescribed for the present times and (ii) these candles are easy to make.
  Learning How to Make Soy Candles
  There are many advantages that accrue from [...]

January 12, 2008

• How to Make Scented Candles: A Simple Step by Step Guide

  Making candles has always been a fun and enjoyable pastime. Candles, particularly scented candles, are incredibly popular and they add a certain warmth and fragrance to any home. They can however be expensive to purchase, which is why you may want to learn how to make your own.
  Learning how to make scented candles [...]

January 11, 2008

• How to Make Oil Candles: A Step by Step Guide

  The process of learning how to make oil candles is really quite simple. Learning how to make oil candles will not only be fun and enjoyable for you but also quite useful, as you can make candles and give them out as gifts to your friends and family members. Everyone loves candles, especially oil candles [...]

January 10, 2008

• Learning How to Make Candles With Crayons

  Candle making has always been a fun and enjoyable hobby, and you can even learn how to make candles with crayons. You will have to alter the instructions a bit, but learning how to make candles with crayons can be incredibly advantageous, especially since it tends to be so much cheaper than other methods.
  Recipe [...]

January 9, 2008

• Learn How To Make Candles For Business Or Pleasure

  Five thousand years ago, the ancient Egyptians started making candles to light the night. These candles were a great convenience for the ancient people, but the product was smelly and inefficient. Today, there are beautiful candles available in the grocery store, drugstores and specialty stores. These candles come in great colors, shapes [...]

January 8, 2008

• How to Make Beeswax Candles with Your Kids

  If you love candlelight and like to work on craft projects with your kids, then you’ll want to know how to make beeswax candles. Get the ambience of candlelight without the expense of costly store-bought candles. Once you know how to make beeswax candles, you can make them in a variety of lengths and colors. [...]