Single color candles are nice and pretty. A multi color candle is different, exciting and vibrant. How about making seasonal multi color candles? Do you have a favorite multi color table runner? Make a multi color candle that matches the colors in the runner. These candles look like they are difficult to make, but they [...]

If you like candles and want to burn a candle that is earth friendly, a soy candle is what you need. If you are considering making soy candles, one of the first things you need to do is learn as much as you can about soy wax. A good soy candle use wax from natural [...]

The earliest forms of candles were made from animal fats. While considered a natural wax, these candles burn poorly and have a foul stench associated with them. Over time, other natural sources of wax have been found that are cleaner and longer burning, as well as sweeter smelling.Palm wax is likely the longest burning type [...]

Types of Wax
Typically the most popular types of wax used in candlemaking areBeeswaxParaffin waxGel WaxSoybean waxPalm WaxBayberry waxThere are advantages and disadvantages to each type of wax. One common practice is to blend different types of wax together so that you can achieve the most effective results.manufacturers have come out with products which help with [...]

One of the ways that many people have found to add a certain ambiance to their home is through the use of candles. One can find cheap scented candles in a wide variety of stores as well as online. For a small amount of money, these candles can do a lot to changing the atmosphere [...]

One of the ways that many people have found to add a certain ambiance to their home is through the use of candles. One can find cheap scented candles in a wide variety of stores as well as online. For a small amount of money, these candles can do a lot to changing the atmosphere [...]

Soy candle wax has been a very nice addition to the candle maker’s armamentarium. It burns cleanly, holds scent well and has relatively little shrinkage. Some people make the claim that it is more environmentally friendly than paraffin because soy wax is made from soybean oil and paraffin is a petroleum by-product.some paraffin wax is [...]

Early candle makers utilize tallow, a form of animal fat which was eventually replaced by other types of waxes as this gives of a foul smell and gives off black soot when burning. Eventually, as time passed by, other natural waxes gave way to better alternatives to this wax archetype. The following are descriptions of [...]

Use Old Crayons to CandlesIf you have children at home, you probably have used a variety of crayons that are currently consumed much more. Before being thrown out and buy new, you should make the candles. This can be a good way to make them into something new and bright again. Children love the idea [...]

Due to the overwhelming popularity of scented candles and home improvements there are many varieties of candle wax. More and more people make the candles in the house to buy in store.Not sure if the theme is Go Green or not, but many people are looking for natural candles in those days. These candles give [...]