Category: Candles

Have you noticed lately that candles are being sold just about everywhere? Growing up I always loved the smell of a good candle burning while I was taking a hot bubble bath, but as I have grown older I have become somewhat of a cheap candle connoisseur. Day or night, romantic event or social event, […]

If you are looking for a home business, candle-making might be a good choice. The retail candle business is a 2.8 billion dollar business. Candles are popular gifts for Christmas, weddings, housewarming parties, and birthdays. Candles come in a variety of shapes and sizes ranging from small tea light candles to large pillars and everything […]

A candle with multiple wicks can be an attractive centerpiece at a festive dinner or can add a little flair to a bare mantel. These candles can be easily made to fit any space and in just about any color of wax. To start, decide on the wax that will be used. At most large […]

If you love that baby-soft feel of your skin after a close shave, you know that two types of skin can spoil your fun—sensitive skin and dry skin. Most commercial aerosol shaving creams do little more than lubricate the skin just long enough for you to glide the razor over it. Men often find it […]

Making candles is simple and fun, and double-molded candles can be an interesting twist on traditional candles. If you already know how to make candles, you’re already 90 percent of the way done! For those who are new to candle making, here are the supplies you need: Double boiler (if you don’t have one, you […]

Soy candles have several benefits over the traditional wax candles. Soy is an all-natural and non-toxic product. It burns longer and cleaner so that it doesn’t leave behind black soot, smoke, and residue. It also burns more evenly so as not to leave behind wax build up in your jar. All of the wax will […]

If you’re looking for a way to save money and kill a little spare time, making liquid hand soap is for you! It’s easy and only takes a few simple ingredients. Below are several recipes for you to try at home. Recipe #1: Grate one bar of soap. (Use your favorite brand of soap or […]

When embedding wax shapes into a candle, keep in mind that the wax you’ll be embedding in can melt the shapes if too hot. So be sure to pick a wax or wax formula with a low melting point. This is especially important if you will be making a container candle. Not only that, but […]

Citronella is made from the leaves of a tropical Asian grass which is closely related to lemon grass. Citronella has been used over the centuries for a wide variety of uses ranging from being brewed as a tea to reduce fevers to a remedy for the common cold. It has even been proven useful as […]

Round ball candles are simple but dramatic. They are easy to make but require a little more skill than a candle poured in a simple metal mold. The first thing you need in order to make a round candle is a round ball mold. These usually are made from plastic and come in two pieces […]