If you love candle making, you probably find yourself making as many as you can. One thing I’ve disliked about candle making personally is how boring all the jars I had to use were. That got me wondering if I could make a fun mold for candles just like I had for making silicone stress […]
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How to Make Candle Wicks – Tutorial
Making candles can be a fun and relaxing hobby for anyone. However, expenses like wicks can add up. If you’re anything like me, I’m sure you’ve looked at candle wicks and wondered how hard they are to make. The answer is, it can be very simple to make your own wicks. You can make any […]
Best Candle Molds – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
With the festive season just around the corner, everyone’s favorite candles have started to find a place on shelves and tables. Candles come in all shapes, sizes, as well as colors, and the only thing that makes having them better is to create a personalized design on your own that works with your decor and […]
How to Clean Candle Jars – Tutorial
If you have a candle that came in a nice jar, you probably found yourself wanting to clean it out and reuse the jar for storage or decoration. However, you might have found that it was harder to get out all the wax and residue than you thought. Wax can be stubborn, and smoke residue […]
Best Candle Wicks – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
Candle wicks are usually made of braided cotton and hold the flame of a candle. They work by capillary action and deliver the fuel to the flame. They also influence how the candle burns. The melted candle wax vaporizes and combusts when it reaches the flame. There are various factors to consider when choosing a […]
How to Make a Soy Candle – Tutorial (11 Steps)
If you’re looking to get into candlemaking, it can be hard to decide where to start. Personally, I love soy candles and found myself wondering if I could make my own. I also love scented candles, but many store-bought candles are a bit strong for my taste and can give me headaches. If you are […]
Best Soy Wax – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
Do you want to enjoy candles but are not a big fan of black soot, quicker burn times, and ungodly mess around the base? Well, Soy Wax candles are here to illuminate the day with a long-lasting burning time, no soot or mess, and an elegant fragrance that can liven up the room. Moreover, traditional […]
How To Use Wax Melter – Tutorial
If you make a lot of candles at once, you are probably looking for a better solution to help you melt and pour your wax. I hate having to watch my wax in a double boiler because I’m worried it’s going to get too hot. Personally, I like dedicated wax melters for melting my wax. […]
Best Wax Melting Pot – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
Preparing candles can be hard to do with regular pots. For one, there’s the risk of wax residue being left in the pot itself when you’re done using it. You wouldn’t want to get it in your food, so it’s advised to use something else that you won’t cook food in. Thankfully, there are loads […]
Best Candle Tins – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
There are a lot of advantages to making your own candle tins. For starters, you don’t have to worry about scouring your local arts and crafts store for a specific candle size that conforms to the area you wish to set it. And best of all, you can take used candles, melt them down, then […]
Best Wax Melter – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
Candles have been with us for a long time and their uses have continued increasing as time goes by. Today, candles are not only used in homes for lighting in the dark. People have devised new ways of benefiting from a lit candle. Some of these include aromatherapy using scented candles, lighting candles when conducting […]