Candle Making

Soy wax has grown to be one of the most popular types of candle making wax. And how to make soy candles have been the question of many. Though not as widely used as paraffin wax, soy wax is a sustainable option for many who prefer a natural alternative. It is gotten from soybean oil and is not toxic like paraffin. Besides, it provides a clean burn. For many, soy wax has become the ideal choice. While you can purchase soy candles at stores, this article is about how to make soy candles yourself. You will also find that it...

Stacked candles are products of creativity. A stacked candle is simply made by arranging wax cut-outs on top of each other (stacking). What You Need to Make Stacked Candles Of course, you will need some wax, and wick too. You can make use of whatever wax you want. And if you would use beeswax, then use the sheets. Using beeswax sheets to make stacked candles is very easy because there is no melting involved. You just cut the sheets into desired shapes and begin stacking. Besides, beeswax sheets mostly come in honeycomb design and they also have a natural scent...

To make chunk candles, a mold is filled with wax chunks and over poured with normal, liquid melted wax and removed when it is hardened. Making chunk candles is a very good way to make your candles in different designs. Though it is easy, it gets a little longer to make than other types of candles. But the result is that you get beautiful candles. They can also be made as pillar candles, using molds (this is common) or as container candles, using glass jars. Either way, you would get wonderful results. Normally, you would need wax, more than you...

What Are Candles with Jewellery Hidden Inside? Lovers of luxury, this is for you. If you are a lover of mystery and treasure hunts this is for you. Whenever you want to present a gift to someone and cannot seem to find the perfect gift, look no further than making a jewellery candle. Whenever you want to catch someone by surprise, throwing them completely off-guard, make a jewellery candle. A jewellery candle is simply one with a piece of jewellery hidden (or embedded) inside. That is, the person who is burning a jewellery candle would never know until they burn...

A less popular, but a good method for colouring candles is the use of herbs. This is the natural way to colour candles. In truth, there are many dyes that are made with herbs whose colours are extracted in the process. You might wonder how to use plants for colouring candles in a way that does not clog the wick. How to Color Candles Naturally The trick is to use coffee filter sachets, cheesecloths or a small muslin bag to hold your desired herbs and a string. This functions like a teabag which is then placed in melting wax or...