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The Vessel for Your Candle Provides Personal Expression
You grab a container to pour wax into because you are making a container candle but have you really thought about what that container says about the candle you are making? The rooms in our home reflect our style and manner and when we put candles in these rooms, what happens next? Most of us know how difficult it can be to find just the right gift for a friend or loved one. Matching their... (posted by Sara Patterson 2 years 152 days ago.)
You grab a container to pour wax into because you are making a container candle but have you really thought about what that container says about the candle you are making? The rooms in our home reflect our style and manner and when we put candles in these rooms, what happens next? Most of us know how difficult it can be to find just the right gift for a friend or loved one. Matching their... (posted by Sara Patterson 2 years 152 days ago.)
Candle Equipment and Accessories
Candle making equipment and accessories can be as simple or elaborate as you want it to be. Personally, I think that jumping into a new hobby with the tools that we have on hand is a great way to find out if we truly enjoy it, but we may find along the way that there are additional accessories that could make our work easier and nicer looking. Let's explore what's available to the home candle maker. We've talked a lot... (posted by Sara Patterson 2 years 154 days ago.)
Candle making equipment and accessories can be as simple or elaborate as you want it to be. Personally, I think that jumping into a new hobby with the tools that we have on hand is a great way to find out if we truly enjoy it, but we may find along the way that there are additional accessories that could make our work easier and nicer looking. Let's explore what's available to the home candle maker. We've talked a lot... (posted by Sara Patterson 2 years 154 days ago.)
Candle crafts to make with Kids
As much as candle making is about creating the warmth and glow of candlelight for your very own there can also be a fun and whimsical side of candle making, which we are now going to explore. Any wax can be used in candle crafts for kids but since paraffin wax does release soot and other elements into the room when lit we will be discussing the use of soy wax. Soy wax burns cleaner and because it is made from... (posted by Sara Patterson 2 years 155 days ago.)
As much as candle making is about creating the warmth and glow of candlelight for your very own there can also be a fun and whimsical side of candle making, which we are now going to explore. Any wax can be used in candle crafts for kids but since paraffin wax does release soot and other elements into the room when lit we will be discussing the use of soy wax. Soy wax burns cleaner and because it is made from... (posted by Sara Patterson 2 years 155 days ago.)
Colonial Candle Making
Beeswax candles have a fine traditional look to them and one that here in the United States is often associated with our Colonial period. Whether you want the texture of the honeycomb sheets or just the unique sweet scent of a beeswax candle when you light your room making your own beeswax candle is easy enough for the candle making hobbyist. Beeswax can sometimes be found in stores but you might have to venture onto the... (posted by Sara Patterson 2 years 157 days ago.)
Beeswax candles have a fine traditional look to them and one that here in the United States is often associated with our Colonial period. Whether you want the texture of the honeycomb sheets or just the unique sweet scent of a beeswax candle when you light your room making your own beeswax candle is easy enough for the candle making hobbyist. Beeswax can sometimes be found in stores but you might have to venture onto the... (posted by Sara Patterson 2 years 157 days ago.)
All Natural Candles for Your Home
The focus on all natural products isn't new but it has certainly hit a new pitch in recent years and all natural candles are no exception. Soy, palm, beeswax, and bayberry wax are all alternatives to paraffin wax which is the least expensive and most traditional wax used in candle making. Benefits to using all natural waxes, even if they are more expensive, are that they come from renewable resources. Soy, in... (posted by Sara Patterson 2 years 158 days ago.)
The focus on all natural products isn't new but it has certainly hit a new pitch in recent years and all natural candles are no exception. Soy, palm, beeswax, and bayberry wax are all alternatives to paraffin wax which is the least expensive and most traditional wax used in candle making. Benefits to using all natural waxes, even if they are more expensive, are that they come from renewable resources. Soy, in... (posted by Sara Patterson 2 years 158 days ago.)
Candle Molds from Around the House
One of the best parts of home candle making is take on the challenge to your creativity by making candles of different shapes and sizes. Do you want to make jar candles to give away for hostess gifts? Or maybe some pillar candles? How about trying your hand at scented taper candles for the holidays? These candles all have different functions and they will require different molds. Fortunately, as the popularity of... (posted by Sara Patterson 2 years 158 days ago.)
One of the best parts of home candle making is take on the challenge to your creativity by making candles of different shapes and sizes. Do you want to make jar candles to give away for hostess gifts? Or maybe some pillar candles? How about trying your hand at scented taper candles for the holidays? These candles all have different functions and they will require different molds. Fortunately, as the popularity of... (posted by Sara Patterson 2 years 158 days ago.)
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