TweetYou have poured a large batch of soy wax candles. You have done all the candle wax testing prior to selling them. But wait, your soy candles start to frost, a mutation of some sort forms on the candle tops and the scent throw is bad. What in the world is going on? Sometimes is [...]
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TweetPrimitive candles are popular in my neck of the woods. Using primitive candle molds is one of the many ways to add a bit of “prim”. Silicone molds are easy to use, saving on time and effort. Here is a fun candle making project that is exclusive for the primitive candle world. What better way [...]
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TweetValentine’s, to me, means a lot of hearts, hearts and more hearts. Every year my kids make heart projects made out of felt, construction paper, pipe, sticks and who knows what else. I enjoy displaying their projects around the house. I will show you a fun heart project made with wax. Tweet
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TweetI love the look of sand candles. It is cool to intermingle natural items such as rocks, sand, flowers with wax. I decided to try my hand at making sand candles. Sand allows you to make your own candle mold cheap. You can mold any shape into sand and watch how the wax takes the [...]
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TweetWhat do you use to attach wicks to the bottom of a container? There are various options out there, but what ones are the best to use. If you are a seasoned candle maker, you already know what you like and what you don’t like. I am a slightly seasoned candle maker and I finally [...]
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TweetWhat do you do with those leftover wax chunks or crumbles? I usually put the chunks aside for myself or for friends and family. No one likes waste and friends and family enjoy the leftovers. But what can you do with the chunks to still turn a profit? Tweet
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TweetI decided to experiment a little bit for my craft show home party. I was make a candle with the fragrance oil winter candy apple and I wanted the wax to look swirly and candy cane like. You will enjoy this candle coloring tip. It is so much fun and so easy. Tweet
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