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Sep
22
I found this fun maple leaf cookie cutter to dress up some of my pillar candles. There is also a pumpkin and a turkey in the set that are perfect for halloween or thanksgiving. Just use the cookie cutter to press and cut the shapes out of the beeswax and stick them on.
My children took [...]
Jul
25
If you have a few wax bits around that you don’t know what to do with, try recycling them into a beautiful chunk candle!
If you don’t, you can still make your own chunks. Just pour some colored wax onto cookie sheets about a half inch and cut into pieces once cooled.
First, thread your cotton wick [...]
Jul
14
These embossed candles are so pretty and I would love to learn how to recreate the effect. Shown here is a romantic design called vintage rose but the fern is also very striking.
Check out VickiChigagoMarsh.com to see more.
If you want to make your own simpler embossed/stamped candle check out one of my favorite sites for [...]
Jun
29
This is one of the most beautiful beaded candles I have seen. Thanks to Michael’s craft store you can recreate the elegant beaded candle project with their easy step by step instructions.
The glass prima pillar holder really sets the candle off and would reflect nicely off the gems and glass beads.
On this particular candle they [...]
Jun
23
I found two fun videos from Expert Village on how to make decorative beeswax candles from things around the house. Rachel uses cookie cutters, bottle caps and a knife to create flowers from colored beeswax.
In the first video Rachel shows us how to make the flowers. See: How to cut wax shapes for [...]
Jun
15
It’s a little late to make this fish bowl gel candle a Father’s Day present but it gave me an idea for the next special occasion. You can find the Fish Bowl Forever Candle at the Gel Candle Company.
They have the most striking and realistic looking candles with butterflies, flowers, fairies and even cars.
The great [...]
Jun
12
This is a gel candle I made with seashell embeds. They’re attractive and easy to create. All you need is the gel made specifically for candles, wicks, a thermometer, seashells, dye if desired, a double boiler and a glass container.
To attach the wick onto the bottom of the candle and prevent it from floating I [...]
May
1
If you’re planning a wedding, shower or any other party these gel candle favors are bound to be a hit. I found them at Wedding Reception Ideas but they would work for almost any occasion.
The flutes with fall leaves are beautiful and you could customize it with other plants so don’t have to go with [...]
Feb
16
Here’s a couple hands on projects for those who want to create some yummy candles. CraftBits.com offer many other candle making projects for free. I chose these two because they look so delicious and we can make them smell good enough to eat.
The hot fudge sundae is made with wax and vanilla scent although I [...]
Dec
18
It took me awhile but I found some festive Christmas gel candles at DMB Expressions. There are several candles to choose from but this one includes sand, santa, a tree and present. Something like this would be fun to create.
They use pieces of gel to create the look of snow. A creative candle project [...]
