http://candlemaking.craftgossip.com Candle Making news @ CraftGossip Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:05:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I got the cookie cutter candle idea from Martha Stuart's website. I had some heart and star cookie cutters so proceeded to tape them to a tray I had handy since I didn't have foil. I didn't use enough tape the first time so make sure they're secured before pouring ... http://candlemaking.craftgossip.com/cookie-cutter-floating-candles/2008/07/03/ Global Candle Company is a one of a kind custom candle company in Canada. They will hand carve or custom make any design you want onto a candle. Think logos, weddings, custom messages for birthday parties, anniversaries, and weddings. Shown here in honor of Canada day is a Canadian flag candle ... http://candlemaking.craftgossip.com/global-candle-company-in-canada/2008/07/02/ 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 ... http://candlemaking.craftgossip.com/elegant-beaded-candle-project-from-michaels/2008/06/29/ I had to share this Hawaiian luau candle project found at CandlesandSupplies.com. It would be perfect for a Hawaiian theme or even a summer themed wedding or party. The blue wax looks striking against the coconut shell and the decorative flower adds a festive touch. If you want to check out ... http://candlemaking.craftgossip.com/hawaiian-luau-candle-project/2008/06/26/ 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 ... http://candlemaking.craftgossip.com/create-decorative-beeswax-candles/2008/06/23/ Sandra Bullock launched her Bessence soy candle line in April. The eco-friendly candles are hand poured and lead free with paper wicks. The larger candles burn up to 50 hours! Even the packaging is recycled. The candles come in four exclusive scents created by combining essential oils. You can find Bessence candles ... http://candlemaking.craftgossip.com/sandra-bullock%e2%80%99s-bessence-soy-candles/2008/06/21/ Making beaded candle holders is a great way to combine two hobbies. We have beads all over the house and this would be a perfect way to use them. Grab a couple old pickle or jam jars and start wrapping some wired beads to make an outdoor hanging candle holder. Insert ... http://candlemaking.craftgossip.com/beaded-candle-holders/2008/06/19/ I love banana splits but can't indulge in them too often. Here's a delectable banana split you can indulge in without the calories. You can purchase one like this from JLS Candle Designs or learn how to make your own at CandleKitchen.com. The banana split project lists all supplies you need ... http://candlemaking.craftgossip.com/banana-split-candle/2008/06/16/ 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, ... http://candlemaking.craftgossip.com/fish-bowl-candle/2008/06/15/ 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 ... http://candlemaking.craftgossip.com/make-a-seashell-gel-candle/2008/06/12/