5 Great Ideas For Making Your Own Candles

The art of candle making is one that has been around for centuries and has been passed down from generation to generation. However, with the invention of electricity, candles have lost their primary purpose of providing light, and the art of candle making has become less popular. But the good news is that candles still remain a popular way to add ambiance, fragrance, and warmth to any space, and making your own candles has become a popular hobby and a great way to create unique and personalized gifts for loved ones.

If you’re new to candle making, you might feel overwhelmed by the different types of candles and the variety of techniques used to make them. However, there are simple and fun ideas that you can try to make your own candles at home. From classic pillar candles to whimsical and playful scented candles, the possibilities are endless. Not only are they fun to make, but homemade candles are also a great way to reduce waste, save money, and control the quality of the ingredients used.

Whether you’re looking to create a romantic ambiance, a warm and cozy atmosphere, or a fresh and invigorating scent, you can easily customize your candles to fit any occasion or mood. The best part is that you don’t need any special equipment or ingredients to get started. With just a few basic materials and a little creativity, you can make beautiful candles that will impress anyone.

So, whether you’re looking to make a thoughtful gift for a loved one or simply want to indulge in a new hobby, making your own candles is a fun and rewarding activity that anyone can enjoy. Check out the links below to discover some great ideas for making your own candles and get inspired to create your own unique scents and designs.

1- How To Make Soy Candles from Inquiring Chef

2- Lemon Candles from Say Yes

3- Olive Oil Candles from Little House Living

4- Candle Upcycle from My Thirty Spot

5- Tea Cup Candles from The Frugal Girls

As if Diwali weren’t colorful and fun enough, The Festival of Lights: A Lift-the-flap Diwali Celebration by Namita Moolani Mehra, illustrated by Darshika Varm, makes it even more fun to read about with flaps and things to lift and pull to see more information or details in the illustrations.

The book is a story about a family getting ready for Diwali and what happens on the different days of the five-day celebration. There’s cleaning, shopping, crafting, food preparation and getting the home altar ready for the big day.

It covers decorating the outside of the house with rangoli, diyas and lanterns, buying sweets to share with family and friends, the sights and scents of the mandir (home temple), getting dressed up in new fancy clothes, the story of Diwali and celebrations with relatives.

Flaps (there are more than 140 in all) give you vocabulary words for different foods and definitions, as well as fun things like what’s inside the shopping basket or where the cat is hanging out. They also help illuminate the story of Diwali, which is the triumph of good over evil as Lord Ram defeated the demon Ravana to save his wife, Sita.

This pretty and colorful book helps kids understand what Diwali is and how it is celebrated, regardless of whether they practice it at home. This would be a nice book to keep in a classroom (it’s rated for kids ages 3-7) or to have at home to teach kids about Diwali even if it’s not something you celebrate. Where I live there are a lot of people from India so we are probably exposed to Diwali more than some other regions of America, but it’s a nice holiday to know about wherever you live.

Combine with the book Diwali and check out some fun lantern crafts and printables for kids to round out your experience.

About the book: 24 pages, hardcover, published 2025 by Wide Eyed Editions. Suggested retail prices $22.99.

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