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13 ways to make your own loaded dried flower and crystal candles

January 20, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

This candle making roundup is all about what I like to call “loaded” candles.  Remember the loaded milkshakes where everything was thrown on top of the glass to create an ascetically appealing top to your milkshake?

Candles have long been … Read More...

DIY Nautical Candle Holder

January 12, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

This nautical candle holder is the perfect little gift! A super easy project that’s ready in less than 30 minutes and that’s super cheap to make. Give your space a nautical vibe in almost no time! You can see the … Read More...

How To Make Wax Melts With A Strong Scent Throw

December 6, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

Making your own soy wax melts is not only a fun DIY project, but it also allows you to create your own unique scent combinations. Whether you’re looking to create a relaxing atmosphere, boost your mood, or simply freshen up … Read More...

How To Safely Make Candles With Essential Oils

November 29, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

Hannah from Procandlesupply.com shows us how to make candles using Essential oils. There are pros and cons to making essential oil candles. Essential oils are potent and not like fragrant oil. Essential oil candles don’t throw as much scent like … Read More...

DIY Lemon Bergamot/Lavender/White Musk Soy Candles

November 22, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

I have to say I love the scent combinations featured in this DIY Candlemaking tutorial. This tutorial uses SOY Candle wax and mason jars.  You can use whatever heat resistant vessel you have on hand. Personally I love a … Read More...

The Candle Bar

November 15, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

Get together with friends, drink wine and make candles. Sounds romantic right? The Candle Bar is literally offering DIY candle making workshops. They have 4 different stores and you can book in to make a candle for $40.  They will … Read More...

DIY Soy Candles

November 8, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

Make your own homemade soy candles with one single ingredients – soy wax flakes or add some fragrance with essential oils.

This DIY tutorial is very easy to follow. If you havent made candles before then this tutorial is a … Read More...

DIY Beeswax Christmas Candles

November 1, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

This beeswax candle tutorial shows you how to take Sheets of beeswax and turn them into a Holiday themed candle. You can see the full tutorial on basic beeswax candles here on our sister site.

For this candle making project … Read More...

DIY Christmas Mug Candles

October 25, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

As Christmas sneaks up on us the stores start filling with those tacky but cute Christmas mugs. This tutorial shows you how to turn them into a Christmas Hot Chocolate candle.  What a fun way to make handmade gifts … Read More...

DIY Cricut Candles

October 18, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

This tutorial shows you how to make candle overlays using your Cricut cutting machine. It’s not as hard as you would imagine and could make for some wonderful afternoons crafting. Think of all the ceremonial and Christmas candles you … Read More...

DIY Surf Wax Candle

October 11, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

Let me first clarify this is not only an unconventional way to make candles it is also an expensive way. So why do we want to make candles with surf wax? Well if you are a Surfer Dude or Dudette … Read More...

DIY Coffee Mug Candle Stand

October 4, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

You have all seen the DIY tutorials using Vintage Teacups to create candles but this one is a little bit different. In this DIY tutorial, you use Decorative coffee mugs and a saucer to create an elevated Candle stand. Such … Read More...

DIY Printed Vellum Wrapped Candles

September 27, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

The holiday season is a time for giving, and what better way to show your loved ones you care than with a personalized gift that you made yourself? If you’re looking for a unique and thoughtful gift idea, vellum wrapped… Read More...

DIY Hidden Crystal Candle

September 20, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

I hate to admit it but I chose to feature this tutorial cause I am simply in love with the copper vessel. I have looked online for something similar ever since and this is the closest thing I could find.… Read More...

Christmas Snowman Candles

September 13, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

This DIY candle making tutorial shows you how to make your own Christmas Snowman Winter candles. These DIY candles are perfect for gift giving. These Candles are easy to make and you can see the full Candle making tutorial here… Read More...

How To Get The Best Scent Throw From Your Candles

September 6, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

This tutorial chit chat by Jeff from Standley Handcrafted and his lovely daughter tells you how to get the best fragrance throw from your candles.

It may seem like a no brainer but when you start making candles it’s easy … Read More...

DIY Bleeding Halloween Candles

August 30, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

Alecia from Chicken Scratch NY shares her DIY Halloween Candles. The perfect Halloween decoration for your spooky party or Halloween Dinner. This tutorial is very easy to follow and can be added to any style of Glass candle holder you … Read More...

Book Review – Wax Candles

August 25, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

Wax Candles $9.95

SKU# 127015

Candlemaking is a fun and fascinating hobby, and you can even sell your wares or give them as presents to friends and family. All candles are made of solid wax with an embedded wick to … Read More...

DIY Cinnamon Stick Candle

August 23, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

I know I know this isn’t candle making more like candle decorating BUT you can easily DIY your own Pillar Candle to begin.

This tutorial uses a storebought candle and that is okay with us. Such a fun way to … Read More...

How To Clean Your Presto Pot Wax Melter

August 16, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

I think the biggest downfall of DIY candlemaking or any DIY Crafts for that matter is the boring, tedious cleanup part. Lots of small batch candle makers are using the Presto melter as its the perfect dedicated candle wax pot. … Read More...

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