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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall on over seven million tea lights sold by Chesapeake Bay Candle and Modern Light.
The tea lights sold at Target, Wegmans and Marshalls cost between $1.00 and $12.00. You can … Read More...
Personalized candles are a cute idea for weddings, birthdays, baby showers or parties. They would also make fun gifts for a favorite teacher or that hard to buy for person. Most people like candles anyway.
Shown here is a couple … Read More...
This video from HobbyCast demonstrates how easy it is to make your own rubber candle molds. He sealed the outside of the base with clay, but you could also use a glue gun.
Silicone rubber is perfect for making detailed … Read More...
There are a variety of primitive labels perfect for candles at Pine Level Printables. They’re in pdf format so that you can print them as many times as you like and the prices are very reasonable.
Labeling candles is important, … Read More...
This is the palm pillar that I made with my daughter the other day. Palm is perfect for pillars and it looks so pretty with its sparkling patterns.
It also throws a scent very well and doesn’t require additives. In … Read More...
Toynga let me know about this fun social site called Candle Makers Guide where you can connect with other crafters. It’s also a good place to learn, make friends and join discussions about candle and soap making.
Some of the … Read More...
Congrats to Bea O. (lucky number 18)! I’m sure you’ll enjoy the spring scented soy votives. I had a blast making them. For anyone who didn’t win that might be interested, I’m still making more for my new Etsy shop … Read More...
Thanks to Chellé Paperie (what a pretty name!) we see how elegant the simple mason jar can look in the right setting.
This is a photo of Chellé Paperie’s actual wedding and it’s beautiful. I do hope the weather held … Read More...
Here’s a candle making video that illustrates an easy way to make a reusable candle out of cooking oil and sand. When the oil runs out, just add more! If you wanted to fancy it up, you could dye the … Read More...
According to Inc. magazine, Candles Off Main is one of the 20 best company Facebook pages. They’re always offering discounts, new fun fragrances and giveaways. Consequently, Candles Off Main has 2,719 fans on Facebook.
Candles Off Main specialize in luxury … Read More...
I’ve been having fun getting this Etsy store started, and I thought I’d share some candles with you since you’ve been here through my experimenting.
It’s called Bohemian Candles & Crafts because I wanted it to be open to the … Read More...
Daisy Dee Art Studio hand paints designs onto candles, candle holders, jewelry, glasses, vases and more. Shown here is a multicolored flower candle painting with green leaf accents.
When I first spotted it, I thought the flowers were real! Daisy … Read More...
I purchased a new scalloped flower candle mold today along with some candle fragrances and just had to try them out. The candle mold came with a sealer, a wick and what I’m assuming is a wick-rod because that’s what … Read More...
I found this quick and cute decoupaged candle project on Lisa Leonard Designs Blog. She creates crafts, handmade jewelry and takes beautiful photos!
You’ll need: Mod Podge, tissue paper, rhinestones, a glue gun and paper flowers. Lisa took this … Read More...
This DIY wedding centerpiece video by Jenna Lee involves creating candle holders by covering vases with rice paper and translucent paper. I suppose white is popular for weddings, but I’d like to try some bright cheerful colors. Regardless, it’s inexpensive … Read More...
I’m donating two 6 oz (170 g) travel tin soy candles that I made for this auction to help Japan. They have been overwhelmed with problems since the tsunami and every little bit helps.
One soy candle is scented with … Read More...
This lantern is another one of my thrift store finds that I dressed up today and filled with Millennium container soy wax.
It’s a blend of soy and other natural ingredients (no paraffin) that is fairly smooth and has a … Read More...
The Oon Candlemaker is a small kitchen appliance that comes in seven colors that will transform old cooking oil into candles.
You add any old cooking oil and then insert a patented “candlepod”. This neutralizes the smell from the old … Read More...
Congrats to Donna whose comment number 14 was picked at midnight! Donna is the author of the blog called Indiana Inking and she’s very talented.
For example, here’s the cutest candle holder she created. Check her blog out for fun … Read More...
Smart Candle is offering an alternative to candle flames for weddings with their rechargeable votive battery candles.
Use them for longer lasting centerpieces in fire free candle displays. This is a wonderful alternative, because who wants to worry about ribbon, … Read More...