My cats are kind of crazy, so lately I’ve been into using safer options such as candle warmers or metal/glass covered lanterns.

A steel screen on top of a lantern or metal container will work as a barrier for lit … Read More...

Hello there. I was the candle making editor here a couple years ago and it’s good to be back!

I enjoy researching and experimenting with what’s new in candle making, and if I don’t know what I’m doing, I’ll figure … Read More...

If you’re looking for original Halloween candle decor ideas, Terri’s Village is the place to go. This Spider Web Candleholder set is elegant enough to work all year around.

I like it because it’s sturdy, functional and attractive. A couple … Read More...

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 … Read More...

Thanks to Vie from Vie Couture’s blog I found this beautiful limited edition Missoni candle. Burning time is apparently up to 80 hours.

If you’re a big Missoni perfume fan you might not mind dropping $150 for this pretty candle. … Read More...

If you’re planning a fall wedding and still looking for favor ideas, see Cool Autumn Candles & DIY Favor Ideas for Fall.

I love the leaf applique candles which you could duplicate yourself by using a leaf shaped cookie … Read More...

I just made this tea light holder because I’m sick of the plain ones. Sometimes something a little spooky or exotic is fun especially as it gets closer to Halloween.

I just shaped some white sculpey clay with my hands … Read More...

At Firefighter Nation they’re posting candles on their profiles to remember 9/11.

It’s a great gesture and important we don’t forget about all the brave people who died trying to save innocent victims trapped in the World Trade Center.

You … Read More...

Making candles is a wonderful and creative way to use up leftover supplies and materials, and it’s always a great feeling when you come up with new ways to do it. Recently, I discovered a simple and easy way to … Read More...

I got the seashell sand candle idea from Bob Sherman’s Candle Making book.

It’s one of the most detailed and informative books I have read on candle making.  He’s a well known candle maker and has been at it since … Read More...

Scent-Sations: Mia Bella Gourmet Candles is a company offering high quality candles and bath and body products. There are 90 different scents to choose from for jars and votives.

Mia’s Bella’s bakery section offers realistic scented pie candles including apple, … Read More...

I found this crazy Christmas trick candle for kids through Modern Mechanix blog.

You light the wick and the child gets a surprise because the outer shell of the candle comes flying off to reveal a stick of candy. … Read More...

This is a fun simple project for families to do together. Here’s an example of an easy way to decorate a  candle holder.

It was made by rolling sculpey clay and cutting the heart shapes with cookie cutters. Just bake … Read More...

There’s some interesting information on bayberry candles at Relaxation at Home’s website. For instance did you know it takes 15 pounds of bayberries to make 1 pound of wax? No wonder it’s so expensive. They’re perfect for dipped tapers, … Read More...

Beeswax sheets are perfect for cutting out shapes to decorate your candles. Today I used a heart shaped cookie cutter to add to a beeswax pillar I had made.

To make the pillar I simply cut a purple beeswax sheet … Read More...

There are some interesting candle holders at GenericGifts.com. If you’re a a bird lover there are a pretty pair of bird tealight candle holders.

I particularly like the cardinal. We used to see them all the time at … Read More...

If you love beeswax candles, check out SantaFe for good quality affordable candles. Their website is also extremely well laid out and informative.

I learned that any candle maker can label their candles beeswax even if it only contains 10% … Read More...

Stage Glow Candle’s containers come apart so for each burn you start with a shorter fresh candle. What a great idea for a clean burning candle!

They’re made from soy wax with cotton wicks and have three different stages. You … Read More...