The Natural Wax Candle Company, home of It’s a Soy make all their candles from soybeans and vegetable waxes grown in the USA. They use cotton wicks for their candles and do not use any paper or metal. Their company … Read More...
Gothic Halloween Candles
These goblet candles from Silly Jokes Party Shop would make a scary display at the entrance on your Halloween table.
At Fright Catalog where they make scary shopping easy, they have this unique 10 skull candelabra. Sort of creepy but … Read More...
Decoupage Candle Projects
I found this gorgeous Hawaiian lumunaries project at DIY network. There are so many fun designs you could come up with to decoupage onto vases and what an impressive display they would make.
For a more kid friendly decoupage project, … Read More...
Make Your Own Silicone Candle Mold
Bruce Hirst was generous enough to share several methods of making your own molds using various compounds including silicone mold maker. There’s clear step by step illustrated instructions and I particularly liked his idea for making a supportive box with … Read More...
Christmas Candle Project Gift Ideas
Craftbits has some wonderful project ideas for handmade candles that would be perfect for gift giving. The holidays are approaching fast and creating baskets full of gifts you made yourself is fun.
Here are three easy candle projects from Craftbits:… Read More...
Soy Strawberry Cheesecake Candle Project
You can also do these candles in lemon, blueberry, chocolate or raspberry. They make a great gift idea and would be handy to have a few for unexpected guests or last minute party invites. For this project you will need:… Read More...
Recycling and Candle Making
If you want to use up some old wax here are some ways to do that rather than throw it out.
- Make fire starters. Some people dip the wax in paper, others make a mixture of wax and saw dust
Handmade Candles in Indonesia
Shown here are some beautiful exotic flower candles.
Balifurnish.com also have candles in coconut shells, bamboo containers and glass. They’re an export company located in Bali Indonesia that offer high quality candles at reasonable prices.
I love the rustic yet … Read More...
Hand Painted Celebration Candles
Veronica began Celebration Candles after searching unsuccessfully for a candle for her son’s christening. She then decided to design her own candle and received so many compliments she decided to go into business creating personalized hand painted candles.
Her wedding … Read More...
Hand Painted African Designs at Gekko Gallery
Kapula candles began in the sixties and Ilse Appelgryn’s aunt and mother used Wedgewood and Delft porcelain designs initially for inspiration.
As they expanded and grew more daring, designs used for these Kapula candles began including bright geometric patterns, camouflage … Read More...
Candle Carving
Are you looking for a unique and beautiful way to add some light and style to your home decor? Look no further than the hand-carved candles from Candle Quilters. These candles are not only beautiful to look at but also … Read More...
Essential Oils in Candles
If you would like to make your own candles using essential oils, Natura Essentials has a very good selection.
They also have their own line of candles, diffusers, cream perfumes, essential oil balms and face elixirs. In case you’re wondering … Read More...
Fish at 100 Candles
Fish symbolizes wealth and abundance in many cultures but they are also a nice change. The fish at 100 Candles look very realistic too. This rainbow trout candle might make your favorite fisher smile if you present one of these, … Read More...
Sweet Tooth Candles
Jennifer has been busy making her realistic looking yummy bakery candles at Sweet Tooth Candles. This apple crumble pie looks so real that she had someone attempt to cut into it when they received it as a gift.
I … Read More...
Plum Party Candle Favors
Plum Party has the cutest novelty candles. These love candles might get you out of a jam and they will last longer than flowers. They could also be combined with flowers or you could stick them on cupcakes or a … Read More...
Make a Small Steam Engine Candle
Here’s an instructional video I found on Google that shows you how to make a steam candle from a tea light. You’ll need some thin copper tubing, a tea light and a glass of water. First you make a couple … Read More...
Making Shell Candles
I’m trying to stretch summer out here as long as possible so sharing a fun seashell candle project. You will need some wax (duh!), wicks, metal wick holders, pieces of colored candles, double boiler with a lip and some shells. … Read More...
Gothic Spiderweb Candlestick
I had a lot of fun looking around at Argoth’s gothic candles today.
This sexpithra candle holder features two crystal spiders and would not only make a unique display but it looks darned sturdy.
Instead of adding the items to … Read More...
Novelty Candles That Last a Lifetime
These cheerful candles from Ablaze Candles are created with a design so that you can put one candle in the other. The bonus is that they will truly last. The outer shell can even be washed and the votive you … Read More...
Coffee Bean Candle Project
Check out this great candle made with real coffee beans from Craft Bits. All you do is add the coffee beans to the bottom of the mold before you pour. It turns out quite pretty and if you’re a … Read More...