Old Candles Made NewCandleberry, Old Yankee and Home and Hearth candles never seem to lose their good scent, no matter how old or low they have been burnt. Don't throw them away - RECYCLE into new!
Tapered Beeswax CandlesTall, simple and elegant - these beeswax candles are lovely as a centerpiece for a Christmas tea or as a gift that is sure to be treasured.
Jelly Jar CandlesCandlelight dances and flickers in these old fashioned candles, reminding you of the Christmases of yesteryear. A bow of raffia or string of bead wired around the rim add a finishing touch if you like. A wonderful way to reuse jelly jars from all that summer canning!
Crayon CandlesCreate splashes of color in your homemade candle. Use clear jars that are generally laying about the house.
Homemade Candle Scents?Homemade scents for candlemaking. My best suggestion is to use a few drops of essential oil. Find the scent you like best and use that. Essential oils should mix with the wax and retain their scent.
Recycled Taper CandlesThis recycled wax candle making project takes about 3 hours.
Making CandlesThis is a page about making candles. Candle making has evolved from a necessity to a pleasant handicraft that many of us enjoy today.
Homemade Scented CandlesSome candles I have made; purple with dewberry scent, purple striped; musk scented, blue/beige seaside with shells ocean breeze scented.
Coffee Bean CandlesI saw these coffee bean candles and really wanted one. They were so neat looking and I imagined they smelled wonderful. But, then I realized that I could probably figure out how to make it myself. You don't need candle-making supplies for this one. It's pretty simple to make.
Making an Orange CandleHere's a super easy way to make a candle out of an orange. It's quick to make, looks cute, and you can eat the scraps!
Teacup CandleThis is a simple project, but I think the results are so pretty. These make a nice gift or decoration for your house. No special candle-making tools are necessary. You can purchase the candles at a dollar store and pour the wax into an old teacup or mug. I paid $5 total to make these 2 candles.
Reusing Candle WaxOften after burning those favorite candles, you are left with chunks of leftover wax that often gets thrown away. I have come up with a way to not only recycle the left over pieces, but to make one of a kind candles with thrift store cups, wine glasses, parfait glasses, canning jars, etc.
Making an Orange CandleThis is a page about making an orange candle. You can make a neat little candle out of an orange peel.
Homemade Scented Candle-in-a-Jar...In every home we can always find scraps that are still very useful. Find some empty jars, whether it's a baby food jar, a mayonnaise jar, or a jam container. Turn it into a simple but impressive decoration.
Making a Teacup CandleThis is a page about making a teacup candle. Repurpose an old teacup into a cute candle.
Crayon CandlesRecycle those broken crayons by making colorful candles. This is a page about making crayon candles.
Using Leftover Candle Wax For GiftsYear around I use a lot of candles. The wick always burns out before the wax, leaving so much leftover wax that goes to waste, (not on my watch!) I take the wax and melt it down, add wicks, and make decorative cups for gifts that are a conversational piece and a decorative thank you to friends.
Making New Candles From Used OnesOne of our daily traditions and incredible comforts in this time is to light a candle for Dad every evening in front of a photo of him. At first, my mum and I were spending so much money on the mass amounts of candles. Soon enough, we realized it was best to turn the used candles into new ones. If you enjoy scented candles, follow the additional step to add your favourite aroma. My father's favourite aroma was Jasmine!
Potpourri CandleUsing leftover pieces of candle wax, I created this layered candle.