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Making Coffee Bean CandlesThis is a page about making coffee bean candles. Adding whole coffee beans while making a candle will allow you to enjoy the aroma of coffee every time you burn it.

 

Glass Jar Candles

What Can I Use for Candle Molds?You can use a wide variety of containers as candle molds. It is also fun to make candles in items such as tea cups, shells, etc. This is a page about, "What can I use for candle molds?".

 

Picture of cinnamon candle craft project.

Cinnamon CandlesAdd some cinnamon next time your making candles. It gives off a lovely fragrance as well as a rustic look to your candles.

 

The finished lit candle.

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!

 

A citronella candle in a terra cotta pot.

Citronella CandlesRecipe for making citronella candles. These look great on BBQ tables and outdoor patios

 

A candle decorated with vacation memorabilia.

Candle of Vacation MemoriesDo you never know what to do with those sea shells, rocks, stones, or pretty flowers collected while on a vacation trip or an outing? Here is an idea which preserves them and brings back memories. While vacationing on the island of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada, I had fun gathering flowers and shells. This is how I preserved my vacation memories.

 

Mug Turned Colorful Candle Holder - candle burning inside the cup

Making Mug CandlesA colorful candle holder can be made with an old coffee mug or even punch cups. Using some glass glaze you do your own decorating of a plain mug.

 

3 metallic pillar candles.

Glaze Not Sticking to Candles?One way to help ensure that the glaze sticks to your candles, is to not touch them with your bare hands prior to glazing. This is a page about glaze not sticking to candles.

 

Closeup of a Coffee pot.

Use an Old Coffeemaker for Melting Candle WaxThis is a page about use an old coffeemaker for melting candle wax. You do not need to always purchase specialty products for your crafting projects. An old coffeemaker can fill in when melting candle wax for making new candles.

 

A speckled homemade candle made from crayons.

Crayon CandlesRecycle those broken crayons by making colorful candles. This is a page about making crayon candles.

 

A candle in a tin can.

Makeshift Candle IdeasCandles can be molded from just about any container. This is a page about makeshift candle ideas.

 

Gel Candle

Homemade Gel CandlesGel candles can make wonderful little decorations for around your home. This is a page about making homemade gel candles.

 

Candles With Lavender

Homemade Candle Scents?You can use essential oils to add your favorite scents to homemade candles. This is a page about homemade candle scents.

 

closeup of candle

Making a Teacup CandleThis is a page about making a teacup candle. Repurpose an old teacup into a cute candle.

 

Something from Nothing

Making Candles With Used Scentsy WaxThis is a page about making candles with used Scentsy wax. Leftover candle warmer wax can have a second run as candles.

 

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Reusing Candle Wax

Making Candles from Old Candle WaxThis is a page about making candles from old candle wax. Save your scrap candle wax and use it to make new candles; it is a thrifty and green way to have lots of them around your home.

 

light showing through heart cutout on finished candle

Making an Orange CandleThis is a page about making an orange candle. You can make a neat little candle out of an orange peel.

 

Several jars filled with hot red wax.  Sticks with wicks attached lay across the top of each jar with one end of the wick in the wax

Making Homemade Candle Wicks?This is a page about making homemade candle wicks. Whether trying to save money, or because you enjoy coming up with alternatives to purchased wicks, making your own candle wicks can be fun and creative.

 

Beeswax Candles

Making Beeswax CandlesThis is a page about making beeswax candles. Beeswax sheets are easy to use to make your own lovely candles.

 

Making Candles

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.

 

Jelly Jar Candles

Making Jelly Jar CandlesThis is a page about making jelly jar candles. You can make beautiful candles using recycled jelly jars.

 

Soy candle in a glass jar.

Making Soy Massage CandlesThis is a page about making soy massage candles. Soy oil candles when melted can be used as a soothing massage oil. Make some for yourself or as gifts.

 

Egg Shell Candles

Making Egg Shell CandlesThis is a page about making egg shell candles. Egg shells are a perfect mold or container for making petite decorative candles.

 

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