Original Balloon Candles

I think balloon candles are a great idea! Who invented them? Especially if you are using different colors in the dipping process, or for the inside filling. But have you ever thought about keeping the balloon candle hollow and using it as a votive container or a hurricane shell?

Thanks to David Fisher you can now make balloon candles easily with the Candle And Soap Making - Balloon Candle Guide.

Eran the Candle Dude

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This could be you!

When Ed Pester retired three years ago from his carpet installation job, he never planned to start making candles. And he never envisioned opening his own store at Washington Square Mall...
...At first, Pester gave away candles as gifts. By word-of-mouth, people began learning about his products. Soon, requests for candles were coming in from friends of friends...
...He began selling candles from his Decatur Township home. This month, heopened the mall store -- Wick-It-Scents Candles -- and foreseesexpanding to other locations. His 28-year-old daughter, Milissa Moore,is his business partner...

Candles spark a second career | IndyStar.com

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First Things First

Safety always comes first!

So let's rehearse the 4 basic safety rules for wax melting:

• NEVER leave melting wax unattended
• ALWAYS use a double-boiler, never melt wax directly on the stove
• ALWAYS use a thermometer for wax temperatures
• ALWAYS have a fire extinguisher within reach

Here's more about Wax Melting from the good people of Candle Making Techniques.

Eran the Candle Dude

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Cool Gel Candles

I thought it would be cool to start off with some pretty amazing gel candles. Aren't they beautiful? And they came all the way from Thank You Candles in Sweden.

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Hello Candle Making Enthusiasts

Hello Candle Making enthusiasts.

In this blog I plan to bring you updates, tips, tricks, stories and even candle making jokes. Anything that a beginner and experienced candle maker can enjoy. Cause, isn't candle making all about fun?

I think it is. So let the fun begin!

Eran, Candle-Dude