WOW! Take a look at these beautiful Japaneses candles:
Read this fascinating report about YoCo's visit to a traditional candle making workshop in Takashima. It is a fine piece of culture.
Friday, January 26, 2007
Have you ever seen these Japanese candles?
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
A great match for your wick!
I bet one of your most common questions is: which wick goes with the wax I'm using?
If this is the case, this list is perfect for you. It has dozens of wax and wick matches, according to the candle type.
But don't forget, that whatever you end up using - write it down and keep it for your own reference. That is always the best way to go!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Turning a taper into a dripless
I found this segment on taper candles, and I really like one of the tips they have on how to turn a regular taper into a dripless one.
It is so simple!
Monday, January 22, 2007
Turn Crayons Into Candles
Do you have all of those broken crayons the kids don't use anymore? Turn them into candles you can use or give as gifts.
Candle Making: recycling old crayons for fund raising or fun
Here's another fun idea for a interesting candle. I love it when there's a chance to recycle old stuff, instead of spending money on new material. Don't you?
Try giving this one a chance.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Test Test Test
Always test your candles
You have just finished your last candle making project for the day. You've unplugged your candle wax melter, stored any excess wax and additives and washed all of your utensils. Your candles have cooled nicely you have stored them, boxed them or wrapped them for sale or to give as gifts...
Always test your candles - Candle making
One of the basic things of making candles is: test, test and test some more. If you are trying a new scent, wick or additive - check it out, see if it works, write it down. Does it smoke? Is the throw strong? How's the burning time?
This good article talks more about it.
Eran.
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Thursday, January 04, 2007
Decorating Tips
Displaying candles that made yourself can be a great joy.
Just think how people will be impressed!
Here are great candle decorating tips for you.
I personally like displays with different shades of the same color, but these tips include also height suggestions, floating candles and more.
See for yourself.
Eran
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Starting with the basics
If you are only starting to make candles and looking for you first step, here's the best recommendation I can give you:
Candle Making Techniques has a great basics page full with details explanations, photos and everything you need to know to start making you own candles: double boiler, pillar, relief holes and much much more!
Give it a go!
Eran.
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Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Can candles smell like your baby?
I found some helpful scent mixing ideas from Nature Garden that you can use.
I never thought about Baby Powder as a scent for candles... Turns out, all you need to do is mix rose and vanilla!
Monday, January 01, 2007
Labeling Your Candles
Labeling your candles is required by law. Have you ever tried reading the law? Trust me, you need to be an expert in order to that.
"Normal people" can use Candle Cauldron's good guidelines to label your candles. These guidelines are more than what the law requires, but can be helpful to let your customer s understand exactly what the are buying.
Eran.
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