An amazing pancake candle!

I just can't get enough of these food-link candles. Look at this yummy packcake candle from CoolCandle.net:

It's amazing!

Eran.

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Easy and Cheap Holiday Gift

Here's why making beeswax candles is your easy and cheap way to get holidays gifts.

Isn't that just a classic look?

Thanks, Sia from the Coffee and Diapers Blog, for making it so clear.

Eran.

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I've got a cure for you!

How do you get that strong scent throw you are dreaming about when making candles???

Well, what you need to do is let the candle "cure" after it is finished. That is let the wax and the fragrance oil bind into each other. It can take up to 2 days for paraffin candles, and up to a week for soy candles.

Read these useful cure tips from David Fisher to cure your candles.

Eran.

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Everything is Inside!

Tired of figuring out which wax goes with which kind of dye, fragrance and wick? So am I sometimes.

That's why Recipes, Tips and Suggestions for a specific wax are so handy. This time its Candle Supply's Tips for the EcoSoya CB-135, which is a single pour wax with a creamy soft appearance.

It comes with both instructions and troubleshooting ideas.

Go for it!

Eran.

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Finally! An Answer to My Aroma-Question

I've been struggling for a long time with a common question:

What IS the REAL difference between Aromatherapy and candles that just smell good?

I have searched for a plain simple answer that will sum Aromatherapy up in a few sentences, and finally found one in the form of Timeless Candles' podcast. It's just great. Listen and find out for yourselves.

Eran.

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Another Colorful Christmas Idea

Do you remember how much fun you used to have as kids using crayons? I loved all the yellowish-greenish ones.

Here is your opportunity to pick your favorite crayon color and use it to dye your candles! Should work great with left-overs-too-short-to-draw-with crayons that lie around the house.

Check out this interesting idea straight from LeAnn R. Ralph's story: A Candle For Christmas.

Eran.

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The Most Simple Yet Terrific Project Idea!

Sometimes the easiest idea gives the best results!

This next project idea is so simple, I just cannot believe someone didn't think about it before! But hey, it is time you wake up and smell the coffee beans candles by CraftBits.

** UPDATE **

But BEFORE you try this project, read Mr. Candle's comment about this post. According to the link he added, the coffee beans may light up. So either use this candle for decorative purposes only, or try out that other link instead.

Eran.

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You Made This Give Especially For Me ???

How to Make Personalized Candle Gifts from Ordinary Candles
Need a unique gift or party favor? Follow our simple instructions to make your own personalized candles. If you are looking for a fun gift to make for any occasion, then personalized candle making may be something you would like to consider. There are many ways to make personalized candles, depending on how much time and money you are willing to spend. With just a little extra time and effort, you can make a personalized candle out of an otherwise ordinary candle gift that the lucky recipient will love...

How to Make Personalized Candle Gifts from Ordinary Candles

Wouldn't it be great to give each a person a special gift just for him or her? Think about it. Wouldn't you be surprised and happy to receive such a gift?

Well doing so, is just a simple step! Read this article to not only make the candles gifts yourself but how personalized for that maximum affect.

Eran.

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I Love That Scent!

Why Heavily Scented Candles? – Preserve The Aroma In Your Home
There is a difference between heavily scented candles, richly scented candles and triple scented candles. Many people believe that all three mean that the candle has a strong scent that will last until the candle burns out completely. For the most part, heavily scented candles means that a larger than normal amount of fragrance has been added to the wax in the candle making process. In general, one-half ounce is the normal amount of essential oil added to the melted wax. In heavily scented candles, this amount is tripled so that one and a half ounces are added...

Read the rest of the article...

Scented candles are the best ones. I personally think that this is what people actually love about candles. Read this interseting article by Peter Crump to learn some more about different kinds of scents.

Eran.

Heat Those Bubbles Away!

We talked before about the wonders of the heat gun.

Pre-heating your glass container when making gel candles can help with preventing bubbles, but what should you do when you get bubbles after you pour?

Here are some more heat gun tips especially for gel candles.

Heat those bubbles away, thanks to Gel Candle Supply.

Eran.

Great Gift Ideas

The holidays are just a few weeks away. And candles are ALWAYS are great gift. Need some ideas? Try out this blog post from Atrbeat Creativity. They have some really unique suggestions:

Handmade Candles for the Gift Giving Season
After a long stressful day, do you ever soak in the bathtub surrounded by candles? Just the thought of flickering candlelight is relaxing. Because of that quality, candles always make a welcome gift.

Artbeat The Creativity Blog: Handmade Candles for the Gift Giving Season













Eran.

This is Priceless!!!

The way to your profitable candle making business goes through knowing how to price your candles. It is obvious that too expensive candles won't sell. But bare in mind that a very low price is not always to best way to go either.

Read this guide from CandleMaking.org.uk to give your candles the best price:

Pricing your candles
Something that causes endless stress even to an experienced artisan is what to price a new creation at. It's not just as simple as picking a figure out of the air and it isn't as easy as finding out what someone else charges for something similar and going for that. To get the correct price for your item involves research and time...

Candlemaking Business Resources - Pricing your candles

Eran.

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There's a Hurricane in Your Horizon

Would you look at this beautiful thing:

I LOVE hurricane candles. They are beautiful, reusable, giving a warm relaxing light. What else do you need? Just put a tea-light or votive container inside, and you are set to go!

The trick in making hurricane shells is waiting only a short while after the wax is poured. The outer shell is already hard enough, but the inside is still liquid and can be poured out. Embedments are optional, but using them are very recommended.

Follow Candle Making Techniques detailed instructions for a beautiful hurricane candle:


Eran.

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What is your favorite color?

Ever wanted to get that pinkish-brownish-greenish light colored candle, but never knew exactly how?

Well, here is something that might help: a Color Chart by Gelly Candle including 30 color and their recipes.

It all comes down to mixing your basics colors: Red, Yellow and Blue. The question is how much to use from each color. Try it out.

Eran.

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Gel Candles Are The Way To Go

Forums are always a great place to share information, ideas, or just the fun of a mutual hobby and interest.

If you are a beginner in the world of gel candles, the Candle Making Techniques Forum is just the place for you. Check out its Gel Candle FAQ page. I bet that in no time you can make gel candles as beautiful as this one:

Eran.

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Very Good Wick Information

At last! Someone took all the wicks of the world and made some sense into them.

This is a very thorough and detailed list of wick information including type, burn rate and more.

Check out this Wick Chart as well.

Thank you, Rustic Escentuals for a fine work!

Eran.

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There are holes in my candle and I like it!

It is always interesting to find new and original ideas for candles. Here is One Stop Candle's Drilled Cut Out Candle:

How do they do it???

Well, it is a combination between a two-colored candle and a hurricane. The holes are actually done with a drill.

Read all about it and try it out.

Eran.

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Questions Questions Questions

Why do my candles smoke?

How can you test the color of your candle?

What size wick should I use?

Do zinc core wicks contain lead?

This page of tips from Just Scent would answer all these questions and more. You can use it when troubleshooting, or just learn in advance what type of problems or issues you might encounter.

But the most important tip they give is: test! test! test! You need to learn from your experience.

Eran.

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Yummy!

I keep getting fascinated each and every time with these amazing like-food gel candles.

Look at that!!!

I do believe the creator, Linda Mc Innes, did an amazing job!

Eran.

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Great Project for Kids

Here's an easy-does-it floating candles project.

It is great for kids since there is no heating required.

Be sure to use interesting and fun shaped molds!

Eran.

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