Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Chirstmas Candles Tips
How to Light Up Your Home for Joy
Do you love the winter holiday season or does this time of year cause you stress? One way to lower your holiday stress, using fewer decorations, decreases your "just have to much to do" list. However, you still want to display Christmas candles because these decorations bring smiles to you and your loved ones. As days grow shorter and cooler and the suns sets earlier, people naturally crave the warmth and comfort of light, especially natural sources such as a bonfire or the flame of a Christmas candle.
Holiday Decorating Tips: Christmas Candles
Christmas is near and it's time to decorate your house inside and out. Try using these Christmas Candle Tips by Jeanette Joy Fisher to save money, relax and unwind and recycle while enjoying beautiful Christmas candles.
Eran.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Good Tips for Online Supplies Shopping
Getting supplies for your candles is an on going job. There are so many suppliers to choose from. And with today's Internet you've got both the "real" and the "virtual" suppliers - which one do you like more?
If you prefer the virtual way, you can benefit from Amy Metz's 3 tips for shopping online for supplies:
Let me ask you a question. Did you ever think that the Internet would become so powerful and pervasive, that even craft supplies would turn into big business online? Neither did I. But it's true. You can actually find just about any type of craft supplies that you are looking for if you look hard enough through the different search engines (or your local retail store). However, there are a few big sites that you might want to peruse the next time you are considering buying craft supplies.
3 Little Known Tips for Shopping for Craft Supplies Online
If you've got a good supplier, either "real" or "virtual", don't hesitate and recommend it in this post's comments.
Eran.
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Monday, December 04, 2006
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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Sunday, December 03, 2006
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
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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Saturday, December 02, 2006
The Most Simple Yet Terrific Project Idea!
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 **
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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Friday, December 01, 2006
I Love That Scent!
Why Heavily Scented Candles? – Preserve The Aroma In Your HomeRead the rest of the article...
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...
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.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Great Gift Ideas
Handmade Candles for the Gift Giving SeasonArtbeat The Creativity Blog: 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.
Eran.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
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.
There's a Hurricane in Your Horizon
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!
Follow Candle Making Techniques detailed instructions for a beautiful hurricane candle:
Eran.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
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.
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.
Monday, November 27, 2006
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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