If you are already half into winter, here is a good idea on how to keep the summer and the beach close to you.
Try making a Seashell Candle. Isn't it beautiful?
Remember to put the shells in the mold in the most least organized way! That's what makes the candle so special.
Thanks Craft Bits for a great project.
Eran.
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Watch out for that sneaky nose of yours! When it comes to comparing scents and scent throw of different candles, it cannot always be trusted!
It's got to do with Sensory Adaptation, which is when a weak simulation is not detected by your brain after being exposed to a strong simulation.
What does that have to do with scent throw???
Well, if you want to test different candles, different waxes, different additives to see which has the best scent throw, you need to consider the effects of sensory adaptation. Smelling one candle might affect the way you would smell the other.
Surprisingly enough, Candle Making Techniques explains just how you can use sensory adaptation to compare both cold and hot throws.
So read how to do and trust your nose!
Eran.
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The Jewish Holiday of Hanukaah is all about lighting candles. On each and every day of the eight days of the holiday you light one more candle. And wouldn't it be extra special this year if you make your own candles?
Hanukaah candles are very similar to taper candles, which means you re-dip the wick to form those long and thin candles. Follow Babaga Newz instructions for a complete description of making your own Hanukaah candles.
Happy Holidays!
Eran.
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Getting The Most From Your Candles by Sharon Jacobsen
I love burning candles and have them all around the house. Long ones, short ones, fat ones, thin ones, in a plethora of colors. I burn them in the evening when I'm relaxing; I burn them at mealtimes; and I burn them in the bathroom when I'm pampering myself. Any excuse to light a candle really.
But candles don't always fit the holder, and sometimes they burn down too far and the wax gets stuck! It's at times like this that candles aren't quite as much fun!
Getting The Most From Your Candles
Listen to Sharon Jacobsen! Candles are fun to make and burn! And with these tips your satisfaction is guaranteed!
Make sure you read #8 about spilled wax, that will surely happen to you.
Have fun!
Eran.
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I bet you always wondered how to get that Deep Maple color for your candles. Or maybe Midnight Blue, or perhaps you are more of a Soft Pink Candles kind of person...
If you would like to try any of those colors and lots more, check out Ciera Candles' Formulas for Mixing Colors.
The basic idea is that mixing gray with the pure color, will tone it down. Mixing white will lighten it, and mixing black will darken it. But obviously there are a lot more types of mixing and coloring to get that special one you are after.
Eran.
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Check out this video for Beeswax Candle Making.
Shai Coggins & Bern Relos are doing a good job explaning and demonstrating how easy and classic beeswax candles are.
And remember - Beeswax candles burn bright and clean and will fill your home with sweet natural honey scents!
Eran.
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Check out this link for some interesting and unique techniques for making candles from Deanna Samman.
I personally prefer the ice candles. It is a great idea and you get the most interesting and weird looking candle!
Check it out!
Eran.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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