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3 DIY Candle Wicks to Make at Home

Light your next candle with these 3 easy-to-make candle wicks You’ve got your candle wax, fragrant essential oils, and glass jar ready to go…when you realize you forgot candle wicks at the craft store. It’s a whole...

6 Ways to Light Candles Without a Lighter

Easy ways to safely start a flame during a hike or power outage Candles are a great source of light and warmth on a camping trip or when the power goes out, but how can you enjoy them when your lighter’s missing? You m...

How to

Extend a Candle Wick

We've all been there—you go to light your favorite candle, only to find that the wick is covered in wax. But don't throw out that candle just yet! If you can still see the wick but it's too short to light, try adding a...

How to

Extinguish a Candle

Putting out a candle may not seem like a task that requires much explanation, but you might be surprised at how many different ways there are to do it, and the effects each has on the life of the candle. Should you simpl...

3 Ways to Make Candles With Sand

Pour wax into a sand mold, make a candle from granulated wax, or make a simple sand candle holder A beachy, sandy candle is the perfect complement to a breezy ocean night, and can bring a bit of sea into any room. We’r...

6 Easy Ways to Restore a Candle That's Tunneling

Save a candle that melted unevenly and learn how to prevent tunneling in the first place You love the relaxing scent when you burn your favorite candle, but now it’s melting faster near the wick than it is around the ...

How to

Recycle Candles

If you are someone who enjoys burning candles, you may have half empty candle jars or disfigured pillar candles sitting around that you are not able to use anymore. Purchasing brand new candles to replace them can be exp...

How to

Melt Wax for Candles

A multi-method guide to melting wax If you're having trouble finding the perfect candle or are just in the mood for a fun do-it-yourself project, consider melting wax to create your own candles. '''Start by boiling o...

How to

Remove a Candle from a Mold

Now that you’ve set your wick, mixed and poured your wax, it’s time to remove your new candle. It’s easy to get excited when you’re so close to seeing the result of your hard work. However, be patient and efficie...

How to

Melt Candles

You might have some old candles lying around the house that look dirty and have sat in the one place for far too long. Instead of throwing these candles away, you can melt the wax and use the new wax liquid to make new c...

How to

Decorate Candles

Liven up your candle collection with these fun and creative projects A few candles can light up a room with their warm glow, but they add even more to your decor with a few unique, pretty embellishments. With a some glue...

How to Light a Candle in a Jar (and Not Get Burned)

Lighting a candle is no big deal, right? You just touch the wick to a flame and voila! However, if your candle is in a jar, it could get a little tricky after the candle burns down a little, especially if your hand doesn...

How to

Make a Cinnamon Scented Candle

Candles are cozy enough on their own, but mixed with the warm fragrance of cinnamon, they can be ''even'' cozier, perfect for cold autumn and winter nights. They are easy to make, and you don't even have to go out and bu...

How to

Make Water Candles

Water candles look impressive and are surprisingly easy to make. The combination of water with a few decorations creates a pretty, shimmering light. The trick behind these candles is creating a floating wick out of thin ...

How to

Light a Candle

If you want to light a candle, of course you can use matches or a lighter. However, to light it well, you may need to tilt the candle or use something a bit longer. 8 May 2024.. You should also pay attention to tips for ...

How to

Burn Candles Evenly

Candles “remember” how they burned previously, and tend to follow the same pattern during subsequent burns. If the wax around the edges never melted, the wick will sink into a crater of hardened wax in a process call...

How to

Print on Candles

Printed candles are easy and inexpensive to make. You can print any image you like onto a piece of tissue paper, and then transfer the image onto a pillar candle. 10 May 2024. using heat and wax paper. Make your own prin...

How to

Make the Most from Your Old Candles

Do you have a bunch of old candles lying around your home? Or do you just throw away an almost whole candle because the wick is gone? Are you a crafty person who wants to learn something new?

How to

Safely Burn Candles

Candles add personality to your decor, establish an element of peace and serenity, and make your home smell great. While there are many benefits to burning candles, proper candle safety is important to prevent accidents ...

How to

Get Wax Out of a Jar Candle

After a jar candle has burned to the end of its usefulness, you're still left with the glass jar. Whether you want to reuse it or recycle it, that wax has got to come out somehow! Here are a few simple methods for remova...