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Candles are very significant in the view of aesthetic sensibility, thematic sentimentalism, romanticism, and mysticism as candles are used for the expression of all such emotions. Candles are used for the symbolism of various kinds of passions, cultural trends and … Read More

Have you ever wondered how to burn a candle? Sounds like a strange question, doesn’t it? After all, you purchase a candle, take the wrapping off the candle, get out a match or a lighter, and light your candle. That’s … Read More

Hollywood has fallen head over heels for soy candles. Not only are they colorful and provide powerful scents to brighten your living space, but they are very environmentally friendly as well. Soy candles are non-toxic, produce far less soot, and … Read More

In today’s modern society candles are linked with positive mood, calmness and romance. The subtle light that candles provide is a marvelous relief from electric light and can set the stage for quiet intimate conversations with close friends or enhance … Read More

I love candles and candle holders. There are so many different designs for a candle holder; I am going to look at some of the basic styles such as votive, wrought iron, hurricane and crystal holder. In the beginning candles … Read More

Starting out with Candle Molds If you’ve been making only container or hand dipped candles, you may not have any experience with candle making molds. Your skills as a candle maker will never be complete without learning this aspect of … Read More

Scented soy candles are made by using soy wax which is a hydrogenated soybean oil. Soy wax came about through research trying to find a more cost effective wax than the traditional beeswax that is commonly used for candle making. … Read More

Candles today are used to create warmth, scent and ambiance in our homes. There was a time quite long ago when candles were a necessity for lighting the darkness. The first mention of candles in the bible was as early … Read More

Getting started with homemade candles can be a fun, exciting and seamless process with just a bit of preparation. Candles have been around since the beginning of time when early civilizations began using them as a source of light. While we’ve since … Read More

Candles have been an important part of human society for thousands of years. Originally, the only way to possibly see once the sun went down, was from either torches, fires, or candlelight. Torches were not safe indoors, and walking from … Read More