Whether you’re hoping to adopt a new hobby, switch careers entirely or simply unleash a bit of pent-up creativity over the weekend, learning how to make candles at home can be a wonderful activity—and ...

Orange peels, crayons, and vegetable shortening can all become candles in a pinch.

As a child, there was nothing sadder than watching a paraffin Santa melt into a puddle of red goop, which is why I still have candles from when I was 12. I like a candle as much as the next guy -- ...

When you buy someone a candle at the store, it’s a thoughtful gesture. When you make a someone candle with your own two hands, it gives your gift an extra, personalized touch. When most people think ...

Whether you're melting down old candles or starting with fresh wax, candle-making is easy. Essential oils are the purest form of fragrance for candles, but fragrance oils smell stronger. Soy wax, ...

I still remember the first candle I ever made. It was a cozy fall afternoon, and I had gathered everything I thought I needed ...

When fall arrives, thoughts often turn to home and that cozy, comforting vibe we all crave. Lighting a chic, heavenly-scented candle is an easy way to capture that autumnal feel, but the price of ...

If you ask us, there’s a very strong case for learning how to make candles at home. A candle is such a simple thing, but for some reason, lighting one up can suddenly make us feel like we’re sitting ...

As the days get shorter and colder and the nights grow long, people tend to want to make their homes feel cozier. One of the quickest ways to do so is with candles, so now is the perfect time to ...

ong before I even thought about becoming a beekeeper, my mom taught me how to make beeswax candles. In fact, making beeswax candles is what first got me interested in keeping bees! Here is a brief ...

Jennifer Nelson is a health and wellness writer with more than two decades of experience. She is the author of Airbrushed Nation: The Lure and Loathing of Women’s Magazines. Love to give homemade ...