Candle Making Tips

Supplies Needed:
Most items can be found around the house or in a craft store.
Jar Candle with lid – with removable plastic bottom
Craft Glue
Paint
Scissors
Decorating Candle Jars and Lids is a fun and easy project for all ages. You can use many different craft items to embellish your jar and lid. If you are really creative, you could even make a snow globe out of the lid. But we are going to go over a few inexpensive ideas to turn your Jar into an attractive looking and still functional decoration.
Most jar lids come with a plastic under cap, which can be taken off by a screw driver. In this space you can add many different things, from dried flowers to an elaborate scene.
One of my favorite things to do is to add fake flowers and greens to my lid, typically using the same color flower as my jar wax. Everything can be placed at the top of the lid and adding green leaves to keep it secure.
Sand, Rocks or Marble pieces can add a different look to the lid. One great idea is to use different layers of colored sand. Just make sure you fill it to the top, because the under cap will have a little bit of space. You’ll get the same look as those colored bottles that you can buy at fairs. For rocks, try using some Aquarium rocks, as they come in multiple colors.
You can add a more personal touch by adding a picture or personal message in the lid. Just cut the picture to fit the lid and put some kind of background behind it. One idea is to use a nice piece of colored felt or velvet fabric. By adding enough fabric, you can be assured the picture will stay where it is. I do not recommend using glue on the top of the lid, as it will be visible.
You can also just use a pattern fabric to place inside the lid. A great idea would to use a pattern that is in your room, maybe a leftover piece of wallpaper. Then you have a matching Jar to your room. Don’t laugh, but I cut off a small piece of fabric from the underside of my chair to use in a lid, so that it matched my furniture.
The jar itself can be decorated in so many ways, its impossible to list them all here. So I’ll show a design and some ideas that I thought would be great to give as a gift to someone.
One of my favorite designs is to use my old Christmas cards or a specific holiday card as a design on my jar. Cut the card it to fit the jar, and then glue it to the jar using crafters glue or glue dots. This is a great idea for a gift around Valentines or Christmas time. You could even use the inside of the card with the message. And to top it off, adding a picture of yourself on the other side of the jar, will add a nice personal touch.
There are many things you can do to decorate your jar. Using some of the ideas above, like the pattern in the lid, you can also use it on the jar. Some other ideas are, painting a scene or message on the jar, gluing ribbon strips vertically to add stripes, gluing flowers to the base, adding your own custom label and something as simple as red lipstick kisses all over the jar.
Your creativity holds no bounds. So have fun and try anything, I bet it will come out fabulous.

Candle wedding favors are a wonderful gift to share with your guests in commemoration of your special. Evoking all that is romantic about marriage, candle wedding favors are the perfect way to rekindle in your guests all the feelings of joy and togetherness that was celebrated on your special day. Perhaps your candle wedding favors may even be responsible for creating a new romantic moment for your guests!

Candles have long been an important part of the wedding ceremony, and wedding favor candles are a special way to extend the togetherness they represent to your guests. Many ceremonies include the lighting of one candle from two, symbolizing the union between the newly wed couple. Candle wedding favors will remind your guests of this special moment long after the day itself has passed.

And as wedding favors, candles are the most romantic choice. Whether your guests are happily married or on the look out for love, what better way to invite the sense of romance that you and your spouse share into their lives than with candle wedding favors.

And these days, there is a huge variety of wedding favor candles available, from traditional votives to novelty candle wedding favors in almost as many shapes and sizes as you can imagine. Wedding favors candles are available in gorgeous red rose or heart shapes to accentuate the sense of romance, while the more traditional couple can choose classic pillar style candle wedding favors.

Whatever the theme or style of your wedding, there will certainly be a candle wedding favor to match. Capturing so much of the symbolism of the wedding ceremony, there is nothing that can compete with the special significance of candle wedding favors. Invite your guests to find for themselves the special romance that the newly weds enjoy by sharing with them beautiful candle wedding favors.

Candle wedding favors are a wonderful way to celebrate your wedding with your guests.

Do not ever consider that a crystal candle chandelier is just ideal for ancestral homes and landmark buildings such as the Louvre Museum in Paris or the White House in Washington. Entertaining such notion only suggests that you are somehow underestimating the intricacy of its design. Yes, it is unmistakably glamorous that as guests will behold its sight, it will be a redolent of intimidation. Actually, it all boils down to how the host will treat every visitor who steps into his or her abode because any ornamentation for that matter is only subject for enhancement.

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Feuille is a crystal candle chandelier from Designers Fountain. It may be modest in size but it is very stately in appeal. Such collection features faceted droplets of gems as well as fragile ironwork and antique covers that gives that look which marries simplicity and grace. It is 20.5” in height and 19” in width. Finished with Mediterranean Patina, its lamping has nine candelabra base. It is available at $206. 12.

Orleans is a combination of puffy scrolls and crafted details. It has amber gems that drop elegantly in fringed hues which is reminiscent of a very luxurious European period. Manually pained with a Moroccan finish, it is enhanced with antique accessories that are silver in color. It is intended to further elevate its fundamental formality appearance. It is 31.5” in height and 30.5” in width. Made by Designers Fountain, its lamping has six candelabra base. It is available at $614. 40.

Renaissance is stirred up by the revival of the most famous era in the history of Europe. It has a frosted guise with silver gems hanging all around. It also features forged ironwork with an ornamentation of an acanthus leaf and finished with a golden moss. It is 33” in height and 26” in width. Made by Designers Fountain, its lamping has six candelabra base. It is available at $474. 99.

Mirage is a crystal candle chandelier from Designers Fountain. It has that harmonious combination of sophisticated vines and leaves. With lead prism of gems and blush tinted flowers, it has that dazzling enduring style. It also manually painted in Mediterranean Patina finish which is another factor to its opulence stating a timeless motif. It is 24” in height and 27” in width. Its lamping has six candelabra base. It is available at $524. 99.

In recent years there’s been a new trend in home decorating that has caught on like wild fire. Scented candles have become the mainstay in many houses. They not only add a beautiful decorative touch to a room, but they also double as a subtle way to keep the air fresh. Although many people opt to place candles on a table, there is another approach that can really enhance the look of your room. Wall mounted candle holders are an innovative way to incorporate scented candles into your home’s décor.

Glass has always been a very tasteful choice in small accent pieces. One of the main reasons is that glass complements anything it is matched with. You can place wall mounted candle holders that are crafted from glass on any color or texture of wall. They look great. It’s a nice idea to add colorful candles to glass holders so they stand out. If you have a touch of red in the room, consider buying red votive candles for the holders. Not only does this draw the eye to the wall but it also helps bring the entire look together. White or black candles work really well if you already have a bright, bold color painted on the wall.

For a more modern look you may decide to go with a metal finish. Brass and copper are both elegant choices. These type of wall mounted candle holders can be matched with either pillar or votive candles depending on the style you choose. Some styles also feature either a single holder or you can match them up in multiples, which affords you the opportunity to create a unique and very personalized design.

It’s also a good idea to think outside the decorating box when you are adding items to your home. Naturally when we think of wall candle holders we picture them in the main living space. This works well as they can be lit during a romantic evening while you and your significant other are watching a movie. They also are very effective in a formal dining area. Lighting the candles during a dinner party just adds to the festive ambiance.

Consider placing them in the bedroom too. Bedrooms often get overlooked in favor of other spaces and can sometimes end up being a tad bit boring. Wall mounted candle holders are really ideal for a space like this. They can be placed on a feature wall in the bedroom, or even over the headboard. Changing the color of the candles in them really does alter the look dramatically, and it’s a very inexpensive way to update your room, whenever you get the urge.

If you’d like to try your hand at candle making, set aside two hours one day next weekend, and start with an easy project, using your old candles to test the waters. If it’s instant gratification you crave, you’ll see the fruits of your labor in just a couple of hours with a minimum expenditure for supplies.
People often speak of candle making and soap making in the same sentence as if they are similar experiences. The process is not the same. If you have thought of making your own soap, try candle making first. The process may appear similar, but it’s simpler and safer. When you make your own candles, you are simply melting wax, not conducting chemical experiments in your kitchen.
We’ll give you a play-by-play preview of the process, but consider this an overview. Before you actually set up shop and play candle maker for the afternoon, download a proper set of step-by-step procedures from the Internet. You’ll find hundreds of candle-making projects available online, but start by recycling your old candles just to get a feel for the process. In fact, in this overview, we’ll describe the process of melting down your old candles and turning them into brand new votive candles.
If you enjoy the experience, which is similar to cooking, then you’ll want to order more supplies before beginning your candle-making hobby in earnest. With a little practice, you can give unique, hand-made holiday gifts, and delight your friends with something that you personally created.
Safety First
Anytime you work around an open flame, you have all the ingredients for a potentially dangerous situation. Work carefully and mind your safety P’s and Q’s at all times. Candle making requires your undivided attention. Don’t even think about multitasking while working with hot wax.
Materials and Preparation
Before you begin, you’ll need to gather the following equipment:
Old candles – anything that you would otherwise throw away
Votive wicks, pre-tabbed
Votive molds (metal is best)
Scissors
Silicone spray for metal votive molds
Old saucepans to create a “double boiler”
Candy thermometer
Oven mitts
To minimize cleanup, cover your burners with aluminum foil and spread old rags or newspapers over a flat work area.
Prepare the Molds
If you prepare your molds in advance, you won’t have to scramble at the last minute, and risk the possibility of your wax cooling before you can pour it.
Spray the inside of each mold with Silicone per the instructions on the can.
Place a pre-tabbed votive wick in the mold, and set aside.
Melt the Wax
This process requires your undivided attention.
Remove old wicks, labels, etc. At a bare minimum, clip the burnt part of the wick.
Melt the wax.
If you’re using old jar candles, you’ll need to melt the wax in the jars separately.
Pour the Molds
Allow the melted wax to cool to 160 to 180 degrees F.
Pour the wax into the prepared molds.
Allow to cool and shrink.
Melt wax for the repour and allow it to cool to 180 degrees F.
Repour to top off the molds.
Allow to cool.
Remove the candle from the votive holder.
The key to successful candle making is preparation and setup. If you have everything prepared and within easy reach, you’ll have a smooth melt to pour process. If you haven’t prepared in advance, the wax may cool faster than you can prepare your work area and molds, costing you additional time.
That’s all there is to creating brand new candles from your candle remnants. If you enjoy the process, you can progress to creating your own custom candles from scratch, giving them as gifts, or even starting a brand new career path.