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Can you paint candles?

painted candles

Yes. If you are making pillar candles the outside can be painted with acrylic paint. The paint is not in the melt pool and does not interfere with the wick. This type of candle often will tunnel or not completely…

How to Make Candles at Home

how to make candles at home

Make Easy Candles in 6 Steps Before you start – candle making can be messy. Cover your area with something protective like newspaper or plastic. I always wear an apron! All candles require testing. I have included affiliate links to…

Wooden Wick Candle Making 

wooden wick candle

Candle making is a fun experience, especially for those who adore creativity. If you’re a DIY kind of person, then you’re going to love the experience of wooden wick candle making. If you get better at it, you can also…

Does Soy Wax Expire?

candle wax in an air-tight container

Soy wax does expire. It has a shelf life of about 2-3 years if stored properly in an air-tight container. Candle wax made from soy wax has a shelf life of about 2 years. After that, the fragrance oil begins…

Can I put flowers in my candles?

candles with flowers

You can put flowers in your candles. Many pillar candles are decorated around the outside of the candle with flowers and accessories. Container candles are often decorated with flowers on top. The key is to never leave them unattended and…

How to Perform Candle Testing

candle testing

Candle testing prior can avoid a lot of troubleshooting later on. Make this part of your candle-making process. Learning what candle performs better will help you get the most from this craft. To perform candle testing properly you make candles…

Do Candles Need to Cure?

curing candles

Curing is the last process in candle making. After a candle has been poured and congealed it is not finished. Yes, a candle continues to create a bond between the wax and the fragrance oil as quickly as 48 hours…

How to Make Candle Embeds

how to make candle embeds

Adding a candle wax embed to candles or wax melts can give it that final touch or signature look. Candle embeds can be a single simple element or a collage of items made from candle wax to look like your…