…your nose) associated with that odor will increase the threshold of activation and cease sending the signal to the brain. So, your brain eventually stops getting the signal that it interprets as “frosted carrot cake.” That is unless you present…

Learn to make this candle version of a delicious fall treat: banana nut bread! You Will Need: -Aluminum Loaf Mold –Paraffin or Soy Wax –Beeswax –Banana Nut Bread Fragrance Oil –Brown Liquid Dye (or Dye Chips) –Pre-tabbed Wicks –Wick Stickers…

This simple technique makes unique crackle candles, perfect for fall and winter décor!   You Will Need: –Paraffin Wax (1343 works best but the crackle can still be achieved with other pillar blends) –Candle Mold(s) –Raw Wick –Wick Screw –Mold…

…Rose Bouquet Fragrance Oil. Gather all your ingredients, and print out the recipe you have selected. You’ll need: Containers: A lined mold. You can use cardboard boxes, untensil drawers, pringle cans, just about anything that will hold heat. Or you…

Celebrate the 4th of July with these festive fireworks candles! You Will Need: –Container Wax –Jars (Flat surfaces work best- we used the Flared Square Jars) –Fragrance Oil (optional) –Candle Dye (optional) –Wicks –Wick Holder Bars or Skewers –Wick Stickers…

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…through the candle. Universal additive (1-2%) or White microcrystalline wax (1-2%) is optional. We are going to use 1% white micro to provide a slightly more durable shell (high melt paraffin can be somewhat brittle). While your wax is melting,…

…type of candle you want to make (container, pillar, votive, etc.), 2. Personal preference. Paraffin wax is the most common, and more traditional wax used for candle making. It typically produces a strong scent throw and holds color well. However,…

…a pillar. Any container made out of glass or ceramic can crack, even those that are considered heat resistant, such as canning jars or glassware made specifically for candle making. The bottom line is that all candles should be burned…

…–Fragrance Oil (optional) –Candle Dye (optional) –Thermometer (recommended) –Scale (recommended if adding Fragrance Oil) Step 1: Melt some wax in a double boiler. (Straight Paraffin Wax works best for this project but other pillar blends can be used.) While the…