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

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. To make a candle, you have to remove the sticker on the bottom of the wick and place it in the middle of the vessel. Next, a ...

I still remember the first candle I ever made. It was a cozy fall afternoon, and I had gathered everything I thought I needed: a little jar, some beeswax, a few drops of essential oil, and a wick that ...

Candle making is one of those hobbies that can get expensive fast, since you’re literally burning through your materials. Luckily, the best jars for candle-making are attractive and functional without ...

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 ...

After you’ve made this delicious slow-cooker carnitas recipe, learn how to make lard candles with your leftover fat for a zero waste meal. Primitive candle making is an easy way to use up any excess ...

Artist Janie Korn is known for her wonderful and weird candle creations — everything from a bottle of Kewpie mayo candle to subtly smiling poodles (and custom portrait candles, too — as in, she’ll ...

For the past five years, Kevin Goudzwaard has mastered his candle-crafting (also called "chandler") skills through his business, Milwaukee Candle Co. During this time, people often asked if he'd ...