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 ...
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 -- ...
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 a girl, one of my favorite things to do with Grandpa was tie a rock to a string, then dip it over and over into a Folger's coffee can containing melted beeswax to make taper candles. They always ...
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 ...
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tamara Mayne, the founder of Brooklyn Candle Studio, about turning a hobby into a business. It has been edited for length and clarity. I was ...
More than a decade ago, Brandy Glass-Lucchesi started making candles for herself and as gifts for friends, many of whom were so impressed with her abilities that they suggested she sell them. Today, ...
Make your own candles at home with simple steps and a few supplies. A fun, creative DIY project that adds warmth and fragrance to any space. If you've ever wondered how to make your own candles, ...
Candles are romantic and soothing. Whether you light them up for dinner, or to enhance the scent in your room, candles can be very soul-pacifying. We often relate candles and warmth to winter. But, ...