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 -- ...

I still remember the first candle I ever made. It was a cozy fall afternoon, and I had gathered everything I thought I needed ...

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 ...

If you ask us, there’s a very strong case for learning how to make candles at home. A candle is such a simple thing, but for some reason, lighting one up can suddenly make us feel like we’re sitting ...

Jennifer Nelson is a health and wellness writer with more than two decades of experience. She is the author of Airbrushed Nation: The Lure and Loathing of Women’s Magazines. Love to give homemade ...

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

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 ...

Light up your house with homemade candles. Making new candles from old is easy and the results are always a surprise. You’ll need a crockpot or double boiler that won’t be used for anything else.

Once jarred candles have about 1/2 inch of wax left, stop burning the candles to ensure the jars don't break. Then, use one ...

ong before I even thought about becoming a beekeeper, my mom taught me how to make beeswax candles. In fact, making beeswax candles is what first got me interested in keeping bees! Here is a brief ...

February 2nd has had special significance since ancient times: celebrated as Imbolc by the Celts, and more recently as Candlemas by Christians, it’s also commonly known as Groundhog Day. Although the ...

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, ...