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Ask Maria “Building Candlemaking Skills”

February 26th, 2010 at 05:00am Under Help a Reader

Dear Maria,
Candlemaking is my favorite craft right now. Any tips or advise on how to improve my skills?
Carol C., Campton, NH
ANSWER
I wish you’d said if you had a specific style of candle you like making. There are so many styles including votives, pillars, container, rolled, tapered, and tealight. Plus there are a variety of waxes [...]

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Tags: candlemaking, candles, craft expert, crafter, crafting, crafts, Maria Nerius

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Plastic Trash Crafts

July 24th, 2009 at 04:00am Under Green Crafting

I love that crafting teaches you how to use materials you might normally throw away. In the case of plastic, learning how to re-use every last bit is not only economical, but is also very important for the environment. Did you know plastic does not biodegrade? All the plastic that we have ever produced is [...]

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Tags: candles, green, jewelry, plastic, thrifty

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3 New Candle Crafts

July 15th, 2009 at 08:46am Under Candles and Soap

Our house is lacking the smell and comforting flicker of candles. A giant bag of plain tealights is all I have to create a romantic or cozy atmosphere. I’m going to have to change that. Luckily, we have some brand new candle craft projects from CandleWic. Homemade candles can be customized for your favorite colors [...]

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Tags: beeswax, candle, candles, scent, wax

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Product Review and Giveaway: Aromatherapy Votive Candlemaking Kit

April 2nd, 2009 at 05:56am Under Candles and Soap+ Product Reviews

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER
Linda Olsen from California
Here’s what Linda had to say: “How Cool! I haven’t made candles of any sort since I graduated from college. Now I can get back into it with the added bonus of aromatherapy!”
Candle-making Kit, Candle Wiz by Candlewic

Product Review by Maria Nerius
Everything you need to make 9 votive [...]

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