Candles & Candle Holders

Hurricane lamps are characterized by a tall cylinder called a chimney that protects the flame from being blown out in strong winds. Although hurricane lamps are now typically used only in camping...

Is the wick gone from your favorite candle but you have plenty of wax left? Do you feel like you are wasting all that candle? Here is an alternative way to get the most out of your candle and...

Make a gel candle centerpiece using pre-made gel candles or make your own that are specifically designed and poured for your centerpiece. Gel candles can complete your centerpiece whether it's for...

Before buying candles or wax candle embeds, consider making your own wax embeds at home to create personalized candles. Wax embeds decorate and embellish candles. Most wax embeds are created with...

If you love candles, but hate the leftover wax they create, this article will be a must read. If your favorite glass candle holder has a small amount of melted wax in it and you’d like to put in...

As their name suggests, tea light candles originated as a way to heat tea kettles. They are usually small, round and fitted inside a thin aluminum cup. One tea light candle gives a subtle sparkle...

You can create romantic lighting for an intimate party or light up the backyard for an outdoor bash. Whatever the reason for your party, you can create a variety of cheap lanterns with candles...

Not many home decorating projects are simple and quick, but the ones that are can be enjoyable do-it-yourself projects. Making your own candle holders is not only easy, but it also allows you to...

When glass hurricane lamps were invented back in the Victorian era, folks were too busy worrying about lighting up the darkness in raging storms to worry about decorating the glass chimneys that...

Old CDs and CD-Rs are things that almost everyone has laying around. But what do you do with them? One creative idea is to use them as the base for a candle holder. The basic candle holder can...

Vegetable oil candles are an inexpensive, attractive craft that creates a touch of elegance in your home. The ambiance of a flame floating above liquid sets a romantic mood for dinner or creates a...

This is a super easy glass recycling craft that will take only a few minutes to complete. Instead of throwing away old glass candle jars and their lids, find a way to reuse them in your home. This...

The flickering glow of a candle instantly adds warmth to any space. You can easily make outdoor glass tea lights filled with sand and rocks as decoration for outdoor events, including weddings,...

Home decoration is all about expressing one’s style. Each room in a house usually has a particular style, or some people prefer one style for all the rooms in their house. Whatever you prefer,...

Creating a centerpiece for an intimate table setting, matching centerpieces for a long table, or even several of them? Floating candle centerpieces are versatile, inexpensive and provide romance...

Candleholders should be functional and decorative. Candles should have coordinating holders to provide stability and to properly burn the candle. Wax and ash can fall around a lit candle while the...

While we can't all be professional glass-blowers, we can make our plain glass items stand out. It easy to do, easy to clean and plenty of fun! Follow these easy steps to make your very own leopard...

Know someone who loves candles? Need a quick and easy gift or hostess idea? You can make this layered glass votive candle holder in minutes and your recipient will love it. Guaranteed ! Here's...

Gel candles are attractive, decorative, burn longer than wax candles and are 40 percent brighter. Being clear with a solid jelly-like appearance, they are usually in a glass container and in a...

When you think of decorating with candles, decorative candle gardens and beautiful stained glass candle holders probably come to mind. If you prefer a more elegant look, then you may envision...

Are you missing a light over your dining table? Do you wish you had a candelabra? Well, you can. Here is how to make a fabulous, one of a kind center piece for your dining table called a tablelabra.

When you are decorating in a hurry or on a budget, a candy candle bowl is the way to go. Autumn candle candy bowls take less than five minutes to assemble and are as elegant and appealing as they...

Natural air-fresheners are easy to make and a great way to recycle glass containers.

Gel candles are simple to make and make the perfect romantic addition to any dinner table. They can be placed around a room to create a romantic ambiance. You can add any scent and dye color that...

These decorative candles create an underwater scene and are a great way to use small seashells, beach glass and rocks you collect during a beach vacation. The technique is simple enough for a...

Aroma lamps, also sometimes referred to as fragrance oil warmers and essential oil warmers, are a simple way to diffuse the scent of essential oil into your home. Using a gentle source of heat,...

Candles make stunning décor for table settings and can add a touch of elegance and class to almost any room in your home. To further add to the decorative appeal of candles, they can be...

If you want to enjoy the art of candle making, it's important to use the right mold. The right mold makes your work easier and helps you obtain professional results. Consider a few factors and...

Luminaries add a certain panache to any party. For a shower or birthday party, simply decorate glass jars with paper doilies for a delicate look that shines.