Crafts

Flowers, such as roses, that are part of a flower arrangement or given to someone for a special occasion can be preserved to last forever--or at least a long time. Flowers that have been preserved...

In the Middle Ages, people burned tallow candles for light in their homes. Tallow was comparatively cheap and easy to manufacture, but it gives off a lot of smoke and smell bad. Churches, which...

Learning to make jar candle lamps is actually quite simple, and this can be used as the perfect gift for your loved ones. The advantage of these jar candles are that they are recyclable and can be...

Whether it is a rainy summer day or a chilly winter's night, having a bevy of children's crafts available can stave off the first strains of "I'm bored." These flutes will transform your child...

Beeswax is made by the glands of worker honey bees. It is harvested for use in many types of crafts. It can be mixed with oils and clays to make skin and lip balms, or molded into natural candles...

The delicate nature of tissue paper makes it seem like an unlikely medium for sculpting. When dipped in wax, the paper takes on a surprising strength and sturdiness. Creating small sculptures such...

The colorful plastic bottles that are leftover after you used up cleaning supplies make terrific raw materials to upcycle into handmade jewelry. This tutorial will explain how to turn trash from...

Exotic hardwoods offer a broad range of alluring beauty to woodworking. With their vibrant colors and unusual grain patterns, it's no wonder they are prized among woodworkers, wood turners, and...

There are several ways to make pewter medallions. Lost wax casting allows you to make molds of existing medallions or create your own one-of-a-kind designs. Pewter heats at a lower temperature...

Beeswax smells wonderful, but comes in only one basic color--golden yellow--which is great for a natural look or where your décor is complemented by that particular shade. However, if yellow...

Making your own candles can be fun a project for everyone. Candles make excellent gifts and can liven up home decor. Soy wax is a creamy wax that gives off a soft light and scent. When melted the...

Soy candles contain natural soybean wax and they often are preferred as a healthy candle option instead of burning candles made from paraffin wax. Many people enjoy making their own soy candles...

Ever buy a beautiful candle in a gorgeous container and have the candle wick run out? Now you're stuck with the rest of the candle wax in this beautiful container. You hate to throw it away...

Making candles is a fun easy and creative craft anyone can do. Homemade candles make wonderful gifts. Different candles are made different ways. This article is focused on using the poured...

How to recycle your crayons to help the environment. Crayons are being dumped in the landfills when they can be reused and turned into something else.They can either be used to color again, or...

Why buy expensive candles when you can make your own. All you need is some left over recycled wax, some glassware from a thrift store, and a little time in the kitchen. In under an hour, you can...

Make soy wax candles using wine glasses from the thrift store. Colorful, scented soy candles poured into wine glasses make perfect table decorations and great gifts for weddings, bridal showers,...

Every day tons of shopping bags are added to landfills across the country and around the world. You can upcycle your torn, used shopping bags otherwise destined for the trash into a durable,...

Don’t throw away those empty pickle jars, worn coffee cups/mugs. Recycle them into beautiful candle jars. How about those broken crayons? Recycle them too. Even faded or broken candles can be...

The glow of a floating candle reflected off the water creates a soft, romantic mood. Any candy or tart mold has the potential to create a floating candle with a few supplies found at most craft...

Paste wax can be applied to wood for a number of different reasons. The wax can add a finish to wood that gives it the appearance of a fresh shine, all the time. Paste wax also protects wood from...

Candles have been used for thousands of years to as artificial light, a mode of religious worship and home decoration. Candlewic.com explains that candle-making has evolved over time to include...

In the fall, it is hard to resist wanting to preserve nature's beauty as we observe the beautiful fall colors and experience the accessability of the shedding trees. Here are 5 easy and...

Candles can set the mood for a romantic interlude, add fabulous aromas to your home, and enhance the décor of any room. If you enjoy candles and are crafty, you may want to take on the hobby...

Batik is one of the oldest hand-dyeing techniques for fabric. In batik, the dyer creates a design in hot wax on fabric, and then applies dye. The area of fabric covered with wax repels or resists...

Candle making is an enjoyable hobby, and many basic candles are easy to make. You get a certain level of satisfaction by filling the room with the fragrance of a candle you crafted with your own...

For anyone curious about candle making, the best place to start is with one of the many beginner's kits available in craft stores. These kits include all the equipment you need to get started, as...

Wine bottles laced with melted candle wax make attractive decorations that hark back to Old Europe and simpler times, when a bottle of wine slaked thirst and inspired the soul, then transformed...

Cleaned, dried and hollowed gourds are often used decoratively, but gourds can also be used for food and water storage. Gourd canteens and food containers are a unique utilitarian craft and are...

Soy wax is made from soy beans and is a renewable resource. Soy wax burns cleaner than paraffin wax candles, which release black soot when burning because the wax is a petroleum product. Although...

Adding decorative pieces to any tabletop brings an element of design to your meal. One classic piece of decorative tabletops is the wine bottle candle holder. Many Italian restaurants have these...

Crafting with your kids is a fun way to spend time together and encourage your children to use their imaginations and creativity. The experience can be even more memorable when you make something...

Drip candles have been made for centuries, and are one of the easiest candles to make on your own. Drip candles are created by dipping a wick into hot, melted wax, and allowing the excess wax to...

Candle making is a fun activity for adults and children alike. It allows you to be creative and use your imagination. It is a must try for everyone!

Candle making is exciting and fun, and the process of making your own candles can reconnect you to what life was like when people had to make their own household goods. In order to dip your own...

Glass pieces like votives, candle holders, candelabras and bowls offer a residence to candles that you may light for a special occasion or use for your own enjoyment. While these holders are ideal...

Everyone loves a kazoo, and making your own small kazoo is a fun and easy project. The kazoo is an often misunderstood musical instrument, and although it is known as an amusing children's toy, it...

Making candles from soy wax is one of the easier, cleaner ways to make candles, and although soy wax is a fairly new method of candle making you can still use your favorite pure essential oils....

Making your own candles can be done easily at home and can be a wonderful keepsake for a baby's baptism. All the tools and supplies required can be purchased at many craft stores or online at...

Light streams through the window clings, turning the floor green, red, yellow and blue. These are not store-bought window clings, but clings the kids made themselves on a rainy day using materials...

Creating homemade candles in a cake mold can add flair and appeal. With the endless range of cake molds to choose from, homemade cake mold candles can make excellent personalized gifts. From...

Votive candles give off a lot of scent compared to their size, especially when burned in proper votive holders. Many times, however, the wick on the votive will burn out or drown itself out before...

Scented candles are a popular way to provide a home with a pleasant aroma and feeling of warmth and are available in a wide variety of colors, shapes and scents. Yankee Candle Company, one of the...

Batik design for fabric is a beautiful and ancient artistic tradition, and learning to make batik fabric is a rewarding project for beginning crafters and experienced artists. The unique look of...

Making homemade candlesticks is a process that has been used for many centuries. Even though this craft is completed in many different ways, the process is simple. Factory-made candlesticks can...

Making your own candle stick is a fairly easy, if not time-consuming, process. Candle making can be a family project to have a little fun while teaching the kids about the olden days where...

If you have a surplus of broken or dull crayons that no one uses, recycle them by creating a flower vase. Kids will enjoy this craft project, which is accomplished by pouring melted crayons onto...

Taper candles have been around for centuries and are by far one of the oldest candles around. These candles are well known for their use in candlelight dinners and at elegant parties. The way the...

Sand candles are beautiful and useful. They are also expensive to buy. Making your own will save you money in light as well as beauty. In the 60's this type of candle was very popular and becoming...

There are several techniques for making homemade candles. One of the most popular types of candles are container candles. Containers for candles can be jars, tins, tea light pots or anything that...