Candles- It is easy to make your Own
Most people, especially women have a special affinity for candles. The candle-lit dinner, the relaxing bath by candlelight, even the candles on the kid's birthday cake are but a few of the ways we enjoy candles. Candles can set the mood for almost any occasion, even if the occasion is simply to forget the day and relax.If you've purchased very many candles, you've learned the cheapest candles are not necessarily the best, nor are the most expensive candles the best. The problem often comes between the candle color and fragrance. You may love the color, and hate the fragrance, or you may hate the color and love the fragrance of the candles.
The best solution for these problems with candles is to make your own.Making Hand Dipped Candles is not as hard as you may first imagine. With just a few materials, a bit of time, a little creativity, you'll have perfect candles to enjoy.You will need: paraffin wax, a double boiler, wooden spoon, candy thermometer, coloring, scents, wicks, and a stove. The size of the wick you purchases is important to the size of the candle you want. The size of wicks increases in ? inch increments. A good rule of thumb is to buy the size of wick that you want your candle to be.
A ?" wick is suitable for a candles that will be ?" in thickness. A 1" wick is suitable for candles that will be 1" in thickness. The materials for making candles can be found in most craft shops.Making Hand Dipped Candles1.Cut or break your wax into small pieces.2.Bring the water to a gentle boil. Place the waxin the double boiler.3.Stir the wax until it reaches a temperature of 160 F (Test the temperature with a thermometer that is placed in the center of the melted wax). 4.Add small amounts of your color until you have reached the desired shade.
The shade will be a bitlighter when it cools. You can test your candlesfor color by allowing a spoonful to dry on aplate.5.If you want scented candles add the scent. Makesure the wax stays melted. Check to make sure thetemperature of the wax is staying at 160F.6.Next, cut the wick to the desired length ofcandles plus a little extra to hold as you makethe candles. Example: If you want two 6 inchcandles, cut about 15 inches of wick.
You will bemaking two at the same time. Double the wickoveryour finger.7.Dip the wick in the wax for a few seconds thenlift out. Allow the wax to cool between dippings.At first, this may be a little tricky as the wickfloats on top of the wax until it becomes moreweighted. Be careful to make sure the wet candlesare kept seperate from each other. 8.Continue on with the repeated dipping andcooling.
Repeat this until the candles have reached the thickness that you desire. 9.Gradually increase the temperature until it reaches around 180 F and then dip the pair into the wax for one final time. Now gently lift them out and let them cool completely. Once the candles have cooled, use a sharp knife to trim the bottom to create a straight bottom for your candles. 10.
Cut the wick. Your candles are complete and ready for use..
Marjorie Slaney is the owner of Find Candles, Inc. which isa premier source of information about Candles. For more information, go to: http://findcandles.comScented Candles
Traditionally, candles were used as a source of light. In modern times, due to availability of abundant electricity, candles are no longer in great demand. Candles are now used for their aesthetic value. Scented candles create a striking visual effect and they gives off a pleasant aroma when lit. They also help to create a comfortable and cozy ambiance.
Many candles are made from a selection of special wax blends that consume a predetermined amount of fragrant oils.
The candles do not absorb extra oil. Some candles are designed to retain added oil and in turn emit stronger aromas when burned. A few candle manufacturers are attempting to produce super-scented candles.
In modern times, scented candles are often used in aromatherapy. A number of scented candles turn to oil as they burn, so it is advisable to burn them in glass containers or special holders.
The most modern variety of scented candle burns as a liquid, without dripping wax or releasing...
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You return home after a tough day and slip into a bath. The taps trickle, the candles glow, the water, warm and soothing, soaks into your skin and the ballad of the moment defines your mood. Your thoughts drift and the challenges of the day melt away. You're dreaming of being on a beach. A turquoise tide tumbles on a sandy shore and the warmth that fills your pores now is the warmth of the sun.
You feel wonderful and drift deeper and deeper and begin to picture the life you'd love? Things haven't been right for a while. You've felt like you're turning up to work, hanging out for the weekend ? which turns out to be a bit bland and samey, just like work. Days float by. You're aware that life is lacking excitement and I know you'd love to change that. The problem is ?how'.If you are serious about making changes then read on:1.
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Mother's Day Gift Baskets
You can never go wrong with a gift basket. It is a great idea for Mother's Day, as you can fill it up with a number of things that your mom loves. She will love to get a number of little things, and you can give her a lot more than the standard flowers and candy.
It is easy to decorate a gift basket. First, you need to pick the basket itself.
It can be a wicker basket, a plastic basket, a bowl made of earthenware, porcelain bowls?basically any container that is big enough to hold everything you want to give your mom. You will need something to decorate it with (streamers, glitter, etc), a transparent sheet to cover the basket, and some ribbon to tie around the top of the sheet.
As for the contents, you can put just about anything in the gift basket. Chocolates are most common. You can also put in candy, cookies, and cakes in with the chocolates.
Or, you could also give her a basket with different types of teas and coffees.
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7 Tips for Burning the Perfect Candle
Tapers, columns, votives, containers, pillars and novelty - chances are you have at least one of these types of candles in your home. Surveys done by candle manufacturers suggest that 7 out of 10 U.S households use candles, 96% of which are purchased by women. The basics for candles are easy, just light them! However, if you want to get the most out of your candles and not watch your money go up in smoke (literally), here are seven tips to follow.1. KEEP THE WICK TRIMMEDOne of the best things that you can do for your candles is to keep the wick trimmed to ? of an inch. Wicks that are allowed to get larger than ? of an inch tend to burn faster and smoke.
If you are noticing black soot accumulating on your container candles, the wick is too long. Nail clippers are a great tool for trimming wicks that can't be reached with scissors.2. AVOID DRAFTSBurning candles in drafty areas can cause uneven burning and excessive smoking. Not to mention that your candle will burn faster. If you...
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Dog Doors
Dog doors, often referred to as doggie doors or pet doors, are miniature swinging doors that are installed in a door or wall. They allow your dog or cat to access the backyard without someone to let them in and out. A dog door helps your dog reach the outside world quicker. A dog door also solves the problem of scratched wooden doors or torn plastic screens.
There are many different sizes of dog doors.
They are available in all sizes and are designed for traditional wooden...
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