Taper candle making

We are so excited to have an easy step by step tutorial on how to make candles at home. Making candles seemed too complicated or messy, but we found the

Paraffin and beeswax are probably the most common waxes to use to make dipped tapers. A soy wax, such as Ecosoya PB, may also be used for dipping tapers. The set up time for soy wax, between layers,…

Learn how to make beeswax taper candles to add that rustic whimsy and farmhouse charm. They make wonderful gifts, perfect for birthdays or holidays.

There is nothing quite like the elegance of a tapered candle, quietly burning away. For many centuries they had a utilitarian purpose to provide light, but now they are mostly used to create an ambience with their soft flickering like. I first started making them after I was given several boxes of church candle stubs that a nun had collected and recycled into new candles. I loved this idea, and was keen to 'carry the torch' so to speak, and to continue recycling the used candles into…

After a quick soak in hot water, it's easy to twist a plain taper candle into a sculptural piece of table decor. Create an inexpensive holiday centerpiece by grouping several candles together on a tray. Get creative when twisting and shaping your candles, the design options are endless. #twistedcandles #diytwistedcandles #diy #diyideas #bhg

Have you ever tried hand dipping candles with beeswax? This old fashioned craft is a fun and easy way to spend the afternoon.

Learn how to make beautiful handmade tapered candles at home in this easy tutorial. This DIY can be done in a day, so try it this weekend. Choose patterned molds to create unique candles.

Well, not pure soy, because that's impossible. Have you ever heard of a soy taper candle? Do a search and I think you'll find that they don't exist. Even the harder pillar soy wax is too soft for a taper, so I concocted a soy/paraffin blend which seems to work well. I make them for my soy unity sets which are very popular. I've tried all kinds of additives, but found that a simple blend of pillar soy and high-melt paraffin work just fine. Your taper will still look like soy in texture and…

Easy hand-painted candles for fall, Christmas and other holidays. They are a thoughtful gift idea and look beautiful on a table or mantel.