candlemaking

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Soy Candles

steeleIC @steeleIC (107) • United States 1 Jul 08

Has anyone here ever made homemade soy candles? I used to make them all the time and sell them at local flea markets here in my hometown. I actually didn't plan on making my own candles but just sort of tried it to see how well...

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How to make pheromone candles, have you done this?

Sophia1865 @Sophia1865 (39) • United States 24 Jun 08

I'm just starting off making candles and want to make pheromone candles. I've researched and researched but can't seem to find out how much pheromones actually go into the candle wax. For example, like how much pheromones go into...

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What are the benefits of having a hobby?

gberlin @gberlin (3836) 20 Feb 07

I like building stuff out of legos. It is creative, relaxing and gives me something to do besides watching tv all the time. I also like doing stained glass, and candlemaking. Some retired people tell me that retirement is not all...

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Candle Burning

kylesmiles @kylesmiles (1910) • United States 4 Feb 07

Do you like to burn candles? :) Just curious since I decided to start burning some of my candles again. I haven't lit a candle in over a year, probably 2 years or more... Right now my votive candle is in the kitchen -- AWAY...

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Dipped Bears

SageMother @SageMother (2277) • United States 18 Dec 06

What is the purpose of wax dipped bears. Are they supposed to be used as fragrance carriers, or are they just a cute idea. I can't imagine them being wax dipped for preservation.

Just learning

SageMother @SageMother (2277) • United States 15 Dec 06

I am collecting all my equipment for candlemaking and am looking around at sites and groups that focus on handmade toiletries...so I am a pre-novice....lol. What suggestions do you have when it comes to beginner soap making?

hand made toiletries

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