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How to colour your candles with plant-based ingredients
We don’t know about you, but we love making homemade candles. You get to choose from so many different shapes, scents, and waxes! But did you know that you can also play with how you colour them? While we love our ready-to-use candle colorant chips for their practicality and intense hues, you can also use colourful vegetable oils, plants, or even spices for a unique and 100% natural result. Recently, we wanted to explore some plant-based candle colourants, so we carried out a few experiments with paprika, sea buckthorn oil, and other natural ingredients. These tests were such a resounding success that we decided to share our results with you…
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This homemade candle is kaleidoscopic!
The beauty of this DIY candle is truly mesmerizing! This Candleidoscope candle recipe is so eye-catching. With its subtle gradient of shades and its spiral stairwell shape, we just can’t take our eyes off it. We’re so proud of this superb creation that we almost don’t want to light it so that we can keep enjoying its beauty. But once we’ve used it all up, we’ll have the perfect excuse to make another one! To make this homemade candle, it’s best if you already have some candle-making experience. It takes a lot of care and attention, and it helps to be familiar and comfortable with the process. If you’re less…
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Learn how to make your own candles
Light up your life with homemade candles Making your own candles is fun and rewarding! And it’s such a thrill to light your candle, which you made with love using exactly the scent and hues you like. But while homemade candles are easy enough to make, there are a lot of rules to follow if you want them to turn out beautifully. So, if you’re just getting started and feeling a bit lost, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a very easy recipe that will help you make the perfect candle. The key to candle making is in fact one simple thing: temperature. As you’ll see, it’s important to monitor it…
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These DIY floating candles give off the most Tender Flame
These DIY floating candles are the perfect way to light to a romantic dinner! How do you set the mood for a lovely evening with the person who makes your heart beat faster? Perhaps dimmed lights, soft music playing in the background, a delicious meal, maybe even rose petals strewn throughout the room… What are we missing? Candles, of course! Homemade heart-shaped floating candles are the perfect way to reflect the Tender Flame you hold for your beloved and to create a warm atmosphere for your romantic rendezvous! So, let’s get started! Grab your molds and ingredients, and then you’re all set to go! You’ll see, this candle recipe is…
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Light My Fire with a homemade massage candle
A relaxing evening in Light a candle, settle in comfortably, and enjoy the lovely light dancing along the wall while basking in its glow. Is there anything more alluring than candlelight? Only the light of a homemade massage candle! Learn how to make a candle that truly says “Light My Fire” with this recipe! The oil, butter, and vegetable wax (designed for dermatological use) in this candle recipe were all chosen for their slippery feel, which makes for a smooth massage, and for their skin benefits. These ingredients will nourish and soften your skin as well as protect it from dehydration. A homemade candle, a massage, and someone you’re…