Lizzie asks…Candlestick patterns?Is there a website that has basic candlestick patterns and formations that can be printed out and used as a reference. Nothing fancy just basic ones like Doji's, spinning tops, evening star, morning star and the like. I have looked on numerous webistes and haven't found anything usefulCandleMadeEasy answers:Go to www.investopedia.com
or
http://www.mysmp.com/technical-analysis/candlestick-charts-stars.html
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Monday, 22 August 2011
Your Questions About Soy Candles How To Make
Mary asks…I am interested in the process for making soy wax from raw material.?I am looking for information as to how soy wax is made from soy beans. I would like the process described all the way from harvesting the beans, through the crushing phase, separating the oils from the glycerin and other byproducts to the manufacture of the soy wax itself. I am not looking to find out how to make soy candles I am interested in providing the soy wax to candle makers.CandleMadeEasy
Sunday, 21 August 2011
Your Questions About How To Make Scented Candles At Home
Daniel asks…How do I make candles at home?I'm short on cash and I love candles so I figured making candles and selling them would be fun!
What do I need to buy and where can I get it?
Where do I get the scent oils and wax?
Wicks? I'm lost. Can anyone help me out?
A few year back when I still talked to my aunt, she made candles. Sold them for $5-$10. They smelt great and lasted for hours! I want to try it out.CandleMadeEasy answers:You can get everything you need to make candles, wax,
What do I need to buy and where can I get it?
Where do I get the scent oils and wax?
Wicks? I'm lost. Can anyone help me out?
A few year back when I still talked to my aunt, she made candles. Sold them for $5-$10. They smelt great and lasted for hours! I want to try it out.CandleMadeEasy answers:You can get everything you need to make candles, wax,
Friday, 19 August 2011
Your Questions About Gel Candles
Carol asks…how can i make the perfect gel candles?CandleMadeEasy answers:Here's an easy way:
1. Choose a container for your gel candle. Glass shows off the gel best, but you can use any non-flammable container. Plan to have the wick at least 1 1/2 inches away from the sides.
2. Dribble a spot of hot glue on the bottom of the container.
3. Stick the wick tab onto the hot glue and let it cool. Use zinc core wick. Cotton will absorb too much gel.
4. Cut the gel wax into
1. Choose a container for your gel candle. Glass shows off the gel best, but you can use any non-flammable container. Plan to have the wick at least 1 1/2 inches away from the sides.
2. Dribble a spot of hot glue on the bottom of the container.
3. Stick the wick tab onto the hot glue and let it cool. Use zinc core wick. Cotton will absorb too much gel.
4. Cut the gel wax into
Your Questions About Candle Making Instructions
Mary asks…Has anyone seen a magazine with instructions to make a candle holder with an old fence/gate and babygood jars?CandleMadeEasy answers:Ye--no.Mark asks…Where can i find instructions on how to make treasure candles?I want to make candles with fun "treasures" like stones,shells,and trinkets hidden in the wax, revealed as the candle burns.CandleMadeEasy answers:Basically all you need is a mold. Put the wick in and pour it adding the non-flammable treasures in stages. A juice can works
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Your Questions About Organic Candles
Charles asks…Would you buy a handmade giftset (candle, body lotion, face cream & 3 soaps) Scent of ur choice for £6 on ebay?I have been making soaps, lotions, candles etc as a hobby for years and would like to do it as a small business but not sure it would sell as people these days prefer brand names.
My lotions contain all the essential vitamins and they are all organic. There would be many scents to choose from. Would the gift sets sell?
Each set would contain Scented candle, body
My lotions contain all the essential vitamins and they are all organic. There would be many scents to choose from. Would the gift sets sell?
Each set would contain Scented candle, body
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Your Questions About Soy Candles
Laura asks…How do i make my homemade soy candles smell?I followed all directions. used good soy wax chips and oil. But they dont throw off a strong smell. Not sure whats wrong. and my candles when poured and dried have holes in it. Help Please with any tips.CandleMadeEasy answers:Even though you follow directions, these are only general directions. Your equipment may be slightly different than that used be the ones who wrote the directions.
Temperature is very important over heating
Temperature is very important over heating
Your Questions About Gel Candles
William asks…I want to make gel candles, what are the best jars to use?Does anyone know any good website to buy gel candle products and jars?CandleMadeEasy answers:My favorite suppliers are candlesandsupplies.com - located in PA and I also love Aroma Haven.com located in SC. Amy doesnt sell gel anymore, but the fragrance collections is awesome. She also has a great deal on packaging and other items related to bath and body.
As for the glassware - if you are looking to streamline your
As for the glassware - if you are looking to streamline your
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Your Questions About Candle Making Supplies
Paul asks…Where can I find candle-making supplies in Lexington, Kentucky?I'm new to candle-making and just ordered a bunch of supplies from out-of-state, and didn't realize how expensive it was going to be for shipping and handling! I would like to find somewhere local that I can buy my supplies without having to pay those nasty shipping and handling fees. If anybody has any ideas, let me know!CandleMadeEasy answers:Did you try searching online? Type in 5 words.
Candle making supply
Candle making supply
Your Questions About Candle Designs Ideas
Mark asks…Science Project Board Ideas/Designs?I'm doing a science project about colored candles and mass. I got my science board and it's due 2 days from now. I don't know how I should decorate my science board. I was thinking of doing some flames and fire around it. But that's all I can think of. Anyone else got better ideas? Please help. Answers are appreciated. =)CandleMadeEasy answers:How about some red and orange crepe paper (or tissue paper you use to wrap gifts in) - the dollar store
Monday, 15 August 2011
Your Questions About Candle Designs To Make
Carol asks…HOW TO MAKE AN OUTLINE ON BAG PAPER CANDLE LANTERNS?OK IM USING WHITE BAGS AND CANDLES TO MAKE LANTERNS FOR MY WEDDING NOW I NEED TO FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE BUTTERFLY DESIGNS ON THEM SO THEY WILL SHOW THROUGH ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW.CandleMadeEasy answers:In the future please don't use cap letters this is an indication of shouting. Thank you
If you have any extra bags try different things. Heavy marker pens, get some pretty colored yarn and glue to the bag. It will look
If you have any extra bags try different things. Heavy marker pens, get some pretty colored yarn and glue to the bag. It will look
Sunday, 14 August 2011
Your Questions About Organic Candles
Helen asks…Can anyone answer this..?Your Resolved Question: Does his aspergers syndrome make him so paranoid? Need some help?
Here is a list of the things he's paranoid about:
*Supermarkets. His opinion is that it's all "Mass media produced crap" He said the air in the supermarket is so filled with chemicals that it burns his throat. He says 'everything' in the supermarket is unhealthy, even the fruit and vegetables. Apparently they're not 'organic' enough.
* Watching TV: He says the adds
Here is a list of the things he's paranoid about:
*Supermarkets. His opinion is that it's all "Mass media produced crap" He said the air in the supermarket is so filled with chemicals that it burns his throat. He says 'everything' in the supermarket is unhealthy, even the fruit and vegetables. Apparently they're not 'organic' enough.
* Watching TV: He says the adds
Friday, 12 August 2011
Your Questions About Gel Candles
Michael asks…Are these embeds safe for gel candles?I got married 3 months ago and I still have my bouquet from the wedding. I was wanting to keep some of the flowers (roses and baby breath) from it and I thought that putting them in a homemade gel candle would be ok. I've read on several websites, not to use flammable objects for this, but I don't want to use the candle as it would just be for decoration and not burning. Would this still be safe?
Also do you have any tips for making gel
Also do you have any tips for making gel
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Your Questions About Soy Candles How To Make
Richard asks…How do you create soy candles without pockets of air forming in the candle?I'm making soy candles for the first time. I made two 18 oz. candles last night from soy wax, with dye and scented oil. The oil is soy based. After they dried, there was a hole to the side of the wick on both of them. When lit, they would burn normally for a bit and then a large pocket (hole in the candle) would be exposed and the wick was sticking up through the center with no wax surrounding it for
Friday, 5 August 2011
Cool Candle Designs | Marketing Your Candles
Cool Candle Designs
"Who Else Is Ready For Some Cool
Candle Designs?"
Dear Friend,
There are so many cool candle designs and ways to make candles, and you are only limited by your own imagination.
Cool Candle Designs Ideas
Striped Candles - To make a vertically striped candle, begin with a candle made of one color. Remove it from the mold and leave to cool. Apply masking tape vertically down the candle, depending on the width you want your stripes to be. Pour a tiny amount of
"Who Else Is Ready For Some Cool
Candle Designs?"
Dear Friend,
There are so many cool candle designs and ways to make candles, and you are only limited by your own imagination.
Cool Candle Designs Ideas
Striped Candles - To make a vertically striped candle, begin with a candle made of one color. Remove it from the mold and leave to cool. Apply masking tape vertically down the candle, depending on the width you want your stripes to be. Pour a tiny amount of
7 Standard Type Candle Making Molds vs. 13 Homemade Candle Molds
Candle Making Molds
"What Type of Candle Making
Molds Do You Use?"
Dear Friend,
Candle making molds come in many shapes and imagines. There are the standard molds, which will create various sizes of circular or square candles, or small trays that make a set of small tea light candles or votive. Candle making can be so much fun, and finding the right mold for your candle just adds more joy to candle making.
There are many specialty molds that can be ordered online or found in craft
"What Type of Candle Making
Molds Do You Use?"
Dear Friend,
Candle making molds come in many shapes and imagines. There are the standard molds, which will create various sizes of circular or square candles, or small trays that make a set of small tea light candles or votive. Candle making can be so much fun, and finding the right mold for your candle just adds more joy to candle making.
There are many specialty molds that can be ordered online or found in craft
Your Questions About Organic Candles
Joseph asks…What to do with unsold beauty products and candle supplies from a closed business?Do you have advice for what I can do with unsold beauty products from a store that went out of business??
I have organic, natural beauty products and candle supplies that I'd like to sale but don't know how to go about it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!CandleMadeEasy answers:E-BayGeorge asks…I need some help in naming my small business!?I'm starting my own candle and body business.
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I have organic, natural beauty products and candle supplies that I'd like to sale but don't know how to go about it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!CandleMadeEasy answers:E-BayGeorge asks…I need some help in naming my small business!?I'm starting my own candle and body business.
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Turn Your Candle Making Hobby Into a Business
With the economy as it currently stands, more people are looking for ways to earn an income. If you make candles as a hobby, you may have thought about turning your hobby into a business. For many people this has been a successful venture, so successful they've been able to use it as a sole source of income, for others however it's been a complete failure.If you currently make your own candles then you know how expensive it can get at times. Imagine this cost being multiplied by the
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What You Need to Know About Candle Making Fragrances
One of the main reasons why people buy and make candles is for their smell. For some, the fact that candles are a source of light is completely secondary. This is where fragrances come in. Although the addition of a fragrance has a huge impact on a candle, the process of adding the fragrance is extremely simple.Fragrance options range from chemicals to natural oils and they are readily available. Some of the fragrances that are available include apple pie, apricot, vanilla, cherry,
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Your Questions About Candle Making Instructions
Sandra asks…Candle making Instructions?I want to take up the candle making hobby. One of the people in my family used to do it, so we already have some materials in my house and a guide book. The person that used to do it has not done it in forever and really does not remember anyhting after 4-5 years, and no one in my family really knows how to do it. And from what I have seen when I tried it out is that it appears to be a very steep learning curve. So if I could get some instructions, maybe
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Your Questions About Soy Candles How To Make
George asks…how do you make soy bean candles, and where is a good place to buy supplies?CandleMadeEasy answers:You can buy the supplies and find the instructions at bitter creek north, they even sell soy "kits" that include everything you need to make the candles except the jelly jars!Michael asks…How do you make soy based massage oil candles?I would like to make soy based Does anyone know how?CandleMadeEasy answers:Have you visited these
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