I've had many of you ask questions about Gel Candle making lately. Is it safe? How is it different? What fragrances can you use? What wicks or containers can you ... Read More

Bring in the New Year with this great variation of the Hurricane Candle and the Photo Candle. With the hurricane shell, you can embed anything that will fit into the ... Read More

Maybe it's just the cold weather...or the extra time spent inside. Perhaps it's the dry skin that comes with winter and the need for extra moisturizing. Maybe it's just the ... Read More

They really are almost too easy...and pretty hard to mess up. They're a great project for kids...or kids who want to help their parent make a special gift. Put them ... Read More

I often feature articles about soap and candle makers around the world who are making a difference in their communities...or who have somehow found healing, hope or happiness in their ... Read More

Need a great gift for the man (or men) in your life? There's nothing quite like an old-fashioned shave using shaving soap and a nice bristle brush. If you're in ... Read More

It doesn't take a lot to get started making candles - but having the right equipment, and quality ingredients to start with can make a big difference in whether or ... Read More

This time of year, you can't go far from Christmas, or for that matter, any of the many world-wide Festivals of Lights that are part of mankinds' passage through the ... Read More

Need a quick addition to a holiday basket? Looking for a little extra treat for your bathroom during the holidays? Try this easy melt and pour soap project - Christmas ... Read More