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Photo Candle - Candle Decal or Embedded Hurricane Shell
How to add a photo to your candles using either waterslide decals or embedding photos into a hurricane shell

Make a Hurricane Candle Shell
Step-by-step instructions to make a hurricane candle shell - advanced candle making project - how to make hurricane candle shells

Making Soap with Milks (Goat's, Coconut, Buttermilk)
You're not limited to just using distilled water in your soap making. Many soapers make soap with goat's milk, coconut milk, or even buttermilk. Making the lye solution for your soap is a bit more tricky though. Follow these steps to get the best results.

Making Soap with Liquids Other than Water
You're not limited to just using distilled water in your soap making. Many soapers make soap with goat's milk, coconut milk, coffee, tea or even beer. Making the lye solution for your soap is a bit more tricky though.

Gel Candle Making
Gel candles are a relative newcomer to the world of candle making, but are becoming increasingly popular. There are different tricks and techniques to using gel "wax", but also some delightful things you can't do with traditional candles.

Creating Your Own Essential Oil Blends
Want to try your nose at creating a custom essential oil blend? It's not hard at all. This simple blending guide will get you started creating your own personal, custom blends.

Hot Process Soap Making
Are you comfortable with the steps to make cold process soap, but wish the curing time needed was less? Hot Process Soap Making is a variation where the soap is "cooked" for a while after being mixed. It's a little tricky, but can yield great results.

Pillar Candle Variation - Freedom Candles
Whether you make them in Red, White and Blue or some other combination of colors, this great variation on the pillar candle is fun and fairly easy to make.

Balloon Candles - Unique Candle Making Project
Using a simple balloon, you can make interesting candle shells that can be used in a number of fun projects