What is a candle? Chandler - a manufacturer of candles. As a fellow candle maker I feel it is necessary to define what a candle is. As you know from the article, "History of Candles."

Candle waxes have been developed from a variety of fats, oils and wax like substances made from animals, insects and plants. Wax is considered to be a generic term for classifying materials that have these characteristics: Solid at room temperature; liquid at higher temperatures

Candles come in various forms, let´s explore some of the more common ones.

Selling your handmade candles from homes by having a Candle Party can be fun and profitable.

With the popularity & improvement of candle fragrances today and the use of candle/coffee warmers many people have opted for wickless candles.

The time is approaching for warmer weather, meaning that we´ll be spending more time outdoors. Sun and fun come with some unwanted guests. Aside from using topical bug repellants we can also use candles scented with Citronella.

This series of articles on wax will continue to explain the various waxes used in candle making without preference for one over another. Soy wax is made from soybean oil and can contain other ingredients.

The Snowflake candle may have been discovered by mistake, but has become increasingly popular. The mottled appearance adds a unique touch to the look of the candle.

Winter is rapidly approaching and in some areas it may seem like it has already arrived. Snowball candles can be fun and easy to make and can be enjoyed by the entire family. This project will let you be creative and add a festive tone to your typical winter décor.

Here is a project that can rejuvenate or add character to some of those old candles you have milling about the home. From time to time we all have candles that we would like to add some accents to, whether it be for fun or to compliment the d�cor of a certain room it is to be placed in.