http://www.candlemakeranswers.com Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:47:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Facts & Figures About Candles U.S. retail sales of candles are estimated at approximately $2 billion annually, excluding sales of candle accessories. Candles are used in 7 out of 10 U.S. households. Candles generally can be categorized into 11 basic types: tapers, votives, pillars, container(or jar) candles, tealights, liturgical candles, outdoor candles, floating ... http://www.candlemakeranswers.com/facts-figures/ Candles are a wonderful creation that adds warmth, pleasing aromas and beauty to the home.  Today seven out of every ten homes use candles and they support a two billion dollar industry with over 400 commercial manufacturing businesses in the country.  They use 500,000 tons of wax every year and ... http://www.candlemakeranswers.com/candle-making-jars/ Making candles is a wonderful and exciting craft because it offers so many possibilities for the expression of creativity by the candle maker.  Candles can be made in just about any size, shape, color or aroma.  There is another member of the candle family that offers additional fun and excitement.   ... http://www.candlemakeranswers.com/oil-candl/ Candles are a fascinating thing.  For ages they were a basic necessity to mankind as a source of light.  Today there are many alternative sources of light available to man but the old reliable candle is still a popular item.  The warm glow of a candle is a comforting addition ... http://www.candlemakeranswers.com/candleg-equipment/ Soy wax are a great choice for the candle maker. Soy wax is proving to be very popular for several reasons.  It is cheaper than other waxes and it is made from a domestically produced natural plant product.  Compared to paraffin waxes it is extremely clean burning and it has ... http://www.candlemakeranswers.com/soyg-supplies/ The evolution of candles that began with the Egyptians dipping reeds in heated animal fat has progressed through the ages with candles being made with tallow, beeswax, bayberry wax, spermaceti(whale oil), paraffin and soy wax.  One of the latest developments in candle making has been the introduction of Gel candles.  ... http://www.candlemakeranswers.com/gel-candles/ A discussion of how to make soy candles should begin with an answer to the question; exactly what is a soy candle and no it is not a bean with a wick attached.  It is a candle made with natural soy wax which is produced from hydrogenated oils extruded from ... http://www.candlemakeranswers.com/make-soys/ Candles come in many shapes and sizes and that is one of the most exciting aspects of making candles.  In addition to being able to select beautiful colors and aromas the candle maker can select from an unlimited variety of shapes, forms and deminsions in which to create the finished ... http://www.candlemakeranswers.com/molds/ Candle light is a very charming addition to almost any occasion. Candle light dinners are a wonderful experience and candle's soft flickering illumination is always comforting.  Add fragrant aromas to candle light and you have a heavenly combination. It is like putting the icing on a cake.  Adding a ... http://www.candlemakeranswers.com/scented-candles/ The popularity of the candle making handicraft is growing constantly. More and more people are enjoying the rewards of making their own candles.  Armed with a little basic knowledge an enthusiast can be creating beautiful candles in no time.  One of the basics is choosing the right candle making wax.  ... http://www.candlemakeranswers.com/candle-making-wax/