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<title>Making Soy Candles - The Natural Alternative</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Soy wax as a natural alternative to the more traditional paraffin wax in candles first made its appearance in the early 1990s. It was particularly welcome as a more affordable option to beeswax which up until that time was favored as a natural wax. Soy wax is made from hydrogenated soybean oil which means that the liquid oil is turned into more of a solid fat like substance which can be used as wax.]]></description>
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<title>Quick Guide to Candle Making Molds</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:33:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are developing an interest in candle making it won't be long before you want to start making candles using molds. When we think of a traditional candle shape, more often than not what we think of will be either a tall narrow white household candle with a small peak at the top or else a thicker chunkier pillar candle which is often just displayed for decoration. Either way, these are examples of molded candles. This simply means that melted wax is poured into a container in order to give it a specific shape once the wax has cooled and set.]]></description>
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<title>Scented Candles - Troubleshooting Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:56:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have taken up the increasingly popular hobby of candle making, it won't be long until you're looking to expand your horizons by experimenting with adding fragrances to your home-made creations. We've all enjoyed the intoxicating fragrances of candles you can buy in the shops, but wouldn't it be nice to be able to add your own special scents to your own candles? You should be able to appreciate the fragrance of scented candles whether they are lit or not, but lighting a scented candle will have the effect of heating up the oils thus helping the fragrance oil to evaporate and disperse into the environment.]]></description>
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<title>Candle Making Wax - The Most Important Ingredient</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:47:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The most important ingredient in the whole process of candle making is, of course, the wax. Most candle makers new to the craft will most probably start their adventures into candle making with the most common of waxes - the paraffin based wax. This is the wax that most people use initially owing to its easy availability, low cost and versatility. However, as your skills and experience grow together with your desire to expand your candle making horizons, you will find that there are plenty of different types of wax for you to experiment with.]]></description>
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<title>Everyone Can Make Their Own Candles</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Candle making is a craft which has certainly improved as it has evolved through the ages. Originally, candles were made from tallow which was derived from animal fat, often cattle and sheep. These early candles burned poorly and the smell from them of roasting fat was probably not particularly desirable.]]></description>
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<title>Soy Candle Making - Advantages</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:45:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Soy candles are candles made from soy wax, which is a processed form of soybean oil. They are usually container candles, because soy wax typically has a lower melting point temperature than traditional waxes, but can also be made into pillar candles if certain additives are mixed into the soy wax.]]></description>
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<title>Soy Candle Making - The Evolution of Natural Wax</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:53:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Soy wax candles are increasing in popularity as an affordable natural alternative to the more standard paraffin wax based candles. Over the last few decades in particular there has been growing concern about protecting the environment and the sourcing and use of candles made from natural ingredients is one small step in the right direction.]]></description>
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<title>Candle Making Craft - A  History</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Candle making as a craft hobby is becoming increasingly popular as more and more people discover this absorbing and rewarding hobby which can be done from the comfort of their own home. Candles have been used for thousands of years and up until the early 1900s they were the single source for artificial light.]]></description>
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<title>Easy Candle Making With Candle Making Jars</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:26:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jar candles are without doubt one of the easiest types of candle to make and they have the added advantage that you can have so many different designs just by using a different type of container. Containers can be as simplistic and functional as the traditional Mason or canning jars (which are always a popular option) or as ornate as a specially crafted piece of glassware from your local craft shop or candle suppliers.]]></description>
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<title>Making and Priming Candle Wicks</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Wick selection is not something to be done without proper consideration. A wick must be the correct size in relation to the diameter of the candle and you will also need to take into consideration that different waxes require different thicknesses of wick.]]></description>
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<title>Why Make Beeswax Candles?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:36:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Beeswax is one of the more traditional types of candle wax but has always been a more expensive option than many other types of candle wax. It tends not to be used as often as other waxes for craft candle making at home but some candle makers are undoubtedly dedicated fans of making candles from this wonderful natural substance. Beginners may be initially put off using beeswax due to their lack of knowledge and experience, but some of the simplest candles can be made from beeswax.]]></description>
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<title>Candle Making Jars - Back to Basics</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:58:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jar candles are only one of many types of candle you can make at home, but candles made in jars are without doubt one of the easiest ways to make candles. At their simplest these can be made without any sort of specialist equipment with just what you have around the house.]]></description>
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<title>Candle Wicks Made Easy</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:34:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You will hear again and again in the candle making arena that the secret of a good candle is the wick. Well, what is a candle without a wick - just a useless lump of wax! Likewise, a wick without the candle is simply a piece of string!]]></description>
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<title>Making Beeswax Candles the Easy Way</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:29:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Making your own rolled beeswax candles is the simplest and fastest way to create any sort of candle. It's a process which at its simplest just requires a sheet of wax, a length of wick and a pair or scissors.]]></description>
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<title>How to Make Gel Candles - Easy Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:26:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gel wax is actually mineral oil that has had a special polymer resin added to it to thicken it to produce a clear slow burning wax-like substance. This is very popular for making container candles in clear glassware as the gel is translucent and can be used to display small decorations within the candle itself.]]></description>
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<title>The Candle Making Craft Tradition</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:23:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nowadays, when we take the availability of a wide range of candles made from a variety of waxes very much for granted, there is growing interest in finding out more about and becoming involved in the traditional candle making craft. As candle making at home becomes increasingly more popular, it has become easier and easier to get hold of the necessary supplies as specialist candle making suppliers have sprung up to meet the demand.]]></description>
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<title>Make Your First Candle a Soy Candle</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:09:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're new to candle making and looking at various how-to guides, you'll probably find that the general recommendation for your first foray into candle making should involve paraffin wax. There is no doubt that this is the most readily available, most commonly used and most affordable wax option. But technically there really is no reason why your first candle shouldn't be a soy candle.]]></description>
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<title>Candle Making Molds - Traditional and Experimental</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:38:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Candle making molds are part of the essential equipment for a serious candle maker. It's true that there are types of candle which can be made without the use of molds, such as container candles or hand rolled beeswax candles, for example, but if you restrict yourself to making only these types of candles, you'll be missing out on a lot of the fun of candle making.]]></description>
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<title>Quick Guide to Candle Wax Making</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:35:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you're getting started with your candle making, one of the first choices you will need to make is which type of wax to use. There is quite a range of different waxes available which all have different qualities and, because of this, some are more suitable for certain types of candles than others. There is, however, no question that the most common wax is the paraffin-based wax and this is the wax that most people use initially. As you master the basic steps in candle making and discover how easy it is, you'll soon be trying out all the other different types of waxes.]]></description>
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<title>How to Make Scented Candles - Easy Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:58:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Using scented candles is an easy way to fill your home with wonderful fragrances, not just for special occasions but also for every day living. Scented candles have an almost universal appeal and everyone has their favorite scent. When smelling an unlit scented candle, the fragrances can sometimes be so strong they are intoxicating.]]></description>
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<title>Quick Guide to Candle Making</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:57:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have a general interest in craft hobbies, you will certainly have considered the area of candle making and you may even have thought about having a go yourself. Your first thoughts were probably, is it very complicated and will I have to spend a lot of money and buy a lot of equipment to get started? Very good questions for anyone thinking about starting out in a new interest.]]></description>
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