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diy candle infinity mirror

Easy DIY Candle Infinity Mirror (Without Power Tools)

Can you think of anything more relaxing or mesmerizing than an infinite number of candles, twinkling off into the distance, as far as the eye can see? Sometimes, it seems like I have candles tucked into every spare nook and cranny of my home,…

6 Sensational DIY Candle Ideas

6 Sensational DIY Candle Ideas!

Today we have some exciting tutorials to share with you! Also check out: 14 Best Candles To Burn This Fall 2021 Fall is here and with it often comes more time indoors. What better way to spend that time than by doing some fun crafts?…

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Decorating With Candles – 5 Elegant Ideas

The use of candles for home decorating is a relatively new concept, but it comes from an old tradition of using fire for both heat and lighting. Candles were carried through dark tunnels, hung on the walls, and set on tabletops during evening discussions.…

candle wick

Why Choosing the Proper Candle Wick Is Important

  Whether you’re a novice candle maker, or an amateur just starting to experiment—understanding the importance of the candle wick is critical to creating a well-crafted, well burning candle.  For some candle enthusiasts, this might be one of the biggest challenges that they encounter,…

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5 Scents and Their Effect on Your Body

“The act of smelling something, anything, is remarkably like the act of thinking. Immediately at the moment of perception, you can feel the mind going to work, sending the odor around from place to place, setting off complex repertories through the brain, polling one…

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7 Unique Candle Holders From PartyLite Which I Love

I LOVE shopping online. At the tips of your fingers you pretty much have the worlds largest shopping mall. I already use it as my primary source for finding new candles to burn, but the number of other things which you can find are…

Complete Guide To Preventing And Fixing Candle Tunneling

What Is Candle Tunneling? If you love candles as much as I do, you don’t want to waste a single drop of wax. When the flame begins to drop below the top-level of wax, leaving a dry, hard ring that just won’t melt, it’s…

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4 Reasons Why Making Your Own Candles Is Awesome!

I didn’t have much desire to make my own candles for the longest time. I was perfectly content with buying my favorite candles over and over because they did the job. I enjoyed them, and I figured that there was no reason to even…

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Wine Bottle Candles and Candle Cozies.. Yes Please!

Do you have a special occasion coming up that you can’t seem to find the right gift for? You might just be in luck. We just recently checked out a few items from a company called Pavilion Gift that has some great stuff for…

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Summer Nights and Outdoor Candles

Is there anything like a summer evening? There is just something that adds an extra ingredient of togetherness, when you are entertaining outside or having a romantic dinner; candles, I think, are that all important element for creating that kind of atmosphere and feeling.…

citronella candles

Do Citronella Candles Work? How To Repel Summer Bugs

I live for the summer and eating outside on summer nights. The only thing that can dampen my enthusiasm is those pesky bugs. I am one of those unlucky people who puff up like a balloon when they get me, and somehow I think…

Best Wax For Candle Making Guide - candle junkies

Comparing Different Kinds Of Wax For Candle Making

Looking for the best wax for candle making? It’s not as simple as it might seem. Different candle waxes can make your candles smell, burn, and look unique, turning an ordinary candle into something extraordinary. Whether you’re an expert or just starting out, understanding…

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8 Awesome Mason Jar Candle Ideas To Inspire You

Here at Candle Junkies, we love the creative opportunities that candles can give us almost as much as the wonderful scents. Today I’m going to share 8 awesome mason jar candle ideas to get those creative juices flowing, and inspire you to get those…

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Essential Oils For Candles – Part 2

How Should I Use Essential Oils For the most part, essential oils are usually inhaled or used on the skin. They are sometimes consumed directly, but that is not recommended without expert supervision. Some oils can be toxic when ingested, or there could be…