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Crazy for Candles

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When it comes to candles, we’ve made great strides since colonial days, when women used to boil the gray-green berries of bayberry bushes to produce a clean-burning scented wax. Today, according to the National Candle Association, major U.S. candle manufacturers offer thousands of varieties of candles in their individual product lines. And though candles are no longer a household necessity like they once were, seven out of 10 homes still use them. Why? To make our rooms feel comfy-cozy, of course.

Below are dozens of ideas for making and displaying all types of candles; we’ve even included a list of candle-making books from Amazon.com. So get inspired and learn how easy it is to add warm touches of glowing light to your decor!

Embellished and Handmade Candles

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Aromatic Candles
Candle Ideas
Candle Magic
Citrus Candles
Coffee Mug Candles
Custom Fireplace Candles
Column Candle Painting
Country Candles
Elegant Candles
Faux Stone Candle
Glitzy Beaded Candles
Homemade Gel Candles 		Millefiore Candles
More Country Candles
Oversized Candles
Personalized Candles
Photo Gel Candles
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Candleholders and Displays

Baluster Candleholders
Candle Pyramid
Creative Candleholders
Creative Crate Ideas
Decorating With Candles
Doorknob Candleholders

Ductwork Candleholder
Faux Bone Candleholder
Faux Copper Candle Tray
Faux Mosaic Candle
Faux Stone Candleholders
Floating Candle Display 		More Creative Candleholders
Plumbing Pipe Candleholders
Romantic Mood
Teacup Candleholder
Wall O' Candles
Wood-Scrap Candleholders
Accessories and Tips

Cleaning Votive Candles
Decorative Candle Safety
Dripless Candles
Metal Candle Collars
Wax Away

Candle-Making Books

The Big Book of Candles: Over 40 Step-by-Step Candlemaking Projects by Sue Heaser (2002)

Candle Making: A Step-by-Step Guide From Beginner to Expert by Bob Sherman (2002)

Making Scented Candles by Rosevita Warda (2002)

Gel Candles: 40 Creative Projects by C. Kaila Westerman (2001)


Waxwork: Making and Using Candles in the Home by Diana Civil (2000)

Candle Making in a Weekend: Inspirational Ideas and Practical Projects by Sue Spear (1999)

Candles: Illuminating Ideas for Creative Candlemaking and Enchanting Displays by Gloria Nicol (1999)


The Encyclopedia of Candlemaking Techniques by Sandie Lea and Sue Heaser (1999)

Fragrant Candles: A Practical Guide to Making Candles for the Home and Garden by Rhondda Cleary (1999)

Candles: Over 20 Projects for Making and Displaying Candles by Diana Civil and Marion Elliott (1998)

Resources
National Candle Association
National Candle Association
1030 15th St. NW, Suite 870
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-393-2210
Website: www.candles.org
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