Ombre Votive Candles: Ocean Water

These beachy votive candles will make you think you are sitting on the beach watching the tide roll in. The term Ombre refers to a graduation of color (fading from dark to light). These candles show off a new technique to mimic this current trend. Learn how to make these Ocean Water Ombre Votive Candles from Wholesale Supplies Plus.  This is an advanced project when following the instructions you should get 16 votive candles.  If your decor is a beachy them, then these candles will be a perfect addition.

Draped Layered Candles

Here is technique in candle making I have not seen yet - Draped Layer Candles. Julie Kay submitted this technique to Candletech as she makes and sells her candles to the public.  It would be a different technique on candle making that I would like to try in the future.

Marbled Pillar Candles

Are you looking for a different look to add to your candles?  If you would like to give your candles the marbled look,but you do not know how?   Then you should check out this Marbled Pillar tutorial,which appears on Candletech.com, to help you out. These step by step instructions were a contribution of EB Candles and are very simple to create these unique looking candles which could enhance any decor. What a great way to bring ambiance to any room in your home.

How to Make Wax Dipped Flowers

Here are instructions from Lone Star Candle Supply on How to Make Wax Dipped Flowers. If you are interested in creating other types of candles check out Lone Star Candles Step by Step Guides section on their website.

Fill a rooom with fragrance and beauty with scented, wax dipped flowers. Make fragrance filled arrangements any time of year that last much longer than fresh cut flowers. This fun, easy project can be adapted to different holidays by using different flowers.

Materials Needed:

Artificial Flowers
Pillar or Votive Wax
Fragrance Oil
Candle Dye (Optional)
Pouring Pot
Thermometer
UV Stabilizer (Optional)
Butcher Paper or Newspaper
Paper Towels
Metal Spoon or Stir Stick

Cover your work area with butcher paper or newspaper. Spills or drips are most times unavoidable, and clean up is much easier if you don’t have to clean wax off of your work surface.

Step 1 – Prepare wax

Prepare the wax as if you were making candles. The wax should be at the appropriate pouring temperature for the wax you are using. This will usually be between 160 and 180 degrees.

The amount of wax needed will vary depending on the size flowers and quantity that are being dipped. For this example, we melted about 1.5 pounds of wax. that was enough for about 10 flowers, and there was a considerable amount left over.

The addition of dye may not be necessary if you would prefer the color of the artificial flowers be unchanged. Dye can be added, but keep in mind it will change the appearance of the flowers.

Step 2 – Submerge the flower

Submerge the flower in the melted, fragranced wax. Make sure to cover the base of the flower, but it is not necessary to dip the stem. When removing the flower from the wax, gently shake off the excess so beads of wax do not form on the top as the flower is cooling.

If a flower with many smaller petals was used, it may be necessary to separate the petals so they are not stuck together when it cools. To do this, either use a plastic fork (or something similar) or gently blow on the flower while rotating it to help separate the petals.

Step 3 – Allow flower to dry

Next, hang the flower upside down to dry. Make sure to place something under the flower to catch any wax that may drip.

That's it!

You're finished! The flowers may be given or sold individually, or make an arrangement with different fragrances that compliment one another.

NOTE: Be careful when moving or transporting the flowers. There is a very thin layer of wax surrounding each petal. They feel hard to the touch, but they can crack easily.

Rainbow Chunk Candles

While surfing the internet for interesting candle projects to do, I found this colorful Rainbow Chunk Candle Container project from Peak Candle Supply.  If the colors in this candle are not your colors, then try other colors that would fit your decor.

Marbled Container Candles

After taking the Eco-Friendly Candlemaking Class at The Nova Studio, I went online to check out what kind of candlemaking projects there were out on the web.  I happened to come across this project for Marbled Container Candles by David Fischer of About.com Guide.        

I found the marbled effect quite interesting and it was something that I wanted to try in future candlemaking projects.  Has anyone tried this technique before?  How did it turn out?