Hot Candles & Soap Making How-Tos
How To: Make a molded candle
Sure, votives are romantic and tapers are elegant, but molded candles are just plain fun – they can be any shape you want!
How To: Create festive and unique votive candle holders
Mar Jennings shows you how to create a unique votive candle holder.
How To: Demold a candle from a silicone mold
This shows you how to demold a pillar candle from a silicone mold.
How To: Make decorative candles
In this series of arts & crafts videos you'll learn how to make your own decorative candles. Our expert Rachel Dayan offers tips on candle making at home. You'll learn what materials and supplies you'll need and tips on types of waxes, wicks and scents for your candles.
How To: Make incense sticks
This video series shows you how to make your own incense. Please realize that as fun as it sounds, this is a chemical process and you really need to plan accordingly and use the right safety measures. Other than that, have fun!
How To: Make candles
Matt Friedman is going to show you what tools you'll need, what types of wax and scenting you can use, and how to make soy candle wax! Follow along with this series and learn everything there is to know about making your own candles.
How To: Make bamboo candles
Martha shows how to make bamboo candles. Bamboo candles, which have built-in shelves, are a pretty way to decorate the table the next time you're entertaining, both indoors and out. Make bamboo candles.
How To: Make candle seashells
Martha demonstrates how to make a Good Thing: candles in seashells. Here's a creative way to turn seashells the kids have collected into objects both beautiful and practical: Make them into candles. Make candle seashells.
How To: Wick a silicone candle mold
This shows you how to use a drill to make wick holes in silicone molds for candles.
How To: Make a long lasting candle
This video will teach you how to make a candle that is cheap, clean, and will last for hours. All you need is nail polish remover, water, a lighter and tempered glass. Make a long lasting candle.
How To: Make a floating candle for decoration
Well, this isn't the prettiest looking candle, but you will learn how to make a floating candle and we're sure once you see the process, you'll be able to make a more elegant version. Make a floating candle for decoration.
How To: Make a candle, if you happen to be in prison
Stuck in the slammer? Here's a way to shine a little light. Learn from the once incarcerated Angelo how you can use your apple sauce trash to get crafty.