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How-to: Make a Candle

June 24, 2013 6 Comments

How-to: Make a Candle - HandsOccupied.com

Want to make these patriotic votives? Check out my tutorial at Mod Podge Rocks!

How many times have you gone to an oh-so-cute gift shop and found a really cool candle that would be the perfect gift for someone, only to find out it costs how much? We’ve all been there. It took me a long time to take the plunge to finally try my hand at candle making for the first time. Honestly, now that I can whip out a lovely, bespoke candle without hassle, I’m kicking myself for not learning how to do this years ago. Here’s a video outlining my go-to candle making process:


See? Super duper easy. Don’t hesitate to holler in the comments if you have any questions!

Filed Under: Candles, DIY Wedding, How-to, Video Tutorials Tagged With: 101, candle making, candle making 101, candles, crafts, diy, easy, gifts, how to make a candle, video

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a knitting, crochet and crafts designer. She first learned to knit at age 8 from a grandmother who saw in her a need for something to keep her busy. She's now a full time designer, video host, blogger & teacher. You can keep up with her designs and more by following handsoccupied on your favorite social network.

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  1. Diane

    June 24, 2013 at 11:47 am

    What an awesome video, Heidi! I love your animated intro title. And this is such a great how-to for candle-making. That wick/straw trick rocked my world – hadn’t ever seen that before. Bravo! I look forward to lots more videos in future!

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    • Heidi

      June 24, 2013 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks, Diane! It took me awhile to get back to making videos, but your and my other readers’ encouragement helped give me the boost I needed to get back into it. Thank you!

      Reply
  2. malia

    June 25, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    Yay! I just made my first candle recently myself. Yours are adorable! Pinned.

    Reply
  3. Carol

    June 30, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    Great thinking on the straw trick.

    Hint – old crayons work great for coloring candles

    Reply

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