We do the same thing every year…paint rocks. What is a good project for 10,11,12,13 yo girls. We have access to the basics…glue, scissors, paper, yarn, paint, etc. I remember making candles in the sand and little tealight holders out of tin cans with holes punched in them with nails. Any ideas…we do have a [...]
I apologize if I worded the question wrong. I’m pasting some cardstock/scrapbook paper to a candle tin as decoration. I am not making candles, but just using the tin for holding random items. Is there a clear substance or something to coat the paper on the tin with though so that it might resist water? [...]
I’m looking for some beeswax sheets to make candles with, however I cannot find any online. Also I can’t find any at these craft stores near me : Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and Joanns. Does anyone know where I can find honeycomb patterned beeswax sheets? Thanks
You know those old narrow jelly jars that many people ended up using as drinking glasses (at least my grandma and great grandma did during the depression). Well, I have a box full of them and my family is very big into preserving family possessions, no matter how simple they are. Does anyone have any [...]
I’m in the Chicago area and I am trying to find Candlewicking supplies… Simple, 100% cotton natural muslin fabric and 100% cotton natural candlewicking thread.. I looked online at some of the major craft/fabric stores in the area but there is nothing on line. I went to one of the stores the other day and [...]
in the middle of a crafting/smithing/metal works/whatever project, I desperately needed something gooey that would harden so i used play-doh and only later remembered that this piece was still in need of work which involves heat. I would be able to lower the heat if it is REALLY the only way, can this play-doh stand [...]
What is is YOU enjoy doing? I have a very very crafty family and they are always going and renting tables at craft fairs making cards and big time stampin up people. So i dont really want to do that. I use to make candles however with a new young baby i do not want [...]
Hi. My name is Patti. I am from the Buffalo, NY area. I have been working with soy candles for about a year and I have been selling to small store owners. I have only done containers and am planning on moving forward with other kinds “down the road” I am also here to learn [...]
