Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Give inexpensive taper candles a modern makeover with any shade of your favorite melted crayons. Don't toss those broken, stubby ...

As a girl, one of my favorite things to do with Grandpa was tie a rock to a string, then dip it over and over into a Folger's coffee can containing melted beeswax to make taper candles. They always ...

I still remember the first candle I ever made. It was a cozy fall afternoon, and I had gathered everything I thought I needed: a little jar, some beeswax, a few drops of essential oil, and a wick that ...

To make your own candles, you'll need paraffin wax, cotton string, weights, hangers and a double boiler. Credit: Sarah Kinney—Monitor staff As autumn turns to winter and days grow shorter, people ...

Whether you’re hoping to adopt a new hobby, switch careers entirely or simply unleash a bit of pent-up creativity over the weekend, learning how to make candles at home can be a wonderful activity—and ...

With the pandemic prompting home improvements large and small, many have looked to the past for décor, setting the stage — or table — for a candle and candlestick resurgence. By Anthony Rotunno ...