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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 ...

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 ...

With the right know-how, thrifted or empty glass jars can be transformed into safe, stylish candles that brighten your home and reduce waste. Choosing heat-resistant glass is key to avoiding cracks ...

The popularity of specialty candles has increased as more and more people are starting to enjoy the relaxing effect that burning scented candles can have. A good starting point for learning how to ...

When fall arrives, thoughts often turn to home and that cozy, comforting vibe we all crave. Lighting a chic, heavenly-scented candle is an easy way to capture that autumnal feel, but the price of ...

Beeswax candle-making is an ancient practice, started by Egyptian and Roman civilizations of millennia past. As with all great and simple arts, it has stood the test of time to be embraced by a new ...

Tamara Mayne started making candles as gifts for her family with a store-bought candlemaking kit. Mayne sold them as a side hustle and grew her brand, Brooklyn Candle Studio, through wholesalers. Her ...

This story originally ran in the November/December 2023 issue of Central New York Magazine. The magazine is available by delivery to subscribers of syracuse.com or The Post-Standard for $25 a year. To ...