When you give a candle to someone as a gift are you really giving a candle or are you giving more.
What do you think about when you think of candles? I'll bet it's not a string covered with wax.
I am guessing that candles bring to mind some great words; Romance, relaxation, warmth, calm...
get the idea? What are people thinking about when they light candles? Maybe they're going to go soak in the tub, maybe they'll turn down the lights and put in their favorite music.
Candles are true mood setters.
So when you give your homemade candles you are not just giving a candle, you are giving romance, relaxation, warmth...
There are 5 general types of candles: Tapers are tall and narrow.
They remind me of romance and candle lit dinners.
Votive and tea lights are small and compact and are a use anywhere, always appropriate gift, type of candle.
Pillars are larger around and can stand safely on there own.
(Always place them on a fire proof dish, bowl or stand) Grouping several together in various heights can make a great statement.
These make wonderful housewarming gifts.
Jar or tin candles are the most fragrant.
I like to give a small vanilla cookie scented tin candle to people who are going to travel.
If their hotel room has that hotel room smell, after a few minutes the scent from the burning candle will make it feel much more like home.
Because they are small and have a lid they are easy and safe to pack.
Making candles for gifts can be a special way to show how much you care.
As you are creating the candle think about how the receiver will feel when they use it.
When you make homemade candles you can add the favorite fragrances and colors to personalize your gift to perfection.
Who wouldn't want to give or receive a little calm or some romance? Best of all you can keep some on hand for those unexpected events.
It's so fun to surprise a girlfriend or co-worker who's having a bad day with a gift, and because homemade candles are so inexpensive to make you will be able to share them whenever you want.
I like putting together gift baskets around a candle theme.
An example of a "relaxation" basket could include bubble bath, a music CD, stay at home socks and of course some votive candles.
A "romance" basket could contain wine or champagne, a pair of crystal glasses and a couple of taper candles and holders.
Great Gifts, Homemade Candles gives you a more in depth view of giving candles as gifts, as well as suggestions to showcase your creations.
Once you get started you'll think of a ton more.
So if you've never tried to make candles you really should.
Making candles is pretty easy.
You don't need a lot of expensive tools or supplies.
You can go from beginner to pro in a very short time.