Keepsake Candle
This is my first "photo candle" - I used a picture taken of Rhiannon with her cousins this summer. The image is embedded into the wax. I made red chunks, then filled in with white wax. I really wanted to try this technique, so I bought just a pound of paraffin wax, since I ordered a lot of wax and am still waiting for it to arrive. Anyway, there wasn't enough wax, so I had to remove some of the red chunks and remelt them and had *just* enough. So, it turned out that I did my first two-tone candle at the same time! I can't wait to get my shipment of wax, so I can make a couple more. This one has a few blemishes, but it still turned out pretty good for a first try. I need to work on my photography skills while I'm at it, because these pictures just don't capture the true candle.
Lavender & Grapes
 My lavender candle. I don't like the picture of this one as well, but I love how the candle turned out. I put dried lavender in it, and scented it with lavender essential oil. I don't know how it will smell when it's lit, but it smells good even unlit. I pressed purple beads into the side, plus more silk leaves, and I think it turned out really nice. My first try with a triangle mold, too.
Autumn Leaves
 I made this pumpkin-spice scented candle for my grandmother's birthday (on Halloween). I added a touch of dried calendula, a Samhain herb. This is the first time I pressed silk leaves into the side, and I really like the look.
Samhain Candle
 My first ritual candle - I put orange chunks in this one, plus mugwort, sage, and calendula (Samhain herbs). I also added a touch of myrrh essential oil for a light scent.
New blog!
Thanks to an idea from a friend, I'm going to set up a little blog to highlight my crafty attempts. Then I'll be able to log my progress as I learn. Right now I'm focusing on candles. Pics to follow shortly!
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