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Rolled Candles
Rolled candles are the quickest and easiest to make, and since the wax is softened rather than melted, they're also the safest. -
Teacup Candle
Antique teacups that have lost their saucers still make sweet gifts when fitted with candles.
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Cinnamon Candle Photo: Earl Carter
Cinnamon Candle
This sweet- and spicy-smelling candle will brighten any fall tabletop. -
Dipped Candles
The ancient technique of hand-dipping candles -- repeatedly dipping a weighted wick in melted wax -- remains unchanged today. Two candles are dipped at once, one at each end of a long wick. -
Pumpkin Candles Photo: Johnny Miller
Pumpkin Candles
When you spot a pumpkin with a striking silhouette, make a candle in its likeness (above, left). Grouped together, pumpkin and gourd candles, along with walnuts, hazelnuts, and pecans make an eye-catching display. -
Molded Candles
Crafts stores offer a wide array of candle molds -- they usually come with instructions on the gauge of wicking and amount of wax required. -
Candle Blocks Photo: John Gruen
Candle Blocks
You'll always be able to improvise a centerpiece with these candle blocks: Each face is drilled with a hole sized to fit a particular type of candle. -
Handmade Votives
Handmade votive candles are wonderful small gifts, and making them is a good way to use up beeswax left over from other candle making projects. -
Candle Slipcovers
Turn glass candleholders into stylish accessories by dressing them in decorative fabric. -
Everlasting Candles
These beeswax candles won't melt -- they're actually cylindrical glass vases disguised as the real thing. -
Mini Pumpkin Candleholders
Give thanks with style. Here's an idea for creating a festively dressed affair. Anchor tapers inside mini pumpkins to make centerpieces. -
Apple Votives
A flotilla of apples bobbing in a steel tub evokes memories of childhood and headlong plunges into icy water. But carved into holiday candleholders, these apple votives are a prize for the eyes alone, their flames a promise of warmth. -
Birch-Log and Pinecone Candles Photo: Johnny Miller
Birch-Log and Pinecone Candles
Birch-log and pinecone candles sit atop a plate of faux snow, rendering a cozy wintry scene. -
Lemon Candles
The soft light and sweet aroma of candles always make a room more inviting. You can easily make your own naturally scented votive candles from hollowed-out lemon skins and beeswax. -
Swirled String Candles
Decorate inexpensive pillar candles with twine for gifts or a creative table display. -
Shell Candles
Candles made from the shells collected in the summertime make great remembrances of a sunnier season. -
Jelly Jar Candles
Antique jelly jars are perfect vessels for scented candles, which make wonderful gifts. -
Basket-Weave Candles
Transform basic pillar candles with strips of beeswax and a simple under-and-over weave. -
Sand Candles
One of the best sources for distinctive candles may be your own home. With a few easy-to-find materials, you can create an array of candles that are every bit as beautiful as any you'll find ready-made. This project is inspired by the charmingly irregular, free-form sand candles of the 1960s. -
Leaf Candles
This project allows you to prolong the essence of the short-lived fall foliage season by adorning a candle with leaf motifs. -
Lace-Embellished Candles
Embellish a plain taper candle with a lacy doily for an elegant effect. -
Animal and Tree Candles
Master the simple technique of candle-making and create whimsical shaped candles for any occasion. -
Glowing Hurricane Glasses
Wrap hurricane glasses in layers of colorful tissue paper to glowing effect: Although it appears there are multiple tints, only one shade is used. -
Easy Sand Candles
Red, white, and blue bands of sand dress up votive candles to make flickering lights that are cheerful and fun. -
Yellow Votives
Encased in luminous yellow jars, these charming votives add an inviting glow to any summertime table. -
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