Kaiti Bee Creates

Today we are going to be talking about the different types of candles you might come across. When I began researching candles, and how to make them, I already knew about most of these different types. Some of them though, are new to me and I haven't yet seen them anywhere besides pictures.  1. Votive candles Votive candles are something that you are likely to be familiar with. You can find them almost anywhere that candles are sold. They come in a variety of colors and fragrances. Typically, they are round and only a few inches tall. They do not generally come in a container, but they do need to be burned in some kind of container. This is because the type of wax that is used generally gets completely melted while the candle in burning, and ends up essentially filling out to the edges of the container. If you were to burn these simply on a plate, you would end up with a mess. 2. Tealights These are another common sight. Tealights are small, round, and generally come in...

Hello once again readers, As you probably have realized, I love crafting. Though, I am not the type of crafter who generally focuses on one genre of crafting such as paper crafts or fiber crafts. No, rather I am a dabbler. I love to dabble. It is a constant thrill to learn new skills, and it is particularly exciting when I get to do a craft that combines skills from multiple different crafting categories. So I am by no means an expert in any one craft, though if I would devote more time to just one I could definitely focus on improving my skills, but I like to think of myself as a jack of all trades...or a Kate of all crafts. Ha. My adventures in crafting have included scrapbooking, crochet, knitting, making vinyl designs for shirts, sewing, quilting, cross stitch, embroidery, designing ballroom jewelry, rhinestoning, plaster art, painting, as well as many others. The newest thing though, that I am currently SO excited about is candlemaking! Most of my candle experience comes fro...