Tracy Porter Candle Making Video

You all know that I have a candle obsession.... Yes, yes, yes.... I light them every day, every night... I adore the mood they set. Homemade candles are something I've been creating for decades... such a wonderful way to make something truly personal and fabulous (I love giving them as gifts...) such a wonderful thing for every occasion!!

Now, you know me.... Like any other project that I have you join me for... I want to be sure that you SUCCEED!!! I'm all about demystifying complicated crafts and techniques and making them enjoyable and easy for you! Chances are you already have most of the goodies needed.... Maybe just need to hop online to order some wax for melting... but the rest is probably already in your home... waiting for you!!!

Tracy Porter Best Homemade candle tips and ideas:

· Use small containers and objects from your décor and pantry as vessels for the candles

· Sprinkle herbs into the wax before the candles set

· Embrace the drips... I prefer more.. as it looks artful!

· Soy wax: eco-friendly and easy to use... also comes pre-shaved for easy meltability

· A dot of hot glue keeps your wick in place -- so smart!

· Use a clothespin to hold and balance your wick as your pouring your wax.... Nobody likes a crooked wick darlings!

· Once your candles are cooled and set..... consider nestling into a clear cellophane bag and personalizing with a tag: instant gift!

· Have a candle-making party. Your friends will love it; kids love it!

Embrace a new passion!!.... Candles!!!

Xoxox,

T.

Tracy Porter

Delight in the little things! For more inspiration... visit us at http://blog.tracyporter.com/

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[128Bee]

She flicks her hands around too much :/

[mukwah1111]

My goodness I was reading my emails while half listening to you rant on ,,,hard to pay attention to you when you ramble endlessly like that.  Informative all in all but ........dont please dont ramble sooooooo much.

[Lamirkhanyan818]

"too earthy crunchy" lmaooo <3

[Photo314159]

You got an extra helping of what I got none of, lol. :D

[mirajean]

Yes, the hands are very expressive and perhaps distracting for some (the energy just needed to be expressed!), but it's all about this beautiful spirit sharing in such a beautiful way. Such inspiring creativity. I loved the video and since I've started loving candles, I'm going to be making some after being inspired by this video! Thanks Tracy! Your a doll! (I can say that because I am a long time grand mother).

[CamfryPeachBubbles]

you remind me so much of my yoga teacher!!:)

[RockingPuccini409]

Love this! Can't wait to try it. :)

[unlucky13tattoo]

Don't put herbs in your wax. it's a fire hazard. When the wax melts it flows to the center and so will the herbs, the herbs will then start to act as a wick and catch on fire , now melting the wax faster and hotter. Once the wax melts down to about 1/4 the container the wax will have become very hot, more than it should be. Now your container is at risk of cracking under extreme heat. What comes next? house fire. unless you plan on candle sitting the whole time you have your candle lit.

[rznharris]

i love this....your personality is great and exciting!!!

[myst4hire1]

Your having fun while going into detail about Candle making and I like that! Keep doing your thing despite what others say. Also thanks for the cookie cutter advice for I am sure that will help a lot in my candle making.

[therealenriquefree]

I really enjoyed watching this video. I was able to learn a lot. I've been wanting to make my own candles for years. Thanks for the info Tracy!