Houston Chronicle design director Susan Barber teaches you how to make a simple yet stylish candle holder out of bamboo sticks and embroidery hoops. Watch Susan Barber as she shows us how to make a ...

It's easy to melt and pour your own beautiful candles at home. The advent of mass-­produced candles has made the art of ...

Orange peels, crayons, and vegetable shortening can all become candles in a pinch.

Whether you’re hoping to adopt a new hobby, switch careers entirely or simply unleash a bit of pent-up creativity over the weekend, learning how to make candles at home can be a wonderful activity—and ...

When fall arrives, thoughts often turn to home and that cozy, comforting vibe we all crave. Lighting a chic, heavenly-scented candle is an easy way to capture that autumnal feel, but the price of ...

Adding pressed flowers to your candles is the perfect DIY craft for holidays and parties. Learn how to make aesthetic, homemade, soy-based candles with pressed flowers straight from your backyard.

As the days get shorter and colder and the nights grow long, people tend to want to make their homes feel cozier. One of the quickest ways to do so is with candles, so now is the perfect time to ...

Essential oils are a popular part of holistic aromatherapy and can be found in cosmetics, candles and other natural products. There are nearly 100 types of essential oils, each with its own scent and ...

Give a person a candle, and they’ll have home decor for days. Teach a person how to make candles, and they’ll have home decor for a lifetime…or so goes a crafter’s version of the famous quote. There’s ...