Electric light feels very different from candle light. Even the best electric lights seem frozen in place, or blink and move awkwardly.
I decided this year that I wanted to do something with candles again – something safely outdoors, far from the children and the house, but something beautiful. That brought me back to ice lanterns, something I’d talked about doing years ago.
Continue ReadingIn a matter of days, it will officially be summer in the northern hemisphere. Parties, weddings, barbecues, and quality outdoor time all call for some sweet outdoor lighting when the sun goes down. It’s a perfect time to flashback to the Jam Jar Lanterns tutorial from the pages of CRAFT Volume 10, the Celebrate issue, […]
Continue ReadingYoutube user brusspup, known for his impressive illusions, created this amazing fire animation using a bunch of tea candles, a camera, and lots of time.
Continue ReadingI love low-tech emulations of high tech objects, and when they employ recycled materials, what could be better? This week’s Flashback comes from the pages of the very first volume of CRAFT, published back in 2006. Aram Bartholl showed us how to make a 16-pixel display from old cans, tea lights, paper, and wire. Check […]
Continue ReadingMy Day of the Dead shrine has officially taken over my house! The smell of flowers, tequila and chocolate is unescapable. Each day I’ve worked on it and added to it, and it’s finally covered in the nostalgic personal touches that represent my family and loved ones who have passed away. I will continue to […]
Continue Readingearn how to make recycled candles from Cara at Failed Feminist.
Continue ReadingWhen my kids were smaller, we had some really fun craft parties. I especially liked helping kids make holiday presents for their parents; projects like these easy beeswax candles were a great success! Check out this Wikipedia article on beeswax, too. Via Crafting a Green World
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