Make a potpourri candle Make a potpourri candle For centuries, candles were a practical and necessary source of light. Nearly everyone made their own candles at home. Back then a candle's beauty was secondary to its functionality. In the age of electricity, candlemaking is no longer a necessary homemaking skill, but it has become a very popular craft.
Candles are a favorite home decorating item because they lend warmth and atmosphere to any room.
Many people have turned their candlemaking hobby into a money-making business. There are as many different types of candles as there are styles of decor. Some candles are delicately colored and sculpted, while others are more homey with mouth-watering scents that remind you of Grandma's country kitchen. Craft store chains, candle supply stores and even discount stores offer an amazing variety of waxes, colorants, scents, molds, wicks, accessories and containers. The multitude of choices available can be confusing for the novice candlemaker on a tight budget.