I crochet, sew, paint and do pottery. I'm trying to get back into pottery actually cuz I haven't done it in years, there's a pottery co-op close by my house so I think I'll check it out this Summer. Hopefully I didn't forget everything I learned lol.
Yep. Beeswax candles are a bit more expensive to make, because beeswax is generally more expensive than other waxes (paraffin, soy, parasoy blend, etc.).
Yep. Beeswax candles are a bit more expensive to make, because beeswax is generally more expensive than other waxes (paraffin, soy, parasoy blend, etc.).
It depends. Sometimes I make pure beeswax candles (they have a light honey scent on their own), sometimes I'll blend it with another wax, sometimes I'll blend it with cocoa or shea butter to make a massage candle. The wick you need will depend on 1) wax used, 2) fragrance used and 3) size of candle. Some scents don't wick as well as others, while some have better cold/hot throw in one wax vs. another. If you make a large candle but don't use the appropriate wick size/number, you will get tunneling (wick will burn straight down the center, leaving majority of the wax unmelted). If you add your scent to the wax at the wrong temperature (either too hot or too cold), you will burn off most of the scent or it won't full integrate with the wax.
There are lots of things to consider when making candles.
I make all kinda stuff. I made a hamper for my bathroom a while ago.
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Phone holder for in-shower viewing.
I was watching all these ppl making shyt out of cardboard, so I tested it out with the flowerpot. Came out great. (The flowers on the front were made out of clay and a silicon mold.) I ran out of rope at the top of the hamper, so I had to do that stick thing, but hey, we do what we can.
I'm working on a desk now, also cardboard. (Christmas and anniversary left me with plenty of big boxes, plus I like to recycle. ) Seems pretty sturdy though.
edit: This is the only one I fw on cardboard. This lady be doing her thing.
I've been learning how to do embroidery. This was my first attempt at a herringbone ladder stitch that I did on my beret. It turned out pretty well, next time I'm going to try to get my stitches the same length so it will look more professional
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) Seems pretty sturdy though. 
