The simple, cylindrical figure of the rolling pin has endured for centuries and few kitchen gadgets can match this handy tool in terms of history and usefulness. As any rolling pin enthusiast or collector can probably tell you, the basic design of today’s rolling pin has not changed in centuries, so the one in your ...
From pillars to beeswax, soy to tea lights, you can make your own homemade candles with signature fragrances, color, and decorative accents. Making homemade candles is easy with minimal preparation and materials required. Spend an afternoon getting used to the process, and you will quickly learn how simple it is! You can choose your favorite ...
Farmer’s markets are in full swing through summer and fall in most parts of the United States and other countries. In addition to the normal offerings of home-grown fruits and vegetables, many farmer’s markets are now a venue for crafters to sell their wares. Though many types of crafts are usually offered for sale, usually ...
If you are going to engage in this ancient craft, I highly recommend you do not go to the local craft store and start buying up candle crafting products. Not only are they obscenely overpriced and tacky, they are quite toxic. No laws have yet been made to ensure the safety of consumers who buy ...
As you will notice there are tons of how tutorials online about how to make candles. I know because I have looked at many of them while I was learning and even later on to see new ideas. What surprises me is a lot of them give you the basics. The problem with the basics, ...
24 uses for borax? Okay, you’ve read the articles about germs and bacteria in your home, and how the chemicals in cleaning sprays can create chemical pollution, that just adds to the problem. You’ve probably also heard that borax is a good cleaning agent for your home, but you’re wondering how in world do you ...