Interested in homemade gel candles?

 If it's the creative itch you're suffering from, gel candles can provide a wonderfully satisfying scratch!

They are relatively easy to make, you can easily find gel candle kits, candlemaking directions and once your expertise grows, gel candle making supplies.
In fact, instructions can be as simple as "Melt the gel, add color and fragrance, pour into a container (add embeds if you like), wait for the gel to cool and there's your candle".
 
Of course, things are a little more complicated than that simplistic description, but if the thought of going the homemade route interests you, you can get an excellent book on Making Gel Candles that has lots of help for beginners.

It is one of the best on the market and comes highly recommended; candlemakers all over the world have used it very successfully.

Not only do gel candles last substantially longer than the regular paraffin wax ones, they also give off more light (about 40% more) because of the clarity of the gel.

There's a lot more information on gel candles in this articles section, including some handling and safety tips (please note that the safety tips apply particularly to gel candles, which can reach very high temperatures), some guidelines on making gel candles as a hobby (or a home-based business), and an indication of the range of scents available if you're considering a gel candle kit.