Gel candles are all about eye candy

Gel candles are a modern invention, and consist of a mineral oil mixed with various other substances that turns it into a sort of rubbery jelly.

But the bald phrase "rubbery jelly" gives no clue as to just how pretty they are when lit, when the transparent gel positively glows and shimmers.

Add embeds (and fragrance if you like) and you have a wonderful addition to any room's decor....

Make your own gel candles - or buy the finished product?

Well, it all depends on which particular itch you want to scratch.
If you're not in a do-it-yourself mood and you know that it's the sparkle, color and fragrance of the increasingly-popular gel candles that you're after, you could try the web sites of any of the reputable manufacturers listed on our Reviews page... (Read more....)

It pays to buy the best gel candle supplies

If you're going to be making gel candles, it really does pay to buy the best supplies you can afford. If you're going to be investing your precious time, make sure the raw materials give you the best possible chance of turning out a quality product. (Read more...)

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". (Read more...)