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Candle Making Supplies Guide

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December 24, 2020 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

Homemade candle making session using soy wax and assorted glass containers | Candle Making Supplies Guide | featured

Explore the art and science of candle making by starting with the right selection of materials. Here's a list of essential candle making supplies to craft your own candles from scratch. RELATED: Candle Making Basics | How To Make Candles 10 Candle Making Supplies You Need | A Complete Guide 1. Candle Wax This material is probably one of the most important items in …Continue Reading

Stress Relieving Lavender Candles You Can Make At Home

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August 19, 2020 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

handmade-candles-lavender-on-wooden-background | Stress Relieving Lavender Candles You Can Make At Home | Featured

Thinking of making DIY lavender candles? Not only are these aromatic, but they can also help relieve stress, insomnia, and anxiety. Here are some easy steps you can follow. RELATED: How To Make Essential Oils At Home | Homesteading Skills Easy DIY Lavender Candles For Your Homestead What You’ll Need Lavender essential oil Dried lavender flowers or buds 1 cup …Continue Reading

Spinning Yarn: How to Spin Raw Wool Into Yarn | Homesteading

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January 29, 2020 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

Sheep Wool with Drop Spindle | Spinning Yarn: How to Spin Raw Wool Into Yarn | Homesteading | spinning a yarn | Featured

Spin yarn the traditional way by following the steps outlined in this post. Gain some insight into this ancient trade and take your homesteading skills to the next level. RELATED: Amazing Gift Ideas To Make Out Of Your Sheep's Wool In this article: What is Yarn Spinning? How to Spin Yarn Yarn Spinning Tips How to Spin Yarn From Raw Wool What is Yarn …Continue Reading

Make Lye Free Soap On The Homestead | Homesteading

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December 10, 2019 By Joanna Medalla 108 Comments

close up shot of handmade soap on table | Make Lye Free Soap On The Homestead | Homesteading | Lye Free Soap | no lye soap recipe | Featured

Make lye-free soap on the homestead! You'll love making homemade soap with natural ingredients using these easy-to-follow steps. RELATED: 31 DIY Household Products For Cleaning The Homestead | Homesteading In this article: How to Make Lye-Free Soap with This Tutorial The Ingredients Your Tools DIY Soap | The Process Make Lye Free Soap On The Homestead | …Continue Reading

14 Ways To Beat The Holiday Blues

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October 15, 2019 By Syndicated Leave a Comment

Don't let the holidays bring  you down! Whether you're alone or together, rich or poor, for better or for worse, you've got lots to be thankful for! …Continue Reading

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