or opt for a greener candle base altogether. A great alternative to paraffin wax is soy wax and, luckily, it is the next most common type of wax on store shelves. Kristen Pumphrey, candle expert ...

This is how I made a simple candle holder. Step one: Roll the clay out onto a chopping board with a rolling pin. Place a glass on the clay and use as a stencil for the circle base. Cut round the ...