Have you ever seen a rock that seems to glow in the dark? Maybe only when you’ve been at a museum or science center, but in reality fluorescent minerals can be readily found in many places and make for an amazing and eye-catching hobby. But for those who have such a collection it’s important to …
Thinking of sailing, a quote by Richard Henry Dana Jr. always tends to come to mind: “Then, with all her sails, light and heavy, and studding-sails, on each side, alow and aloft, she is the most glorious moving object in the world”. A sailboat is, to me, a living monument to another time – distinctly …
The word ‘Diwali’ occurs from the Sanskrit language word ‘Deepavali’ suggesting a course of lights. ‘Deep’ implies light or lamp and ‘avali’ implies course. Therefore, Diwali or Deepavali almost means a sequence or group of lights. On the day of Deepavali, people fire up mud or kerosene lamps (known as ‘Diyas’) in their houses, courts, …
The Taj Mahal is the epitome of Mughal art and one of the most famous buildings in the world. Yet there have been few serious studies of it and no full analysis of its architecture and meaning. Ebba Koch, an important scholar, has been permitted to take measurements of the complex and has been working …
Raksha Bandhan is an that time of the year when you celebrate the sacred bond of love and affection with your siblings. Also known as Rakhi, this festival is primarily a north Indian festival that is celebrated all brothers and sisters to express their deep emotions, love and affection. On the day of Rakhi India, …
Making Beeswax Candles – Want to know how to make beeswax candles?. This articles gives pointers of instructions for making beeswax candles. If you want to start a hobby of making candles and you are stalled at deciding on the kind of wax that you will use, you can start with making beeswax candles. Using this …
Soy candles are the modern day, “earth-friendly” candle. If you are considering learning how to make soy candles, the first place to start is learning a little about what soy wax is and where it comes from. Soy candles use a fine wax that comes from the soybean. The oil is extracted from the soybean …
If you are just getting started in the wonderful and rewarding world of making your own candles at home, there are a few things you will need to consider and be aware of as you get going. One of these that is not often mentioned is candle making molds. A mold is basically the container …