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I once had a friend who had quite a profitable online home business making scented candles in her garage.  So successful that she would provide part-time employment for her friends. Eventually she was employing friends as casual staff to meet the demand for her simple home business.  She even did a roaring trade with over-the-counter sales at her own shop in the town.  So you see, there's money to be made from candle making, not to mention scattered around your home for their scents and soft atmosphere.   Candles have been known to have existed in ancient times.  The remains of candles have been found in the caves of France.  It is believed that cavemen used them while painting and etching on the walls. They are believed to have been made out of animal fat.  The Egyptians used candles as well by dripping beeswax onto leaf stems.  The burning process of a candle involves the four basic elements of matter which are solids, li...

It's true that w e all derive great satisfaction from immersing ourselves in an enjoyable craft or hobby - but have you ever thought about some craft and hobby ideas that make money.  Creative activities can be so rewarding as well as therapeutic and, naturally, a useful way to occupy our spare time other than becoming a couch potato. But have you ever thought of the idea of selling your craft to make a little extra pocket money - or even starting your own art or craft home business? Now you are probably going to be looking for craft ideas that sell easily because there are crafts fairs or bazaars where you can set up.  However, if you’re serious about making crafts which sell easily, think about what crafts you love to make and that people give you compliments about.  But wait. If you choose to make a craft simply because it sells well, you’ll soon lose interest.  Without a sufficient quantity to begin with, there’s no sense in setting up a booth or ...