Blog of Lava Jewelry / Zbella

There seems to be a myriad of confusion among candle makers and candle buyers alike about candles, so I’ve decided to compile my own list of facts and myths about candles. Facts about Candles Soy wax burns more slowly than paraffin. TRUE. As someone who has made both soy and paraffin candles, I can attest […]

I’m excited to announce that I have just started a new line of handmade candles, available for sale on Etsy! My new collection is called Fresh Picked Candles. I am offering candles made using all-natural waxes, top-quality fragrances, and 100% cotton wicks. I have 12 fruity scents as well as unscented candles for sale. (Blackberry […]

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2009 Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Location: Pizzaiolo Restaurant Street: 5008 Telegraph Ave City/Town: Oakland, CA I will be selling my jewelry and candles at Feria Urbana again. The designers there are AMAZING, I promise! It’s a handmade shopping paradise! Feria Urbana is an urban fair made up of local artists and […]

Andalusite is an aluminum silicate mineral (Al2SiO3). Two minerals with the same composition but different structure (polymorphs) as andalusite are kyanite and sillimanite. Andalusite is one of my personal favorite gemstones because it is generally brown in color (there aren’t too many brown gemstones and I love to wear brown!) and it exhibits a property […]