Carmina's Hobby Making Gel Candles in California

Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference. As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...

Carmina's Hobby Making Gel Candles in California

People who stay at home try to find a new hobby or venture through exploring.

Carmina use to live in California she learned how to make gel candles at her home.

I would purchase my gel candles supplies at the art store.

I learned to purchase my glass containers from the thrift stores. They we're inexpensive way to save money on items that can be useful.

Decorations to use was able to find in garage sales sold during the season of summer. Everything was assessable to find what we needed to be creative to build art with your own imagination.

I'll be sharing you what I have made in the past through pictures.

During that time, I was into aquarium having fish inside a glass container my imagination run with ideas.