For me it started out because I have to order in candles to were I live and thought it would be "cheaper" just to make them. Yeah, I know, I was wrong...LOL. But I got addicted to it and it is the one hobby that none of my very creative and crafty sisters do. Plus, I always have a gift on hand to give to someone and I always know what to give to my mom and sisters for holiday. Plus, it allowed me to discover the HO in me....that is the FO HO in me...LOL