Archive for the 'Candles' Category

Elegant Candles

I have this special preference over scented pillar candles among other types of candles. I find them stylish as they add touch of elegance anywhere I put them at home – be it in our dinner table as a centrepiece or on top of our fireplace. I have even used them before on the tables [...]


Additives to Adjust Soy Wax Melting Point

Not all candles are made from paraffin or beeswax. There are also candles made from soy wax. Soy wax is a hydrogenated form of soybean oil. It is typically softer than paraffin wax and with a lower melting temperature. In its pure form it is ideal for soy candles in containers because of its low [...]


How to Make Container Candles

Candle making can be a fun and productive hobby. Make candles for your own consumption or to give away as gifts. Container based candles are the easiest to make. The beautiful colors of the wax are a joy to behold. So are the beautiful shapes and unique designs of the container bottles.
Rather than wait [...]


There is More to Candles than Meets the Eye

We used to marvel at candles fashioned into fruits and vegetable. They looked very much like the real thing. This is because candles can be tinted to just the right color desired. It can also be sculpt to the perfect shape. The result is a faultless replica of whatever it is being copied.
Now, we have [...]


Crackling Fireplace in a Jar

There is a kind of candle that is different from all others. Woodwick candles function as a crackling fireplace in a jar. It is an experience for the sight, the nose as well as for the ears. Woodwick candles have a short wick made from organic wood. When the wick is lit, it gives out [...]


Try Out Different Candles

We often drop by the store and pick out our choices. I am referring to candles. There are just too many designs in different colors and fragrances. But they are consumables. We can always keep coming back. There will be lots of chances for us to try most of the candles on display.
The thing [...]


Findings at a Flea Market

On Saturday afternoons, one of my favorite rituals is to cruise the avenues of a local flea market in town. My girlfriend, Kathy, and I love to wake up early – around 7 am – and make a delicious breakfast of egg whites, wheat toast and fruit. Then we walk out of our apartment and [...]


Different Uses of the Candle

Candles have been very useful for mankind ever since. The earliest known candles were made by the Chinese from whale fat. In Japan, tapers were made with wax from insects and seeds wrapped in paper. In India wax was made by boiling cinnamon. Candles have long been used for various purposes.
We are familiar with candles [...]


Little Candlelight

A lot of people love lighting up tiny candles or tealights. They create a wonderful ambiance with the tiny flickering flames they have. You can light a few of them or a bunch of them to get the look you want. Some tealight candles are even scented and they emit a scent that blends well [...]


Add Fragrance to Any Room

Infuse your home with soft natural glows and wonderful aromas. Light scented candles at night when you simply want to lay back and relax after a long hard day at work. You can also line these up along your bathtub while you take an extended soak in warm water.
The soft inviting glow of candles also [...]


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