Types of Candles
Thursday, April 10th, 2008All About Beeswax Candles
If you stroll into any run-of-the-mill gift store that happens to sell scented candles, you’ll likely notice that a wide majority of them are made from paraffin wax—not surprising, given that 95% of the candles sold today are composed primarily of the substance.
While paraffin produces a desirable consistency and appearance for candles, it does [...]
Scented Candle Favors
Widely favored as one of the most affordable, pleasurable home accents available today, scented candles are embraced by people of all ages, races, and classes. While many consumers buy candles for use in their own home, a large amount are purchased as gifts or symbolic mementos.
No matter what the occasion, a scented candle favor [...]
Thursday, February 28th, 2008Scented Tea Light Candles
The most petite candle formation available, the tea light candle is a small, cylindrical candle that usually measure approximately 1” in diameter and 1-1/2” in height. You’ll usually find them poured into a small metal holder of about the same size, although some are also available in plastic or clear bases. Tea light candles are [...]
Friday, February 22nd, 2008Scented Votive Candles
Along with traditional pillar candles, votive candles are one of the most in-demand candle types on the market today. Votives are small, cylindrical candles that are generally 1-1/2” thick and 2-2-1/2” high. Although they are stable enough to stand on their own, votive candles must be placed in specially designed votive holders or small cups [...]
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008Scented Jar Candles
For those seeking a convenient, multi-purpose candle, scented jar candles are an excellent choice. Jar candles are those that are poured into a container made from a durable, non-flammable material (usually glass, ceramic, or metal). This allows for easy burning, as the container will catch any wax drippings and is designed to withstand the heat [...]