Candles From A-z


by Catherine Olivia.. - Date: 2007-07-21 - Word Count: 729 Share This!

If you're between jobs, or if you're looking for a fun hobby perhaps you should consider candle making. It's easier than you think to get into and it doesn't require any expensive equipment or a special room to do it in. You could start small, using one type of wax in a simple container. Once you find out whether or not you like it you could start experimenting with other waxes and with adding color and fragrances to your candles. Some people who started candle making as a hobby have turned it into lucrative businesses.

You can also experiment with making certain styles of candles. Container candles are very easy to make, with the wax simply poured into containers. Pillar candles are poured into molds, as are tea light candles. If you do start making candles you'll also have an easy answer to any gift needs to have. Any of these types of home made candles would thrill your family and friends. Every girlfriend your have, as well as your mother or your sister would love a candle made just for her. Who wouldn't appreciate a candle of their favorite color, with their favorite fragrance, in a container or in a style that enhances their home? Any one would love it!

Today's candles are simply to add ambiance and style to your home, or, when used to enhance a special dinner, to let that someone special know exactly how special they are. Thousands of years ago the only way to see was by candle light. Families made their own supply of candles from things like sheep tallow, which was made by rendering animal fat, and quite unpleasant smelling.

If you really don't have any interest in learning how to make candles that's OK too. There are literally thousands available for sale. Some are manufactured by well known brands like Yankee Candles or White Barn Candles or Diptyque Candles, some are lesser know, those home businesses that we mentioned above. While Yankee Candles have the fragrances that we all know like Christmas Pine or Cookie Dough, designer candles like Diptyque have bolder more sophisticated fragrances such as Garden Mint, Honey, Mimosa and Myrrh.

Clear containers candles are a favorite today. You'll find manufacturers like Yankee Candles, White Barn Candles and Classic Candles making container candles. If you like container candles you should have an electric candle warmer. These warmers are a great invention. Plug it in, but your candle on top and let the magic happen. Without flame you candle will release your favorite scent. These electric candle warmers can be kept plugged in for long periods of time and are much safer than having candles lit. Remember though they work by melting the wax, so you must still be careful using them and always keep them well out of the reach of children.

Don't limit yourself to container candles only. There are so many different types of candles available, pillar and tea lights are the most popular, as are tapered candles. There are also many different ways to use these candles to enhance your home. You can buy decorative wall sconces made to hold pillar, taper or tea light candles. Wrought iron candle holders can add a romance and feel of a Spanish castle to your home, or gothic sconces to add an air of mystery or old England.

When you start to shop for candles you will see some made of paraffin wax and some made from all natural soy wax. All natural soy wax is gathering quite a following. All natural soy is ecologically friendly as it's a completely renewable resource. Paraffin wax is a byproduct of the production of oil, not good for the environment. Also, paraffin wax does release toxins into the air when it's burned. Soy wax candles burn cleanly, they do not leave soot behind as some paraffin wax candles do.

When you shop around for candles you'll also see a wide range of prices. In most cases, you do get what you pay for. We've all purchased cheap candles and have been disappointed in the fragrance. Candles such as White Barn, Classic Candles ScentSations and Yankee Candles use high quality scenting agents. This is one big difference. These candles will also emit the fragrance as strongly at the end as it does at the beginning. This is because these candle manufacturers pride themselves on the quality of their candles.

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