Votive candles, floating candles and tea
lights - the supporting cast
While the other types of candle generally take center stage,
don't forget about the supporting cast.
Votive candles have been around for hundreds of years, and are
particularly significant in many religious centers and
ceremonies.
Tea lights are more modern and often overlooked, but they can
be used very effectively and at very little cost.
Floating candles come in two flavours - purpose-made versions
and improvised ones, and both are equally attractive. Read
on...
Scented votive candles - yes or
no?
The answer to that question depends, as always, on personal
orientation.
The word "votive" itself has religious overtones. You can trace
its roots back to the Latin word meaning "vow", and candles
have been used for many thousands of years across many belief
systems for spiritual and religious reasons...
(Read
more....)
Unlock the power of the not so humble
tea light.
There are two keys to using tea lights successfully. First,
when you think tea lights, think quantity. A single tea light
is a poor, lonely thing, pining for its fellows.Second, think
containers. Glass or metal in particular completely transform
the self-effacing tea light. (Read more...)
Floating candles - how to
mix fire and water in the nicest
possible way.
The idea of mixing Fire and Water doesn't seem logical at
first - unless, of course, you're using floating candles. Then
it all makes sense.Floating candles can be either poured or
pressed. The poured ones can often be a better buy, as they are
dense and burn for a long time. Check the maker's description
to see what kind they offer. (Read more...)
|