Being able to walk into a room and flick a switch for a burst of instant light is something most of us take for granted nowadays. Electric lighting made itself a part of life on a large scale around 100 years ago but this is a relatively modern change given that for many centuries before …
No one can argue that glassblowing is an art. Whilst glass itself is believed to hold itself to human creation as far back as four thousand years ago the spectacular craft of glassblowing is a much younger two thousand years old. Originating in the Middle East it was then the Romans who founded mass manufacture …
Sometimes, what gets us through a long, hard day in the office is the thought of getting home and spending the evening relaxing. A nice meal, a warm bubble bath, and, of course, the delightful flicker of our favorite candle. Nothing speaks more of ridding the stresses of the day and recharging those slightly depleted …
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As energy prices continue to be ever rising many people are now taking a greater interest in how they heat their homes. Rather than heating the whole home with a traditional heating system, using a targeted heat source in a chosen room can be a means of keeping the bills down. Gas heaters can be …
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I remember the first time I saw someone use a charcoal chimney starter. I watched with an equal dose of interest and fear as one of my friends donned some heavy-duty heat-proof gloves and lifted a glowing steel tube of lit charcoal before up-ending it into the base of their grill. As quick as a …
If you are a candle aficionado things are not quite as simple as lighting your flame and sitting back to enjoy the ride. Everything needs to be perfect and there are a plethora of reasons why they may not be. Our Candle section here at Flame Stuff covers many of the issues from loss of …
One thing that is inevitable in life, besides having to pay your taxes, is that the nice things we have, get dirty and need cleaning. It’s a chore but a chore that keeps our belongings functional and looking good. On top of a good clean to keep our Fire Pits looking and working in tip-top …
If you are new to home grilling, a common frustration is mastering the art of getting your charcoal to light evenly and quickly. Before you give up in despair and phone take-out let us introduce you to the BBQ master’s secret weapon. The Chimney Starter. Yes, you can! A chimney starter is a cylindrical metal …
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Wet spots can even be found on any store-bought candles despite going through a rigorous quality and assurance procedure before finding their way onto store shelves. This is due to wet spots occurring during the various processes of candle making from curing to shipping. Sometimes, it is just impossible to prevent them. Wet spots most …
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Flies are a pest. A universal assessment of the pesky little blighters that get under our noses, on our food, and around our homes. There are many repellents for the common fly which range from sprays to sticky hanging paper that stops them right in their tracks! However, this is candle article, so let us …
Any cat lover knows that if the world were flat cats, by now, would have knocked everything off the edge! In the ‘How to be a Cat Handbook’ (available exclusively to cats) the number one must-have is the ability to have an outstanding ‘paw-pat’. A quick swish should be effective at knocking all manner of …
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If you yourself are religious or have come from a religious background, then the concept of a votive candle will not be unusual. A small white cylindrical candle lit alongside an act of prayer or devotion as a physical representation of more complex spiritual thoughts. Many people will have memories of prayers or thoughts offered …
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