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 …
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 …
Why Is My Candle Giving Off Black Smoke? We Explain All Read More »
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 …
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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Freezing isn’t just for leftover dinners, Walmart bargains, meal prep, and an organized monthly grocery shop. There are many non-food items that you can also pop in the freezer. The questions today are, are candles one of them, why would you freeze candles, and most importantly of all will they break if you do? Whatever …
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Scented to take away any nasty smells. Crackling wicks to create a relaxed atmosphere. Simple designs used for religious functions. Large. Small. Fat. Thin. Candles come in a plethora of designs and are used for a plethora of reasons. But how exactly do candles work? We know that they need wax to melt and a …
Lucite candles may not be a term that you are overly familiar with, but most people will have seen one at least once in their life. Unlike traditional candles that are designed to be burnt to give light and create ambiance, a Lucite candle is purely decorative. This means a Lucite candle is hardwearing, easily …
When you envisage a church, there are a few stalwart images that come to mind. An altar, stained glass windows, pews, and candles, lots of candles. Just as there is a ritual associated with church services, there are specific processes associated with the selection, use, and care of candles used in religious settings. The guidance …
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The lighting of candles has long been associated with the practice of worship in religious or spiritual settings. The process of showing devotion can be as simple or complicated as the individual devotee desires but a basic step is often to choose a color of candle that is associated with their chosen deity. In this …
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