What are Votive Candles Good For?

For centuries, candles have been used to provide light. But over time, they have evolved in terms of their shapes, styles, and colors. One type of candle, the votive candle, has a specific origin. According to Wikipedia, votive candles were first used to signify the fulfillment of a vow. The word “votive” comes from the …

Calling Candles Dripless Does Not Mean They Are Drip-Proof

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Since working in the candle industry beginning in 1997, I have been asked countless times by customers if we make dripless candles or more specifically, dripless taper candles.  The short answer, based on the industry definition, is “yes”.  So what is the industry standard for a dripless candle?  Basically it means a candle that when …

Are Candles in Glass Jars Safe?

Glass and other container candles have become one of the most preferred candle types in today’s market. Their most popular feature is the non-dripping aspect of this style of candle compared to other free-standing candles like pillars and tapers. The other factor is that width for width, these candles normally create a larger liquid pool …

Are Citronella Candles Effective?

What is Citronella? Citronella is a clumping, lemongrass type plant which grows to a height of five to six feet; a plant which is native to southeast Asia and grown commercially in Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Indonesia and Java. The plant is also grown as an ornamental in south Florida and southern California. Citronella is …

3 Wick Candle Carved Not Cracked

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Why Does This Happen? We have received a couple of emails from some customers regarding 3 wick candles they had purchased and are having some trouble with.  The main question has been, “Why did my candle crack down the side and why did it burn down so fast?”.  So today I am going to address …

What in the world is Smelly Gel?

In a nut shell, our Smelly Gel is a water based alternative to wax melts or tarts which are most commonly used in candles warmers as air fresheners.  However, it is not limited only to use in tart warmers.  While the gel has a stronger fragrance throw when it is warmed up, it can be …

Trick to Fix a Candle Ring That Slides Down the Holder

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I got a call the other day from a customer who had purchased a 4 inch candle ring to use with her pillar holders.  The problem was that the candle rings were just a bit too big to sit on the lip of the holder and would slide down to the bottom.  She wanted to return the …

Ways to Make a Taper Candle Stand Straight in a Holder

One of the things that really ruins a display of tapers is when the candles are not standing straight in the holders.  In addition to looking bad, a leaning taper candle could eventually start to drip, even if it is the dripless kind. There are 3 main reasons that taper candles lean. the base of the candle doesn’t …

What to do if the candle wick is too short.

Two of the most common complaints about candles are that the fragrance isn’t strong enough and that they don’t burn right. Candles, like most everything else, are made of multiple components.  The main 2 parts are the wax and the wick.  Then there can also be fragrance oil, additives, dyes, and a container (ie. jars, …

Decorative 3 Candle Display

I was looking around in our shop for some items to put together an inexpensive candle display with.  I came across these heavy duty ceramic trays.  They are 10″ wide by 14″ long.  Each one has a rough, almost stone like finish to it which will add an “earthy” element to your home decor.  Right …