The Buyers
Guide to Aromatherapy Candles
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Never put aromatherapy candles in a
window area or directly expose to bright daylight or indoor spotlights.
Candles tend to fade if left in the
light for any length of time.
Keep candles out of drafts when lit,
drafts create larger erratic flames that shorten the burning time.
Aromatherapy candle wicks should be
trimmed to a 1/4" from the wax to extend the burning time.
An
aromatherapy
candle will burn more slowly and evenly if it is refrigerated before
lighting. Wrap the candle in film or foil before refrigerating this
will prevent wicks from absorbing moisture.
Each time you light an aromatherapy
pillar candle, burn it long enough to create
a pool of wax across most of the diameter of the candle. The candle
will then last longer and burn more evenly again.
Before your function, light and then
extinguish the candles as they will light more quickly and easily when
you are ready to use them.
Extinguish candles when they get close
to two inches from their holders or decorations.
To extinguish a candle, using
a nonflammable instrument, like tweezers, dip the wick
into the liquid wax. This little known technique eliminates smoking
of an extinguished wick, then pinch the wick to re-centre it.
Allow
spilled wax to solidify so when it hardens it can be removed in pieces.
Cover with a paper kitchen towel and or brown parcel paper and gently
press out with a warm iron - the wax will melt and be absorbed into
the paper. Avoid spilling wax on furniture as any removal process may
still leave residue.
Floating aromatherapy
candles must be used within a container they can provide both
a formal and informal setting for either a dinner party or barbecue.
Floating aromatherapy
candles used in a clear bowl create an extra special lighting
effect. A good tip is to use distilled water which eliminates mineral
buildup on the side of crystal or glass, preserving its unique presentation
of floating candles.
Votive
aromatherapy candles are made of a low melt wax. The tighter
they fit within the container, the longer the aromatherapy
candle will burn.
Cleaning the Votive
aromatherapy candle container can frustrating and time consuming.
To eliminate this, simply place 1/8" of tap water in the base of
the votive holder before lighting. After the votive candle is extinguished,
allow the aromatherapy
candle wax to solidify, then, gently push on the wax
and the aromatherapy
candle should pop loose. If that fails, put container
in the icebox for about 15 minutes. Take it out and press on the aromatherapy
candle wax a little, it should then pop out.
