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Candles do an awesome job of creating an atmosphere for the right occasion. Whether this is an intimate date with a friend, an uplifting party vibe, or alone in the bathroom, a candle adds that old world charm that gives moments a sense of timelessness. The ambiance created by jar candles is part of the meditative feel that we get when looking at fire.
Fire was the first major tool that man learned how to control. In the myths, we were punished for this worship of fire by gods that wanted to wield it themselves for their power. It seems like ever since this long ago time, we have been mesmerized ever since by the luscious allure of a flame.
Scented candles come in a variety of fragrances and create a warm and cozy atmosphere in any area of your home or office.
Scented candle tins are an ideal traveling companion as they can be used on trips to freshen up your hotel or motel room.
These scented candle tins also make great wedding or baby shower favors, and unique corporate or house warming gifts.
Take Your Favorite Candles On The Road
I have a favorite scented candle; it smells like a freshly-baked vanilla cookie. For many years I have relied on this scent of candle to help me relax in the evenings. I also like this candle because it fills my home with the relaxing aroma of vanilla for several hours after I burn it.
I have always hated leaving my home, but unfortunately my job calls for me to be out of town about six weeks per year. I had always hoped to find a travel version of my favorite candle, but until the past week I was never able to. Last week, I was searching online for other travel supplies when I came across these scented soy candles. They had just the scent I wanted. Now I could relax even in a hotel room.
Scented candles are one of life’s little pleasures. The warm glow of candles creates a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. These little treasures come in a variety of sizes and shapes.
There are tapered candles for candlelit dinners, votive candles for any decor, tea light candles which are great in candelabras. There are pie and cake candles to give your home that scent of freshly baked goodies.
With the many scents and sizes, its no wonder people take great pleasure in having scented candles in their home.
Handmade soy candles:
• Start with soy wax flakes, and measure out the appropriate amount for the size and style of candle you’re making
• Melt your wax, in a double-boiler, wax melter or kitchen candle
• Once the wax is melted and the temperature is between 170 and 180 degrees, add the dye
• After the dye, add the fragrance (while the wax temperature is around 175 degrees), and stir with a whisk
• Reduce the heat of your wax to between 150 and 155 degrees, and pour the wax into your molds (make sure the molds are warm before you pour the wax in)
• Once a thick skin has formed across the top of your soy candles, insert a wick
• Let the candles harden for approximately four hours