Prior to the discovery/invention of electricity, candles were our only source of light. Today, we use candlelight to enhance the ambiance of any space, both indoors and outside. This post covers the basics of candles, from melted wax, to finishing options, and types of candles. It concludes with several examples of candles enhancing a setting and evoking emotional responses.
Adding Fragrance to Melted Wax
Pouring Melted Wax into Glass Candleholders
Cooled Wax
Candle Enhancements:
Multicolor Additives
Metallics & Textures
Hand Painting
Decorative Accents (inside and outer surface)
Fragrances
Specialty Molds
Twisting Hot Wax
Fabric Wrapping
Types of Candles:
Ball Candles
Birthday Candles
Taper Candles
Beeswax Candles
Floating Candles
Hand Dipped & Carved Candles (w/ decorative accents)
Pillar Candles
Votive Candles
Jar Candles
Candle Tin
Tea Light Candles
LED Tea Light Candles
LED Color Changing Candles (with Remote Control)
Glass Oil Lamps
Feelings Evoked/ Atmosphere Created with Candlelight:
Aww (So cute!)
Honor & Remembrance
Faith & Hope
Romance
Terror
Tranquility
I hope you have enjoyed this exploration of candles and the effects of candlelight. Do you have any favorites? Please let me know in the comments. In Part Two, we will see beautiful candles and multiple display options.
Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!
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One of my favorite things are candles, makes me feel peace, happy, hope, relaxing,
inspiring cozy, warm, well and sometimes romantic too. Thank´s for share my dear friend Lisa
always know how to inspiring us with your wonderful post. As you said candles are a very
important part of our lifes, many years ago without electriciti were the only source o light.
Now we can create special moment with candlelight something wonderful.
Thank’s for share it. Love your photos, those blue with shells are adorable.
Have a lovely and relaxing day! Keep crafting, keep writing, keep well and happy!
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Light a candle and ask a wish, it´s comming true…
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Thank you so much, Elvira, for your friendship, support and encouragement. So glad you liked it. I love all the candles you mention in your stories as well as the ones at the end, which you light for intentions of peace, etc. It’s a very nice thing to do. All the best!
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That’s a wonderful idea. Why wait for a birthday. Wishes are for every day! It’s coming true for both of us. Thanks!
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Aww! My dear friend Lisa your words means a lot to me. Thank you!
I light a candle every day, maybe some day i will try to do my own candles, can you imagine must be nice. I believe candles are like something magic. Your post it’s very special and inspiring. Feel so grateful with you friend for all, thanks again.
Best wishes too!
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Exactly! Thats great, as you said why wait for Birthday and for cake. Agree wishes for every day! Wish all our wishes comes true! Yes, done!
Thank’s! Good night!
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Candles are a great tool for any purpose. thank you very much for this wonderful post.
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