We all have perfumes and colognes sitting around that we no longer wear. So instead of doing nothing with them; I CAREFULLY spray, or drop, a little into the bottom of a candle votive and insert an unscented tea-light candle (with the foil bottom). Be careful, as there is alcohol in the perfume or cologne that can be flammable (as are most scented oils). However, I have been doing this for years with no problem. No need to buy more expensive tealight candles that lose their scent after a few minutes!
By Patty from East Peoria, Illinois
Though tempting, this is not a good idea at all. Using Perfume that's meant for your body is NOT safe in candles and can potentially put off toxic fumes. There are special fragrance oils that are specifically made for scenting candles. You may even find what chandlers call a dupe, meaning a scent that is a duplicated scent of a perfume. Many of the popular perfumes have dupes and you can buy these fragrance oils from someone like me, a chandler (fancy word for candle maker), or from a chandler supplier.
Per the National Candle Association; "Various health and safety tests are conducted on the raw fragrance materials that are used in candles and other consumer products. Reputable candle manufacturers use only expertly-formulated fragrances specifically approved for candle use." I hope you enjoy finding your candle dupes and the wonderful fragrance oils available to everyone safely! :D
Instead of buying fancy plates to set my large candles on, I use inexpensive salad plates either from my house or yard sales.
When you light candles at holiday times, write down the number of candles lit and inform someone where the piece of paper is that has the candle information on it.
To prevent wasting candles, simply "HUG" your candle each time before you blow it out. Cup both hands around the top of the candle and fold the softened wax toward the wick area.
A tip for anyone who is an avid candle burner. An easy way to trim your wick before lighting your candle is to use nail clippers. I found they reach perfectly into jar candles, and makes them burn more evenly.
We laughed at the "absurd directions" for a large jar candle (20 oz) we had just purchased: "burn candle for at least four hours". We experimented with several and this is what we we found.
Eliminate the waste of any soy candle that may be stuck to the walls of a jar, burning all of it, not just 80%. Some candles do not do this and burn all the way down, but it has to do with the size of the wick.
My husband insists the windows will get waxy smears on them that will be difficult to clean, if I burn candles. I love candles and would love to burn some this holiday season. Any suggestions?
By Judy D.
You should not have problems if you follow some simple steps:
a. Choose quality candles. They have been formulated (amount of wax, hardeners, scent/color) to burn as cleanly as possible.
b. Keep the wick trimmed. It shouldn't be so long as to cause the flame to really flicker and create any black smoke. You may have to do this periodically as they burn. Just use your scissors, then you can wipe the soot from them with a paper towel.
c. Don't overdo. You don't need 35 candles to create scent and ambiance.
Enjoy.
Melted wax from the very end of candles can be repurposed in many ways. Find ways to use your leftover candle wax or share your own ideas here.
This page is about saving money on candles. If you know where to buy them, these wonderful lights don't have to be expensive.
Take non stick cooking spray and spray the inside of the holder. After the candle is done burning, the last bit of wax will just fall out.
This page is about decorating with candles. A wonderful atmosphere can be created when candles are used for lighting.
Where can I buy a taper candle stabilizer?
By Susan T.
Is it necessary to put some water in candle holder (glass like candle holders) before placing tea candles in them?
By Pavitra M
I make candles from margarita glasses sometimes and they get loose and fall out. What am I doing wrong?
By Annie
How many candles and what sizes should I put in my 18 square meter room, 6m long and 3m wide so that it will smell good? How long does the smell usually last? Thanks in advance.
By Ric. L
How can I make a hole in a large candle and put a tea candle in to glow and save the large candle?
By Susan from Apsley Ontario, Canada
Take the tea light and put it in the center of the big candle. Trace it with something and cut that hole out. Drop the candle in and your good.
