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
When its time to blow out the candles dip the wick into the wax to stop it from smoking. This is a page about extinguish candle into melted wax to avoid smoke.
It can be easy to have more candles than you can properly display or use. This is a page about storing candles.
Storing your candles in the freezer can help extend their life. This is a page about freezing candles before use.
If your candles have sat around for a while without use, they can get dusty. This is a page about cleaning candles.
If your candle is too large to fit in the candle holder, you can shave it down to make the end smaller. This is a page about making candles fit into candle holders.
Lighting candles takes some care to keep from burning your fingers. This is a page about lighting candles.
I wish to use taper candles in a holder that has a center prong. How do I prevent the candle from breaking/cracking?
Warm the bottom ever so slightly and it will make all the difference. Hope that helps!!
This is a page about refurbishing old candles. Old well loved or stored candles may need a bit of a face lift before their next appearance.
How can I make the candle width smaller so as to put the glass cover over it? Any suggestions other than shaving?
You could melt it and put it in a narrower mold, but this would be messier than just shaving it.
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.
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
Your question cannot be easily answered as scented candles can be made out of multiple kinds of wax, lightly scented or heavily scented, and only YOU will know what the right amount of scent for YOU and your space. Some folks dislike strong scents, others love them! Soy candles are nice and have a good scent throw. The "throw" is the fragrance strength both lit and unlit. You'll have to experiment with a scented candle you like. I would advise you put them in different places in the room because it is a VERY large room you have there!
Per the National Candle Association, always use proper safety when using candles.
1. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
2. Never burn a candle on or near anything that might catch fire.
3. Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.
As a Chandler, I advise you avoid placing your candles where they will be directly exposed to sunlight or harsh indoor lighting, such as spotlights, they may fade or change colors. Also, avoid spots where there is a draft or a lot of traffic. Always use a candle holder, candle plate, or votive cup.
