Candles, Holders, and Scented
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The candle has a long history of use that dates back to as early as
3000 BC. The first known candles came from Egypt. Egyptians made them
from beeswax. As time went by the candle was modernized. Around the
first century AD, Romans made candles out of tallow and the oil from
sperm whales was used extensively during the 18th century to create
candles.
In 1830 paraffin was discovered and revolutionized candle-making industry,
because it was a cheap and affordable material that made a high-quality,
scent-free product that burned fairly cleanly.
Today, candles are used for their aesthetic value and to create ambience.
They are particularly effective at setting a romantic, warm, and soft
atmosphere in a room. Candles are also used for emergency lighting during
power outages, while scented candles are used in aromatherapy. They
are so popular that nearly all candles sold in the U.S. are scented.
Candles are widely sold and made in the United States and other countries.
Retail sales of candles alone amount to more than $2 billion dollars
annually. Seven out of ten households use candles for many reasons from
light to scent and ambience.
Interestingly, recent surveys show that 95% of all candles are purchased
by women. The most significant factors in sales of these products are
scent, color, cost, shape and type.
There are eleven basic types of candles. These are:
•Tapers
•Pillars
•Votives
•Jar candles
•Floating
•Tea lights
•Birthday
•Outdoor
•Utility
•Novelty
•Liturgical
Although there is a special beauty and tranquility to candles, a burning
candle is also an open flame and possibly a fire hazard. Candle fires
compose about five percent of all accidental fires in the U.S. Here
are some fire safety tips for candle usage:
• Never leave a candle burning unattended.
• Do not place the candle on or near anything that may catch fire.
• Keep burning candles away from pets and children.
• Keep wicks trimmed to ¼-inch.
There are approximately 18,000 residential fires each year caused by
the careless or inappropriate use of candles. In order to prevent a
fire, always keep a burning candle in sight and extinguish them before
leaving the room.
Candles can also be used for decoration. Large pillar candles surrounded
by glass hurricanes or placed in glass lanterns are a bold statement
during the day. They caress a room in subtle drama and warm ambience.
Candles can also serve as a dramatic focal point when placed in pairs
at the end of a mantel or on a coffee or end table. For an Asian influence,
place one or more pillar candles on a pillar plate and surround it with
flat gray or black stones. This idea looks best with deeply hued or
neutral colored candles and the plates made of metal or heavy pottery.
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