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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