Scented Candles
Scented candles are a great way to fill your home with warm, pleasant aroma. Not only do they smell great, but they also provide a romantic ambiance to your home. Conventional scented candles are made with paraffin wax because it is colorless and odorless, ensuring there is no "smoky" nature. Beeswax can be used as a base of its own or added to the paraffin to add a subtle warmth to the aroma. Soy wax and other vegetable oils are becoming more popular as a way to avoid the sooty side effects of paraffin wax candles
Tips
- The wick should be cut to 1/4 inch before burning. This prevents black smoke and ensures a good scent throw.
- Do not place scented candles in a drafty area or the candle will flicker and smoke. This can also cause an uneven burn.
- It is important to give a new candle a "memory burn". This is a primary burn for 1 hour for every inch of the candle's diameter. This guarantees that the candle creates a proper wax pool and the scent has a good throw.
Candle Wax Guide
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Scented paraffin wax candles  are the most common way to fill your home with fragrance. They are traditional and cheap. Paraffin is petroleum based, so if you want an all-natural burn, look elsewhere. |
Beeswax candles are a unique way to fill your house with a warm, subtle scent of honey. These can be scented with all-natural oils to provide an alternative to petroleum based candles. |
Soy wax candles are another way to scent your home in a 100% natural way. Soy wax is said to last longer and have a superior scent throw than traditional candles. |
Popular Candle Scents
Candles come in a remarkable variety of scents, from the traditional favorites, to the exotic, to the just plain weird.
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