Candle Chat

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

A Caffeine Fix from Coffee Candles

Vanilla & Lime's mention of Candle Corners' Coffee Candles

Posted: 27 Nov 2012 01:00 AM PST

Most people drink coffee for its taste and its caffeine jolt, but did you know that even just the

scent of coffee has its own benefits.
The smell of coffee and coffee scented things have been found to help perk you up as well

as help regulate sleep and to reduce stress.
With a coffee scented candle you can enjoy the same benefits of that rich and robust coffee

scent without having to even make coffee. By simply burning a coffee scented candle

(or melting coffee scented wax tarts) you can perk up your senses and keep yourself

motivated throughout your busy day.
Combing other scents with your coffee candle or tarts can affect your mood.
With an added citrus kick you can feel even more awake and motivated. Sweet tones of

vanilla, caramel, or hazelnut will give off a soothing smell and make you feel comforted and a

mocha scented candle can act as an aphrodisiac.
Even non-coffee drinkers can reap the benefits of the amazing smell of coffee with a lovely

candle.

Caramel Cinnamon Latte - A fabulous coffee blend of creamy vanilla, spicy cinnamon, warm

sweet caramel and freshly brewed coffee; a marvellously rich aromatic blend.
Cappuccino Brulee - A sweet, frothy Italian coffee treat; a delectable aroma of blended

vanilla and coffee beans.
(Both come in 4 oz. tins as well as in three sizes of jars. Carmel Cinnamon Latte also comes

in three sizes of pillar candles and both scents come in soy tart melts and votives.)

Who needs a fix now? I know I do...

Thursday, November 15, 2012

SCENT SMARTS

Essential fragrance oils are an excellent way to freshen up your home instead of using a chemical based room spray.

Select a favorite aroma from our extensive collection of essential oils fragrances. Place two or three drops on a tissue and wave it around the room; then drop the tissue in a wastebasket for a longer lasting scent.

Placing oil in a lamp ring is an excellent way to provide lasting aroma.

Check out our Essential Oil Fragrances. We have a number of holiday fragrances that will please most everyone during the holiday season.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

ASK MARTHA

(Taken from Martha Stewart Living - December, 2012)

Q: "How can I ensure that my pillar candles stay lit longer? Shortly after I light them, the wick burns down into the candle, and the melted wax smothers the flame."

Pat Mason, Tampa Bay, Florida

A: "When a pillar-style candle burns, the flame melts the wax closest to the wick first. If you burn the candle long enough - it takes about an hour for a one-inch-diameter pool to develop-the wax will eventually melt almost to the edge of the candle, which is the desired result. If you blow out the flame prematurely, a well will form around the wick, and the next time you try to light it, the pool of melted wax will have hardened and submerged the wick."

"For subsequent lightings, you must let the wax melt to the perimeter again. Otherwise this could lead to "tunneling," in which the candle burns down the center, leaving a wax shell. Repeated tunneling causes a series of rings to form, and the tiers begin to look like stadium seating."

"If you simply can't keep your candle burning for that long, consider cutting out the tunneled parts with a warm butter knife. The wax should be warm enough to cut through but not hot. Slide the knife from the side through to the wick, and then cut all the way around. You should then be able to lift up just the excess wax. This will give you a flat surface, which will allow the candle to burn evenly."

"To lengthen the life span of your pillar candle, you should also keep the wick short. Trim it to an eighth to a quarter of an inch (you can use a wick trimmer or scissors, holding the candle upside down to keep the clippings from falling into the wax). Why do this? First, a long wick will produce too large a flame, which can be a fire hazard. Second, it will consume more melted wax than the flame can efficiently burn, leading to a lot of smoke and soot."

From Candle Corners: Less smoke & soot is created when burning natural soy wax candles!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

HOW TO REMOVE CANDLE WAX

From Carpet: Ice it! Place ice in a plastic bag and lay on the wax to freeze it. Chip off wax. There are many candle wax removers on the market if this doesn't work.

From Wood: Heat it! Heat the wax with a blow dryer or steam with a steaming device. Slide a dull plastic instrument (a credit card works well) under the wax to pop it up. Clean any residue with warm water and dish washing liquid. Rinse well with cloth and then polish.

From Clothing: Remove clothing. Let the wax harden and then remove as much wax as you can. Pour boiling water through the affected area. Repeat this procedure until all wax is removed.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Soy Wax Candle Trivia

Soy wax was invented in 1991 by Michael Richards. He found that bees' wax was too expensive and thought there was a cheaper alternative to beeswax. (Taken from Jack B Nimble Candle Creations)

The Body Shop was the first national chain store to offer soy candles for sale. (credit to Jack B Nimble)

Several studies have been conducted on the benefits of soy wax, and The Indiana Soybean Board patented a special soy wax product, Harvest Lights, in 1998. Cargill purchased Michael's patent in 2001 and now controls production of soy wax used by various soy candle producers. (From Jack Be Nimble Candle Creations)

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Vanilla and Lime: Candle Corners Intro and Review

Vanilla and Lime: Candle Corners Intro and Review: You don’t know how happy I am to introduce you all to Candle Corners. Candle Corners is own and run by the lovely and so sweet Janice, a...