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Whether you’re trying to find a present for a friend or aiming to create a stylish ambiance at home or for a function you’re holding, scented candles are a wonderful choice. Scented jar candles come in a variety of shapes, sizes and aromas. Pillar candles or candles in tins or in jars are just some of the choices available.  Of these different choices, over recent times, scented candles in jars have become increasingly popular, due no doubt to the fact that  they offer a sophisticated, yet self-contained, alternative to more traditional candles.

Jar candles come in a range of sizes, from the smallest votive, to much grander jar candles with extremely long burn timesOne of the most significant advantages of jar candles is the fact that, by their very nature, they are entirely portable and can be placed anywhere where there is a flat surface, without the need for a candle holder, coaster or other container. The jars containing the candles vary in design from simple glass containers to much more ornately decorated glassware, including some in etched glass or crystal.

When it comes to choosing scented candles as gifts – or indeed as a self-indulgent treat –  why not consider choosing a number of smaller candles such as votives in a variety of different fragrances to make up a gift set which any recipient is sure to love. Your selection could be made up of a choice of fragrances which you know your friend or loved one appreciates, or else you could make your selection based on a theme – perhaps a number of candles in floral scents such as rose, jasmine and orange blossom, or else a variety of invigorating aromas such as ginger, clove and sandalwood. Alternatively, if you decide to go for a larger scented jar candle you can choose one that would be suitable for use as a decorative focal point in your loved one’s home – perhaps perched high above a fireplace or as a centrepiece for a dining table or console.

No matter the reason or the occasion, scented candles in jars allow you the opportunity to give your friends or loved ones a truly thoughtful gift, one which with a little care and thought you can ensure fits in perfectly with your recipient’s own sense of style and personal preferences. And the good news is that they needn’t cost the earth. Even scented candles which are made by the leading manufacturers are relatively modestly priced which means that when you are gift shopping you can afford to pop one or two scented candles in your bag for your own use as well

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There are many benefits of scented candles other than just the aroma and the light they give. In fact, candles are very rarely use for lighting today, but more for ‘mood’ or decoration, and scented oil candles in particular will add a fragrance to any room that can help to soothe nerves and enable you to relax after a hard day at work.

 

Many feel relaxed just by looking at a lit candle, even without a scent, so it is not just the smell that is effectively relaxing. Perhaps we have developed a special connection with candles, dating back over the years when they were our only source of light at night.. In days gone by, our ancestors were dependent on basic candles fashioned from animal fats to lift the gloom of long, dark winter evenings..

 

Even up until fairly recently candles were the prime source of light in the home, just before gas lighting became common and well before electricity was available in all homes.  Even today, in some areas of the USA and the UK oils lamps and candles are used for lighting, though likely only because of the cost of installing ‘the electric’ as it was once named.

 

However, back to the benefits of scented oil candles –  in today’s modern world where they are often used for little else other than nostalgia or decoration. Or is that true? They are also used by many as a form of aromatherapy, and candles are available in a wide range of fragrances, such as wild lime, Moroccan rose and Capri fig in addition to the more traditional lavender, jasmine, clover and spice.

 

Each of these will fill your room with a marvelous floral scent that will remind you of these warm summer evenings in the country or picnics by the river. After a difficult day there is no better way to unwind than lighting a scented candle, putting your feet up and savouring the beautiful aromas as they soothe your worries away..

 

Not only that, but handmade candles can look really beautiful. There is no doubt that many people buy scented candles to use them for decoation only, having no intention of lighting them.. Which is a shame because candles are made to be used: they may have been designed to look beautiful, but candles are functional and should be enjoyed to the full. This can only be achieved by lighting them and enjoying the relaxation that their aroma and flickering flame can provide.

 

However, many prefer to purchase scented oil candles just for their decorative beauty than to burn them – and who can blame them? Some scented candles are real works of art, so much so that some people are often reluctant to light them because they cannot bear watching them dissolve slowly away.

 

Oil scented candles are made by melting the wax and then adding a quantity of essential oil (essential meaning scented – from ‘essence’) to the melt. Molten wax, into which fragrant essential oils have been mixed, is poured into the mould or other container housing the candle, securing the wick in place as it solidifies.. Leave it to solidify and you have a basic scented candle. The secret is in the waxes used, the wick and the other ingredients that are used to control the burning rate and reduce the smoke to a minimum.

 

Paraffin wax can be used, together with stearic acid or stearine, and you can also add oil-soluble dyes that provide the colour. The wax can be dyed a number of different colours, which are then layered to create stunning scented candles.. They can be costly, meaning you are unlikely to be keen to spend a sizeable amount simply to use a candle up in one evening..

 

Most scented candles are of one or perhaps two colours, and contain enough essential oil to provide you with an exquisite smell in your home when it is burning. They should be priced sufficiently low to be consumable, so that you can burn the candle without it costing you an arm and a leg. There’s nothing wrong in purchasing one or two expensive decorative candles to complement those that you burn, but nobody likes spending a lot on something that is to go up in smoke.

 

The scents used in such candles are often included for specific purposes. For example, rose and grapefruit fragrances help relieve depression, jasmine and lavender are relaxing and help you sleep at night and mint and a blend of fruits and flowers are invigorating and energizing. You can display a range of these in your room and light whichever is needed for your current mood.

 

Irrespective of your personal beliefs, scented candles affect you in more ways than you would care to admit, which is why they are popular the world over even though there are now very few areas where they are necessary for the provision of light. If light was the only consideration all candles would be made of plain white unscented wax. But there is so much more to candles now. While dancing candlelight is attractive in itself, the appearance and, of course, the fragrance of candles is now equally important.. Enough said!

 

Scented oil candles are soothing and can also affect your mood in very specific ways according to the scent – or it might be due to the oils themselves that are used to provide the aroma to the candles. You can keep you candles for decoration only but there is no doubt that to get the most from your candles you should light them.

  

 

 

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The effect which different scents and smells can have on our spirits or on our sense of wellbeing has long been recognised. People have long recognised that certain aromas can affect the way we feel and act.. When choosing home fragrances or scented candles many people will choose a fragrance that echoes the kind of perfume or cosmetics they prefer.

While candles were previously regarded primarily as a means of supplying a light source or were associated with religious rites, nowadays candles, and particularly scented candles, have assumed an important role in the area of home decor. Today, scented candles can be found in a mind-boggling range of shapes, sizes and scents, so that it has never been easier to match one to your mood or surroundings..

So what should you look for in a scented candle? Well, at the risk of stating the obvious, your primary consideration should be the fragrance itself.. After all, we are talking about scented candles.

If your intention is to create a soothing, tranquil ambiance then delicate, floral scented candles redolent of fragrances such as lavender, jasmine or rose are likely to suit your purpose best. Are your flagging spirits in need of a boost? Why not try spicy, invigorating aromas such as clove or ginger?.Another option is to choose a number of complimentary scents to create your own unique fragrance.? Try layering subtle floral scents with the sweet neutral tones of vanilla to create a bespoke fragrance combination all of your own.

The colour of the scented candle you decide upon may also be important.. Colour is added to molten wax along with essential aromatic oils to create a candle which is both pleasing to the eye and beautiful to smell. As a result, scented candles come in an infinite variety of colours, making it easy for you to match a candle to your decorative theme.

So now you have decided on a scent and a colour which meet your needs.. What next? Scented candles come in a variety of containers, such as glass or pottery jars, and this is another point to bear in mind when choosing your ideal candle.. As with colour, candles come in an enormous range of containers to suit every home. To create a stylish, classic look, a scented candle in a beautiful glass or crystal jar will fit the bill perfectly. Many such scented jar candles come with ornate lids which can be used to keep the candle covered and dust free when not in use and have the added attraction that they can be used as decorative accessories when the candle has been burned.  Alternatively, for a more rustic approach, look for candles in terracotta or pottery containers.  On the other hand if you are looking for candles to take on your travels, then undoubtedly the best container is a metal tin, many of which are available with beautiful decorations.

Lastly, give some consideration to the type of wax used to create the candle.. Candles, whether for fragrance or for light, were usually made from paraffin wax. Nowadays both candle manufacturers and consumers alike are acutely aware of their carbon footprint, meaning that eco friendly waxes such as soy wax are now in vogue for candlemaking. In addition to their green credentials, scented soy wax candles and beeswax candles tend to burn longer and cleaner than their traditional counterparts.

 

 

  

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