Candles & Candle Holders

Beeswax is a part of the honeycomb constructed by bees. Pure beeswax candles use this special wax as a natural alternative to the common candle ingredient of paraffin. In contrast to the...

Flameless candles are battery-operated lights that come in a waxen form that looks just like a candle, except that the "flame" is a small bulb. Some of the candles have lights that flicker instead...

Incense is used around the world during religious and spiritual ceremonies, especially in Buddhism. According to the International Buddhist Society, lighting incense is a sign of respect for the...

So you know how to light an oil lamp, but do you know how to care for one? Find out how!

Candles have been a valued light source since before electricity and their warm familiar glow is still treasured today. Candles come in all sizes, colors, shapes and are made with a variety of...

The fuel to make a candle burn is the paraffin wax itself. Paraffin actually comes from crude oil and can combust and burn by itself, if heated, to about 380 degrees. For this reason, when making...

Aroma lamps, also sometimes referred to as fragrance oil warmers and essential oil warmers, are a simple way to diffuse the scent of essential oil into your home. Using a gentle source of heat,...

Blowing out a candle correctly is an art. There are dangers, such as staining your favorite linen table cloth with candle wax, burning your fingers or having wax land in a dinner guests' eye....

Candles can really set the mood for a special event whether it be a dinner party or a romantic dinner for two. But, like with any flame, candles can be dangerous. Here are a few tips on how to put...

Sometimes a candle is a bit too large or small for the holder you'd like to use. Here's how to make adjustments. You want the candle to be held tightly in the candleholder for safety.