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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Spruce up Your Jar Candles

Take the labels off and choose a greeting card and cut the front off and replace on the jar. Glue it to the outside, now have a beautiful accent to your home. Using a greeting card as a label on a candle intended as a gift is also a great way to personalize the candle. Some examples to use are "thinking of you" or "thank you" cards.

Candle shape

The ideal shape for a candle is cylindrical, because that matches the burn pattern of the wax. The proportion should be at least as tall as it is wide. And, don't use too tall of a container in proportion to width. As it burns to the bottom, there is less oxygen to fuel the flame, so the flame will start to flutter and mushroom. Position the candle away from drafts so that it will burn evenly.

Using Candles

Candles are really great for any party, especially romantic celebrations because they can create an amazing atmosphere of romance that will inspire you and your guests to really get into the feeling of love at the wedding. Candles will enhance any theme and will bring to your wedding reception the true meaning of love and the closeness of everyone in the room.

The candle represents your vows and your eternal bond that you have just entered into with your new spouse. You can definitely find candles to match any kind of theme, like these examples of butterfly patterns that will be amazing with a summer or nature theme.

Burning candles

When you burn your candle for the first time, burn it for the hour that is recommended by the manufacturer thus you will start a proper burn for the candle. The circle that is developed while burning your candle for that hour, allows the circle to be more or less maintained with the next burn. When you relight your candle for the second burn, burn the candle for another hour and then blow out the candle.

Each time you do this the depth of the circle is deepened and allows a more perfect burn. Do not panic if you burn your canlde for an hour and a half. On the second burn, burn it for an hour. After several of these burns, the circle (or hollow) will be deep enough to keep the candle burning down through the center. Should you desire to keep this beautiful candle and not burn it down any further, you can place a tea light candle inside the circle.

CONCLUSION

Aromatherapy candles, just like most aromatherapy products, gain their power from essential oils mixed with other natural ingredients. Essential oils come from the fragrant essence of plants. These same essential oils have been used since ancient times in aromatherapy candles, cooking flavorings, incense, spiritual ceremonies and natural healing.