Types of Candles for Different Occasions

When it comes to wanting to choose candles to add extra ambience and lighting to your home it can be a little challenging to figure out exactly what it is you are wanting. Luckily candles come in their own unique fragrances, designs and are made with different waxes to accommodate your needs. In this article we will go over the different candle types and what makes them unique.

1. Votive candles are as versatile as candles come. Not only can they be used for dining and party events, they can also be used to set the mood for any room in your home. These are usually small candles with a burning time for up to 2-4 hours. 

2. Tealight Candles have been widely used as a dining table candle. Very fitting since the name is derived from their use in teapot warmers and food warmers. These candles are a popular choice for accent lighting as well.

3. Beeswax Candles are a great choice if you deal with allergies or asthma, these are the perfect candles for your home. These candles are made with a fat substance produced by bees and have a long burning time. When you light a beeswax candle, it will produce beneficial substances that clean and freshens the air in your home while also reducing allergy and asthma attack symptoms.

4.Paraffin Wax Candles are probably the most commonly used candle wax in the market. A candle made of paraffin is usually strong and rigid because it has a high melting point. In addition, this petroleum byproduct gives the candle a stronger fragrance and more vibrant colors.

5.Soy Wax Candles compared to other candle materials… soy wax is considered safer and more environmentally-friendly. It is because this material does not contain pollutants, nor produce petrol-carbon soot. As a result, a soy wax candle will burn cooler, but lasts longer than other candle types.

6.Birthday Candles as the name suggests, birthday candles are usually used on top of the cakes or other types of desserts in a birthday celebration. These tiny candles come in various bright colors and patterns, so you have a wide range of options to personalize the cake.