Candle making is by no means a dangerous affair and is often an activity that is fun for all the family however people should follow some very basic safety precautions.

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David Fisher points out that there are 3 areas of danger which need to be considered when making candles.

• Dealing with hot wax
• Accidents & Spills
• Using fragrances etc that can irritate skin. Be careful of what you use.

Preperation

Like with most things preparation is essential when taking on a candle making project. You should start by selecting an appropriate location to make your candles. It should be somewhere with plenty of space and is not near anything that could catch fire or cause harm to yourselves. It would also be useful to have a fire distinguisher and wipes on hand to clean up spillages and put out live flames.

Follow A Method

People often find following a method harder than they first thing so the golden rule is to take your time. Don’t rush it as you will only make mistakes. Follow your chosen guide carefully.

I think Cajun probably have some of the best candle making guides and they are well worth the look.

http://www.cajuncandles.com/beginnersguide.html

Ingredients

Be careful with the ingredients you use. Some can be toxic so be careful with your hands. I would recommend using gloves. Also colouring can be very powerful and can ruin clothes if splashed on them. Wear sensible clothes that you don’t mind ruining.

Melt Your Wax Safely

Wax does not look like much but when your heating it to extreme temperatures it can become extremely dangerous.

Keep an eye on the temperature. You don’t want your wax to get to hot.

Never leave hot wax unattended. It is probably the stage where you should take over from your children. Don’t even leave it to answer the phone or for any other distraction. Monitor it carefully.

These are all common sense rules but very much worth sticking to and the main thing is to enjoy the experience.

The National Candle Association also gives some great general advice on candle safety.

Candles are one of the worlds most recognized symbols and represent so many different things so why don’t we use them more often?

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When we think about candles we think about festivities, prayer, freedom, warmth, romance and tranquility. This amazing range of associations makes us at Candles To You think why aren’t the general public using them more frequently? It’s certainly a strange one and we are hoping in 2009 this will change.

Ideas

The great thing about candles is the variety of places you can use them in. They sit comfortably in the garden, in the dining room, in the lounge, in the bedroom and even in the bathroom. There are literally candles available for every room.

Candles have come along way since the 50’s and even if we say it ourselves there are some seriously cool designs around. The image of a traditional candle will resonate in many people’s mind in reality candles today differ in shape, size thickness and style. Candles these days can even be shaped as stars or as a sphere.

If you like to do things your own way the development in candle accessories has come on significantly. Candle holders are available in a range of odd shapes and you can now even make candles yourself with wax beads.

So now you know whats out there why not take a look around and find what you need to decorate your home in 2009.

This month we have finally launched our special offers page giving you guys the chance to grab yourself some bargains. To launch the feature we have put on four special offers which see the prices of candle tins and gift sets slashed. We hope you enjoy them and of course there will be many offers to come. You can find the offers on the home page or specials page.

• English Country Garden Candle Tin - £4.49
• A Thousand Rose Petals Candle Tin - £4.49
• Leaf & Flower Gift Set - £4.49
• Butterfly Candle Gift Set - £4.49

Sorry for the lack of updates guys! We have been really busy sourcing new products for the store but we are delighted to announce that we have two new designer candles in store. When we say designer, we mean designer as these candles have been designed and manufactured by one of the worlds biggest beauty companies. These candles are also used by one of worlds top celebrities. Ok, so a little about the candles themselves.

First we have the Malin + Goetz Cannabis Candle which is a dark green which blends of orange, lemon, figs, pepper, sandlewood, patchouli and green neroli. Then we have the Malin+Goetz Neroli Candle. This bright orange candle is a real eye opener and blends citrus, melon, orange and iris scents.

Both candles burn for up to 60 hours and are cased in a stylish glass jar. These are candles for the true candle lovers out there and we sure you will be as amazed by them as we are. They have become very much a talking point in our store.

Of course we are referring to Christmas and with it being only a couple of months away we are starting to prepare ourselves for the busy festive season. In preparation we have been sourcing new ranges and launching some nice promotions. Although we have a great range of Christmas candle gifts we wanted to take this opportunity to introduce you to one of our partners who sell a fantastic range of unique gifts.

The company (Lovely Things) owned by a close friend of ours has literally something for everyone and you wont find gifts like these anywhere else. We believe the gifts on offer by them tie in nicely with ours and think that you could give some one the perfect Christmas.

The level of service at Lovely Things is also exceptional and they provide some expert guides on what to buy and for which occasion. Just check out their blog for the latest tips. The products (jewellery gifts, baby gifts, wedding anniversary gifts, etc) they have in their collection is also a great talking point as many of the thing they have wont be found anywhere else. If you are looking for something remarkable and completely unique then you will want to check out Lovely Things.co.uk

Hi guys, I just wanted to apologise for the recent lack of posts but anyway I recently came across the concept of candles effecting peoples energy levels and wanted to share it with you. For many centuries people have believed that candles can affect ones livelihood and energy levels. In fact candles according to ancient history was key to influencing peoples emotions, wealth, fertility levels and desire. These strange beliefs were often associated with the colours of each candle and how they glow.

So what influence do candles have on our lives in today’s context? Well this question seems particular fitting for this time of year as winter is fast approaching. Many people of course, across the world suffer from the winter blues. This is where candles can help. Lighting a candle in the morning before work can really boost your energy levels and help keep you feeling fresh all day.

So lets have a look at the colours and what each one represents.

White: White is of course the most common type of colour and represents spiritual enlightenment, cleansing, healing, peace and purity.

Red: This colour has an intense meaning and gives you a feeling of being highly charged. It also represents an element of fire which in turn hints at danger. This one will keep you on edge.

Purple: One of the most vibrant colours and represents ambition and financial security.

Orange: Excellent for recharging those batteries and for warming your sense. Represents intellectual superiority.

Blue: Embodies the spirit of water and gives you the feeling of being free. It’s about self expression and having inner peace.

There are of course many other colours but I will leave those to your imagination. Of course whether candles do effect your energy levels in down to individual opinion so why not drop us a line and let us know about your experiences. We will give a 5% discount voucher to the person who comes up with the best one.