mardi 26 août 2014

Selecting Compote Candles For Your Home

By Harriet Porter


The word compote can be used to refer to a dessert of fruit cooked in syrup. It is also used to refer to a type of bowl with a base and stem used to hold fruit, nuts or candy. These bowls have many different uses today and one of these is to act as a container for a candle. A candle in a container introduces soft lighting into a room, creating a special ambiance for any occasion. Compote candles can be used very effectively in this way and add beautiful fragrance to the room too.

Today our senses are enticed by all the fragrances around us. Bringing candles into the home is one way to introduce a particular fragrance. Every fragrance has an impact on the senses. Some are well known for their soothing, calming effects while others are known to invigorate. Pleasant fragrances can improve our mood. However, it is important to find out what has been used to create the fragrance of a candle as artificial ones can be more harmful than helpful, releasing toxic chemicals and causing high soot levels.

A candle used to be made of tallow or beeswax. Today many of them are made from paraffin wax and these are not expensive. However, people are beginning to experiment with using many other materials as well, particularly by those who are concerned about the environment. Soy wax has become increasingly popular as it burns cleanly and coconut oil is another favorite.

A candle in a crystal footed bowl creates an immediate impression of elegance on a table. There are many stores, including various e-commerce ones where such items are sold. A large candle in a bowl will burn for many hours and the bowl can often be sent back to the supplier to be refilled when necessary.

A larger candle, unlike a tapered one, often has more than one wick and some even have three or four. The way a candle burns depends very much on the type of wick used. In the past lead was used in wicks to stiffen them but as people have become aware of the dangers of lead, this practice has changed. Most wicks are now made only from cotton or other natural materials.

Some of the most special products are handmade by people who have spent years developing their craft. They offer amazing blends of essential oils and perfumes, combined to create a feast for the senses. Almond extract and cinnamon may be used to give that lovely smell associated with baking goodies or jasmine and rose petals to create a calming effect.

The very best products can be quite expensive but they are perfect for using on special occasions. Begin burning one a few hours before guests arrive and they will immediately respond to the welcoming aroma. The aroma can be selected according to the type of atmosphere you want to create.

Choosing from an online store can be quite difficult as the choice is so vast. However, it is possible to filter choice according to various categories such as type and size. Reading customer reviews can also help with making a selection.




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