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Candles burning in the cozy twilight of the room are invariably associated with holidays, celebrations, and romance. In the interior, they masterfully play the magical role of an accent detail that warms you in a literal and figurative sense. The warmth from the candle and its slightly trembling fire create an amazing atmosphere of comfort. You can light them at any time of the day when you want.
Stylish and classic candles are individual accessories for the home, and they have the ability to transform the atmosphere in the house the way you desire. Carefully choose what decorative candle you want to have in your home if you want to see comfort and beauty, and relax surrounded by cute, mysteriously burning lights.
One of the best elements of simple room decoration is aesthetic candles. Candles made of natural wax have disinfectant properties and also, kill germs. Wax candles burn for a long time, perfectly relieve stress, and make the atmosphere in the room more comfortable.
Natural, non-toxic, environmentally friendly - beeswax is often used to make scented candles.
Paraffin wax is great for making candles of original shapes. Paraffin is malleable and has not lost its operational properties for decades. This is the choice of practical people who do not use candles every day. They are set on fire for a maximum of half an hour and in well-ventilated rooms.
Stearic acid is used to create beautiful interior candles in mini vases or glasses. This material is obtained from animal fat. Stearin burns for a long time, sometimes mixed with paraffin to create harder candles.
Liquid gel (glycerin, gelatin) - easily poured into glass containers. Gel candles for the interior are incredibly beautiful, but they do not burn as brightly as other decorative candles. Gel candles are often created in containers - an imitation of the seabed with shells, for example.
On a note! Beautiful decorative candles made from soybean oil are becoming more and more popular in the world. This is an environmentally friendly material from which trendy designer candles are made for atmospheric interiors. Soy wax melts quickly and easily absorbs essential oils. Therefore, decorative scented candles are often made from soy wax.
The right shape of a candle is important for creating a unified style in the interior. Manufacturers offer a wide variety of decorative candle options:
Numbers - for decorating a birthday cake;
Trapezoids, balls, ovals - any interesting "geometrical shape";
Cones and cylinders;
Sculptures - depict birds, animals, angels, hearts, etc.
The sizes of decorative candles can be different - from miniature "pills" for the bathroom and spectacular thickened models to tall ones for the living room or dining room. Twisted and carved fine accessories are appropriate for decorated rooms on the eve of a celebration, or a family holiday.
When choosing decorative candles of extravagant shapes or classic models, do not limit your imagination. You can find real masterpieces of interior design, decorated with beads, ribbons, rhinestones, jute and burlap, lace, fabrics, and buttons.
Original candles with coffee beans, and natural materials, using the decoupage technique can be made independently or supplemented with an existing simple option. The color palette is as rich and varied as the decorative elements. White, blue, pink, burgundy, blue, green, purple - the choice depends on the mood and shades prevailing in the interior. Gold and silver models, for example, will be a wonderful Christmas or New Year decoration for an apartment or house.
Important! When choosing candles, give preference to models with natural wood or cotton wicks. If it has a metal base, it must be zinc free of lead.
To fill one room with pleasant smells, a candle weighing 200-300 grams is enough. When choosing a flavor, follow these tips:
To make an aroma candle yourself, use candle fragrance oils such as - lavender, orange, lemon, rosemary, mint, and pine.
Before lighting candles, you can pre-cool them slightly. This secret will make the burning process even and slow. Do not keep the candle lit for more than three hours as after this period it ceases to give off a scent.
It is advisable to cut the wick when lighting a new candle. The length of the latter should not exceed 5 mm. Then the flame will be bright, uniform, without unpleasant flickering. When extinguishing a candle, do not blow it out - use a candle snuffer or, if the candle is in the jar, just put the candle lid on.
Compliance with simple tips will allow decorative candles to delight you with their appearance and aromas for a long time.