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No Matter What Your Meditation, There’s A Colored Candle For It!
Using Colored Candles for Meditation
In today’s hectic, fast-paced world, more and more people are turning to meditation as a means of relieving stress and anxiety. Defined as a state of calm achieved by channeling energy on a single, restful focus, meditation has been linked to a wide array of benefits, including deeper relaxation, an enhanced immune system, improved circulation and blood pressure, and alleviation of pain from headaches and other medical conditions. Whether you’re suffering from a chronic illness or just feeling overwhelmed by a sink full of dirty dishes, meditation can help to detract your focus from the source of the anxiety.
There are many different methods of meditation used today, including yoga, breathing techniques, meditative music, and the chanting of mantras. Whatever type of meditation practice you choose, candles can serve as a highly effective and simple accessory for relaxation. Candles are a cost-effective way to add instant ambiance to your meditation space. Try turning off all artificial lighting and using only the illumination from the candles. The soft, flickering flame will help you to achieve a centered, tranquil state of mind, and can even be used as the focal point during meditation. By using scented candles, you can pair your meditation techniques with the widely acknowledged benefits of aromatherapy.
Hey Wait! This Has Nothing To Do With Candles! But A Nice Story Anyway
Candle Club keeps flame bright
The interior of the supper club is dim, though.
BY DENISE NEIL
The Wichita Eagle
Part of what makes the Candle Club the Candle Club is that its owner rarely agrees to talk about it in the media.
He doesn’t advertise the club, and he doesn’t actively recruit members.
Instead, owner Louis Thompson allows the Candle Club - a mysterious, throw-back supper club with carpet on the walls and no identifying sign on the building - to grow organically, building on a reputation developed during 50 years of business.
Finally Some Straight Talk - Everything Looks Better with Candle Holders!
Candles and Holders for the Non-Romantic
Candles aren’t the reason to re-think it, though: what you place the candle in is what it’s all about. And think “in.” You can use the usual candle holders that are really just bases to set a candle on . . . or you can step up the style and find glass candle holders that you set a candle in, like a tall glass shape. A sleek fitted bowl. Like adult versions of those tea light cups - with style!
Imagine this: next to your fabulous collection of blue Depression glass you place ten-inch cut glass candle holders. Think about it.
Or:
- In your eclectic living room (never really left college, did you?) you set three really different candle holders together. Or three identically shaped candleholders in three contrasting colors or three different styles in identical colors (because you really are trying to act grown up).
- Dining table - for the holiday centerpiece: use a beautiful footed floating candle bowl as the centerpiece. You can fill it with water and candles, or greenery, napkins, melon balls . . . .
Benjamin Franklin, Candle Maker. Who Knew???
Make a candle at Franklin event on Wednesday
While Benjamin Franklin may well be remembered as a philanthropist, scientist, humorist, philosopher, entrepreneur and diplomat, his work as a candle maker may be less well known.
The Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World exhibit continues at Urbana University’s Student Center until Oct. 7. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, exhibit visitors will have an opportunity to make a small candle thanks to the Candlemoms. The Candlemoms will be at the exhibit from 2 to 7 p.m. to explain the modern candle making process to exhibit visitors. The Student Center is located at 579 College Way, Urbana.
Franklin’s father was a candle-maker. Ben Franklin learned the art of candle-making at a young age, but never liked it. At the age of 10, Franklin started working as an apprentice chandler, or candle-maker, with his father. He found wick cutting and tallow dipping tedious business and by age 12 left the candle shop to become a printer’s apprentice to his brother James.
During Franklin’s lifetime, candles were generally dipped or molded. Often, multiple dipping rods were used, each with a dozen wicks tied to them. The wicks were repeatedly dipped into melted tallow floating in vessels of warm water. The size of the candles was determined by the length of wick and the number of dips.
During the Sept. 16 demonstration at the exhibit, visitors will be able to make a tea candle to take with them using the soy wax and fragrances available from The Candlemoms. Larger candles and supplies will be available for purchase.
The Candlemoms, Dianna Fielder and her daughter, Natalie Fielder, started making and selling their All Natural 100 percent Soy Candles in January. Soy wax is believed to be healthier than tallow or paraffin wax; its wax burns longer and cleaner than paraffin.
Dianna said, “We teach people how to make candles. Candles can be a gift from the heart.” As people choose the colors or fragrances they like best, each candle is a unique creation.
“Candles are a nice homemade gift for people,” she said. The Candlemoms enjoy teaching people how to make candles as well as sell the supplies for future candle-making. To contact the Candlemoms, call 652-3041 or email thecandlemoms@yahoo.com.
Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World, is a free exhibit open weekends noon-4 p.m. and Mondays-Thursdays 2-7 p.m. through Oct. 7. For information, call 484-1357 or email benfranklin@urbana.edu.
A candle for any Situation - Or Relegion
Praying to the ‘Continuance God’ … can a San Antonio lawyer get a break?
September 10, 2:08 AM
San Antonio Community ExaminerAdolfo Pesquera 
The Honorable Judge of Perpetual Continuances
A lawyer friend of mine was so not looking forward to a court hearing tomorrow that she made the remark, “I’m praying to the Continuance God, so I won’t have to proceed with that case.”
And to this, her mother remarked that she should light a candle.
The lawyer mother’s immediate afterthought was, “I wonder if there is a Continuance Candle?”
But since this is San Antonio and these are Hispanic Catholics, what she really said was, “Crees que hay vela para eso?”
The ‘vela’ (candle) takes on a special cultural significance here, as anyone who stumbles into the candle section at a La Fiesta supermarket can attest.
That can be an eerie out-of-body moment to the uninitiated.
We have candles for Good Luck with a pair of dice painted on the glass cylinder. There are candles of the Archangel Michael to protect us from harm.
There are Love candles to attract a mate, and Good Health candles to ward off sickness.
There is a cottage industry that improvises whatever abiding interest the candlemaker thinks might sell cases of wax in glass jars.
We have candles for Homies - dead Homies and live Homies. I’m not sure what that’s about, but I suspect it’s for people who pray for those in purgatory, whether in this world or the next.
It’s a wonder that we don’t have Hanna Montana candles. Knock on wood.
But there are no Continuance candles, yet. So I created one, at least in Illustrator. What do you think?
Here is the perfect Continuance Judge, wearing a sombrero, holding a margarita glass in his hand, presiding over Manana Court.
I christen him The Honorable Judge of Perpetual Continuances. May he grant thee favors.
Just bring the margaritas.
More Than A Home Decor Item - Tealight Candles!
Peonies Tealight Candle Holder
A famous quote goes like, “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”
Well, candles have a charm of their own that cannot be overshadowed by the bright tube lights!! A glowing candle can convey various emotions, such as love, passion, optimism and so on. This is the reason why candles have been favourite gift items to be gifted to loved ones.
Candles are also used widely for decorating homes. Nowadays, the use of candles is not restricted to just decorating homes or gifting to near and dear ones. Tealight candles are quite popular today that are used as tea or food warmers. A tealight candle is encased in a thin metal cover (usually aluminum cups) and liquefies completely while lit. The wick of the candle is tethered to a piece of metal that stops it from floating to the top of the floating wax and from burning before the wax does. These candles burn with an even flame and emits very low smoke.
Tealights are quite safer as compared to fuel burners for warming food. So, you can make use of these candles when you are planning to serve chocolate or cheese fondue to your guests. Make the fondue in a pot on the stove. Then, right before the guests arrive, light up the tealight candle and put the fondue in it. There will be a slow but consistent heating and you will be able to serve fresh and hot fondue to your guests.
Apart from the above use, you can use a tealight candle for accent lighting and for heating scented oil. The slow and consistent heating allows such kind of uses.
If you are a person with good creativity, you can further beautify your tealights by painting craft glue on them and sprinkle some colourful glitter, thereby adding some ‘zing’ factor to the candles. Then, you can flaunt your creative work by displaying them in your drawing room. You may also gift them to your loved ones…they will definitely be touched by such a wonderful gift!
| The author is a holiday writer specializing in holiday and entertainment and has written authoritative articles on the entertainment industry. He has done his Master in Business Administration and is currently assisting Somethingforthewickend as a holiday specialist. |
Tealight Candle Holders - A Fun Craft For The Kids!
Silver Tulip Candle Holder
Anyone who enjoys candles, candlelight and candle holders will love making these lovely, little tealight candleholders. They’re quick, simple and lots of fun to make
To make a tealight candle holder you will need…
-Shallow jars. Sauce jars are ideal for this. Make sure your jars are clean and dry.
-Metallic spray paint.
-No nails glue.
-Glass Stones.
Spray paint your jar candle holders with a thin layer of metallic paint. Make sure that you read the back of the paint can before you begin. When using spray paint it is important to make sure that you use it in a well-ventilated room and that you are not near any naked flames.
Paint the outside and the inside of the candle holders to be and then leave them somewhere to dry. You may wish to apply two coats of paint for good coverage.
Use ‘No Nails’ glue to stick on glass stones evenly around the outside of the candleholder. Be careful not to use too much glue because if it does splurge out onto the jar it will spoil the candle holders appearance. No nails glue dries white. Once the glue dries your ready to put the tealight candle inside.
You could use other things to decorate your candle holder. Glue on pasta shells or string before spray painting. Try substituting glass stones for seashells, sequins or buttons. Do make sure that any decoration that you apply is on the lower part of the jar. Never allow anything to cross the top half of the jar or the opening because this would be a fire hazard.
Let your imagination go wild and create some beautiful tealight candle holders for your friends and family this Christmas.
Candle Burning Tips to get the Most out of Your Burning Candles
Candles help create a warm and inviting atmosphere in many homes, offices, and even some four star hotel suites. Candles are a joy to burn, and many families use the lighting of the candles in their homes as an end of the work/school day ritual. For these families the lighting of the candle symbolizes the beginning of their time together for the day and a time to forget the stress and the hassle from work or school.
Few things make a home as cozy as a burning candle, and even fewer things can make a home smell as wonderful as scented candles. Whether you are burning a Juicy Apple jar candle, an Evening Mocha cake candle, or any of our other great candles, there are several things you should consider when lighting the candle to ensure it is a safe and enjoyable experience.
Gold Edge Hurricane Lamps
First things first. Be sure to place your candle (even jar candles) on a heat resistant surface, such as a metal candle pan, away from curtains, gas stoves, and other flammable materials. Don’t burn your candles as “stand alones”. Use a carefully chosen candle holder such as a candle lamp or a candle lantern. It is highly recommended that you place your candles and candle holders where pets and children cannot be hurt by them or knock them over. Try to keep your candles and candle holders away from opening and closing doors and ceiling fans because a draft can cause your candle to burn unevenly and inefficiently. Hurricane lamps are aptly named. Use a glass skirted candle holder, like a hurricane lamp in drafty or slightly breezy conditions.
If you are burning a jar candle that came with a lid do not use the lid to snuff out the candle. The lids are primarily decorative and are not made to withstand the heat of a burning candle. It is always best to gently blow out your candles; just don’t blow too hard and splatter the melted wax!
The most important thing to remember when burning a candle is to use common sense. If you think it isn’t in a safe spot, move it. If you don’t think you’ll remember to blow it out, leave yourself a note by your bed. Never leave a burning candle unattended, and always remember safety first.
Votive Candle Lamps and Lanterns - Functional in Many Forms
Crystal Drop Votive Stands
Votive candle lamps are a lot like long cups and you can use them both indoors and outdoors. These are available in unique designs and are suitable for those long candles. A new trend are spiked candle holders where you will see a flat base with a spike on which you fix the candle. This prevents the candle from getting dislodged.
Tealight candle lamps are the tiny, versitile lights used as groups to give a soft glow. The tealight candle holder holds the candle safely while it shines. They make beautiful centerpieces, together or individually.
One of the most beautiful candle lanterns is the Moroccan candle lanterns, which are exotic looking lanterns. Some of the brand new lanterns are even made to look aged for an antique look. Intricate bronze metalwork makes these lanterns look charming even if you do not light them. They make interesting conversation pieces when you place them on your patio or deck when you have a barbecue grilling party or at the poolside, or by your hot tub.
For the outdoors, hurricane candle holders can keep your flame intact on a breezy day during any season, whether it is winter or summer. Exquisitely designed glass candle lanterns can transform the atmosphere of your patio or deck. Many lighting stores feature unique candle lamps. You might like to go in for some scented candles that will fill your living space with fragrance, complementing the candle lamp.
Whatever the design, style or cost, you need candle holders and candle lamps to burn your candles safely.
The Many Styles and Uses of Candle Holders
Blue Glass/Cutwork Metal Candle Lantern
Candle lamps can set the right mood around your home when you want to spend some time relaxing. Going by the variety of candle sconces, candle lanterns, votive candle lamps, glass candlestick holders and lots more, you can easily get a nice mix of different types of candle sconces to brighten up your living space.
You will find that candle holders and candle wall sconces are available in different shapes and sizes. Many homeowners use them to adorn their garden or patio as lighting fixtures. Both hanging candle lanterns and wall sconces are an excellent idea for providing ambient light. The shine and patina of brass candle wall sconces can look very elegant in most types of home décor. Wrought iron candle sconces look attractive and are easy to maintain.
Candlesticks are basically traditional candleholders and are probably the most popularly used when it comes to placing a candle. Depending on where you plan to light your candles, you have a choice of hanging candle lanterns, wrought iron candle sconces or metal candlestick holders. Wall sconces look particularly pleasing when you use them to decorate your fireplace mantle above the hearth.
Chandeliers are the height of candleholder luxury when it comes to looks and style. Few things can equal the sight of a large number of candles aglow on a chandelier. Especially apt for dinner parties and other special occasions, even when unlit, chandeliers look stunning.