Saturday, August 30, 2014

Finding Compote Candles For Your Home

By Harriet Porter


Candles in a home add soft lighting and a fragrance that immediately creates a welcoming ambiance. Compote candles can bring a touch of elegance to a table and make a lovely centerpiece. A compote is a bowl that was used in the past as a container for nuts, fruit or candy. Today, such a bowl is often used as a container for a candle.

One of the most important functions of a candle today is to introduce fragrance. A calming fragrance can release stress and a spicy one may be used to quicken the senses and stimulate conversation. There are so many to choose from such as spicy vanilla, lemongrass verbena, cranberry and sweet mango. People often discover a favorite that they love and this becomes a signature fragrance that fills their home.

When choosing a candle, the material from which it is made is also important. Many are made from paraffin wax and these are cheaper but a number of manufacturers have changed to other materials that are more eco-friendly and burn purely and cleanly. Soy wax and coconut oil are just two of these. Beeswax has used for centuries and is non-toxic and long burning.

Surrounding a compote with a floral arrangement creates a stunning centerpiece on a table. The candle will keep burning for a long time, providing its soft light and permeating the whole room with its fragrance. There are many stores selling these items and they are often prepared to refill the bowl when this is necessary.

A large candle will often be made with more than one wick. Some are triple wicked and others have as many as four wicks. The material from which a wick is made influences the way it burns. Fine wire made of lead was used in the past to stiffen wicks but there is a move away from this due to concerns about lead poisoning. Many wicks are now made of 100% cotton.

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.

Some of these products can be quite expensive, particularly if they are handmade. However, purchasing them for use on special occasions can add just the right touch. One can even start burning one before guests arrive so that they are greeted by the aroma.

It is sometimes difficult to decide on a particular product as the variety is so great. The great array of fragrances and colors are enticing. If purchasing from an online store, one can filter a search by factors like size and width to make this choice easier. It is also possible to get some help by reading customer reviews. This choice is a very personal one and your own tastes will be a big part as well as the intended use.




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