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How To Make Slow Burning Candles

By George Taylor


Use of candles is a common activity in various events. They are luxurious decorative elements that many people use to make their events colorful and attractive. However, some burn out fast which requires one to go for a number of them to serve the intended purpose which means that it might be more expensive. It is therefore important to have Slow burning candles which will burn longer. The following are guidelines to consider to get your candle burn long.

Make sure the wick is trimmed. This is an activity which should be done regularly before you burn your candle. You should ensure that the length of the wick is about a quarter to three-quarter of an inch. This will enable the candle to burn slowly as it will burn evenly due to enough supply of oxygen.

There is a need to place your candle away from open windows and fans. These can facilitate fast burning as they allow fasting moving air around it which can facilitate it to burn fast. To some extent, you might realize that the candle will have uneven heating due to excess supply of air. Therefore, make sure it is placed in a place where it will burn steadily.

It is important to understand that you will find candles with different characteristics. Some have single wicks and others are made with multi-wick. They have different characteristics especially when they are burning. One with multi-wick will burn slowly as compared to one with a single wick. Therefore, you need to be careful when purchasing them.

There is a need for one to choose a candle with an efficient shape. In most cases, a circular candle will be more efficient than an irregular one. Reason being, its wax is evenly distributed and the distance from the wick is even all through. However, others with other shapes for example square shape are likely to melt unevenly which can result in wastage of wax.

When you intend to make a candle or wish to purchase from the shops, you must have enough knowledge of the best one to go for. Inquire about the best wax which can enable the candle to last for long. There is a variety of candles made from paraffin, soy, gel among other types of wax. Hence get to know the most preferable type of wax candle to get.

It is essential for one to cool the candle. Before you burn it, make an effort of refrigerating it for at least an hour or two. This will help in making sure it will burn slowly thus lasting longer. However, you should not freeze them since it can crack the wax which can cause them to burn unevenly.

Moreover, one needs to look for a variety of recommendations on how to ensure a candle lasts longer. There are other effective ways which can help add your knowledge. Ask the salespersons or research from a variety of websites providing such information. You also need to understand the tips provided by the manufacturer which can help to ensure that you apply effective and safe methods.




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