e3
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Post by e3 on Apr 17, 2014 3:12:07 GMT -5
Sorry, I didn't know where to write this. Wondering if anyone likes to use candles and what candles might be the safest to use? Thanks in advance  Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Post by EJ on Apr 17, 2014 9:49:38 GMT -5
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Post by Erin on Apr 17, 2014 17:16:14 GMT -5
This is something I need to tackle. Sadly, I have a good stock of PartyLite candles. Mostly because my cousin "pays" me with them when I watch her kids (read: when her kids come over to play with my daughter). I need to just pack 'em up and regift them. I rarely light them anymore! I have seen lovely candles at my farmers market and street fairs, but I don't have any company recommendations... Yet  |
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Post by salixisme on Apr 17, 2014 20:59:43 GMT -5
I make candles using sheets of beeswax and candle-wick - very simple - you just roll the wax sheet firmly around the wick. They don't burn for long but they smell wonderful and are all natural.
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Post by EJ on Apr 18, 2014 9:28:44 GMT -5
I need to just pack 'em up and regift them. Candles are SO easy to regift! Go for it The few candles I have are handmade from markets in Europe-made of pure beeswax and in interesting shapes (although I have some tea candles, too). I love them because they don't STINK! I'm allergic to fragrances and it's hard to find non-stinky regular candles these days  |
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Post by Karin on Apr 18, 2014 11:20:52 GMT -5
I'm new to this concept. What would make a candle safe or unsafe to use? I was just thinking about risking lighting your house on fire, but I guess we're looking at other risks here.
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Post by Eva Klassen on Apr 18, 2014 22:12:00 GMT -5
Not an expert here but from what I understand most candles are made from petroleum-based parrafin wax which lets off toxic "stuff" as they burn. 100% beeswax candles are suggested as a good alternative and supposedly help improve indoor air quality. At the very least, it seems better than basically burning gasoline in your house. I like this blog post for a quick, interesting read: wellnessmama.com/4629/clean-indoor-air-naturally/. I ordered some tapers and tea lights from amazon.com and the food co-op I'm in, Azure Standard, sells them as well. --Eva |
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Post by Erin on Apr 18, 2014 22:32:39 GMT -5
There are less than desirable ingredients used in most mass produced candles. I seriously get a migraine when walking by candle sections in Hallmark or by Yankee Candle in the mall. Candles that burn clean(er) is what I need. I may just need to make my own. Maybe using essential oils with beeswax?
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