Floating candles are designed to stay stable in water and can be used for decoration in pools, gardens, and at dinner tables. They pose few safety risks and come in a variety of colors and scents. However, they burn out quickly and should be monitored.
Floating candles are candles designed to float in water. They are molded with oversized tops and small bottoms so they stay stable as they burn, rather than toppling, tilting or flipping over. Many candle shops sell floating candles, and they can also be ordered directly from candle makers or made at home, by purchasing block wax, melting it, and pouring it into molds suitable for floating candles.
There are a number of uses for these decorative candles. At outdoor pool parties, these candles can be scattered throughout the pool to create an interesting visual effect and to alert guests to the presence of water. A floating candle centerpiece can be used at the dinner table, with candles suspended in a large dish of water, and floating candles can also be added to water features in the garden, large outdoor bowls and around the house, and any other environment where there is water.
One major benefit of these candles is that they pose few safety risks, provided flammable materials are kept away from the water banks so the candles don’t accidentally set something on fire if they drift against the edges. As candles wear out, they eventually sink and go out. When materials such as flowers are floated alongside candles, these materials are usually too waterlogged to catch fire, making a floating candle arrangement reasonably safe compared to regular candle displays.
Many floating candles are very small, such as tealight candles or small votive candles. You can also purchase floating candle holders that can be used to display tealights or small candles, along with other types of candles. One problem with these candles is that they can burn out within hours, so it’s important to keep an eye on the display and update it when the candles go out.
A variety of wax colors can be used for floating candles. White is classic and very common, but for themed centerpieces or visual variations, colored wax candles can be used, and it’s even possible to find dipped candles that display a rainbow of colors as they burn. Scented candles can also be used, although they are not recommended for swimming pools or garden water features, as the oils used to create the scent will leach and make a mess in the water.
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