Candles... Why type? Where from?

[joyfulheart]

What type of candles do you use - beeswax, soy, etc.?

And, from where do you buy them? (Or, maybe you make them?!)

[Gingercat]

Originally Posted by joyfulheart

What type of candles do you use - beeswax, soy, etc.?

And, from where do you buy them? (Or, maybe you make them?!)

I only use natural beeswax candles. I buy them locally but I have also bought a lot from Etsy; I tend to buy a lot of tealights as I like diffusing EO but I also buy the nice sculpured ones for decoration.

I keep thinking that I should also try the soy ones but I always end up buying the beeswax ones as they have such a nice colour and are so naturally sweet smelling!

[annethcz]

What are you using the candles for?

Years ago I used to burn a lot of candles, mostly for ambiance. But after I had kids, it just didn't safe to have candles burning. And after I stopped burning candles, I realized that the air quality was better and my ceilings stayed white

[MamaFern]

we use mainly beeswax, though I do have a few soy candles and some other vegetable wax ones that i got as a gift. we don't burn candles much, except for a meal candle on the kitchen table and on special occasions in the evenings. that said the power does go out here pretty frequently, so we keep them close at hand for those times.. i love the smell of beeswax burning and the glow of a candle.. we get ours locally as well

[Magelet]

I prefer beeswax but currently use paraffin. We light two (new) shabbos candles 1x a week, plus other holidays, and quite frankly, it's out of our budget atm for beeswax. for rare special romantic candles, I have a few beeswax pillars (and some soy pillars but I like beeswax better)

[The Amber Lily]

I prefer beeswax b/c they smell nicer to me. Here is a listing from an Etsy shop I like:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=40806989

[Gingercat]

Originally Posted by The Amber Lily

I prefer beeswax b/c they smell nicer to me. Here is a listing from an Etsy shop I like:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=40806989

Oh, I bought a number of candles from this shop!
They have a wonderful colour and the sweetest honey smell, and also they have the most amazing designs!

[joyfulheart]

Originally Posted by annethcz

What are you using the candles for?

I like to have three candles lit while I make dinner, eat and clean up -- one on the kitchen windowsill, one on the counter, and one on the table.

I love beeswax, but use soy as well. It just depends on price. I can usually find beeswax ones at the farmer's market (Seattle).

My kids are older, so I don't have to worry about them with the candles.

And, thanks for the link to the candles on Etsy!

Peace...

[mommariffic]

I love candles and get a ton off Etsy [beeswax being my favorite]

I also love the smell of the Pacifica candles at Whole Foods, and I've splurged on a few of the Spanish Amber because it's the best smell ever to me.