| Historically, candles have been utilised for providing | | | | Advancement in LED technology has found its way in |
| light in the home, church and public places. Over the | | | | the pillar candles manufacturing process. Light emitting |
| years, their uses have evolved; none more so than | | | | diodes can be infused into the wax to enhance the |
| pillar candles which have become the candles of all | | | | release of color from parts of the stem other than |
| seasons, allowing them to survive the test of time. | | | | the burning wick. However even without additional |
| They have graduated from their early use at church | | | | art, the smooth or rough surface with either a gloss |
| alters to become therapeutic, romantic and | | | | or matte finish will stand out. |
| decorative pieces in the home. | | | | The therapeutic characteristics of the pillar candles |
| Pillar candles are distinguished by their girth size which | | | | are two fold. Firstly the many different fragrances |
| varies from 2 to 4 inches or more. This allows them | | | | are ideal as a relaxation aide. The fresh aromatic |
| to stand alone without support and burn for longer. | | | | scent instills that peaceful feeling which allows |
| Although the traditional round shape is popular, other | | | | individuals to relax and de-stress after a stressful day. |
| shapes such as square and hexagon are readily | | | | The heavily scented ones can release nice fragrances |
| available. They can have a single or multiple wicks. | | | | even without being lit, whilst the lightly scented will |
| They are available in plain or many other different | | | | only release their fragrances during burning. The large |
| fragrances and colors. | | | | variety of fragrances also provides for an all season |
| Pillar candles are available in either paraffin or soy | | | | room freshener. One can bring the spring feeling in |
| wax, each with its own advantages and | | | | a room during winter without the inconvenience of |
| disadvantages. Paraffin wax is generally cheaper at | | | | using an aerosol or burning essence. Secondly the |
| the counter than soy wax. Because of its petroleum | | | | smooth burning and soft radiance is known to |
| origin, paraffin wax produces more soot and wax | | | | provide a peaceful environment conducive for |
| mushrooming on the edges on burning. The Soy | | | | meditating. |
| version is greener and environmentally friendly as it | | | | Romantically there is nothing better to spruce up the |
| burns cleaner, lasts longer and thanks to the low soy | | | | occasion and mood than the smooth glow of pillar |
| wax melting point, burns cooler that the paraffin | | | | candles. The unscented ones are best suited for |
| counterpart. | | | | dinner occasions; otherwise the fragrance will affect |
| As a decorative piece, pillar candles can achieve this | | | | the taste sensation making the food taste different. |
| either lit or not. When not lit, the colours and texture | | | | If you are looking for light sources, which can double |
| are distinct enough to allow them to be arranged as | | | | as decorative, romantic or therapeutic ornaments, |
| a focal point within the room or to accentuate an | | | | then pillar candles offer the best and only option. |
| already existing focal point. Many art forms can be | | | | With a range of options available, they are ideal as |
| engraved on or added to the candle to make it | | | | gift packs for the loved ones. Obtain yours today. |
| stylish and allow it to attract attention on its own. | | | | |