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What is a Floating Candle?

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What is a Floating Candle?

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A floating candle is a candle which is specifically designed to float while it burns, allowing people to place floating candles in bowls of water and other liquids. A number of companies make floating candles which range in style from plain white egg-shaped candles to ornate candles which have been designed to look and smell like flowers. Many home design stores carry floating candles, and they are also available through a number of Internet retailers who specialize in candles. A typical floating candle sits low in the water as it burns, but it will not tip over or become waterlogged. The candle only goes out when the flame has burned all the way through the wick, just like a normal candle. Many floating candles have a broad, splayed design to encourage them to float without tipping or sagging on one side or another, and some are made from ecologically sound materials which emit minimal particulates and other substances. One classic use of the floating candle is in a table centerpiece.

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In the broadest terms, any candle that floats upright may be considered to be a floating candle. This has nothing to do with style, color, scent, mold type, designs / patterns, and really the only factor is the overall shape. • Rule One – In order to float upright, the candle must be wider than it is tall. • Rule Two – The wider the diameter in relation to the height, the more stable the candle will be in the water. For example a: floater 6 inches in diameter and 1 inch high will be more stable than a floater 2 inches in diameter by 1 inch high. What Makes A Good Floating Candle? Generally a well made floating candle contains a fairly hard wax formula and has a wick suitable for that formula / candle diameter combination. This will provide a candle that has: • Stable in the water. • Long Burn time. • Water pressure will not cave in the sides prematurely. • The wick will not protrude from the bottom – this will often cause premature failure by wicking water into the candle. • Sag resist

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Floating candles are candles that are designed in such a way that it floats on water or any other liquid while it is illuminating light. It is one of the perfect show piece items.

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