Candle Answers
how does a candle warmer help prolong the candle life?
Q. whats the differance in burning time between using a candle warmer and lighting the wick of a candle. I don't see how the candle would last longer with a warmer.
Asked by Erica - Fri Oct 26 11:55:37 2007 - Decorating & Remodeling - 3 Answers - Comments
A. A candle warmer uses heat to warm/melt a candle. Using this method instead of the wick & flame allows the entire candle to be used. A flame can never really burn the entire candle. In addition, a candle warmer results in a purer smell, undiluted by the smell of smoke and burning.
Answered by ChuckB - Fri Oct 26 12:18:30 2007
Q. whats the differance in burning time between using a candle warmer and lighting the wick of a candle. I don't see how the candle would last longer with a warmer.
Asked by Erica - Fri Oct 26 11:55:37 2007 - Decorating & Remodeling - 3 Answers - Comments
A. A candle warmer uses heat to warm/melt a candle. Using this method instead of the wick & flame allows the entire candle to be used. A flame can never really burn the entire candle. In addition, a candle warmer results in a purer smell, undiluted by the smell of smoke and burning.
Answered by ChuckB - Fri Oct 26 12:18:30 2007
How to remove candle wax from jeans?
Q. Got candle wax on a new pair of jeans (don't ask)... just wondering what to do to remove it - tried scraping it off and washing them, but neither worked. Any input would be appreciated. Thank You!
Asked by mplskid81 - Fri Jun 23 19:35:23 2006 - Cleaning & Laundry - 11 Answers - Comments
A. hot water. boiling hot. I mean pour boiling water on the wax and rub
Answered by The greatest and the best. - Fri Jun 23 19:38:29 2006
Q. Got candle wax on a new pair of jeans (don't ask)... just wondering what to do to remove it - tried scraping it off and washing them, but neither worked. Any input would be appreciated. Thank You!
Asked by mplskid81 - Fri Jun 23 19:35:23 2006 - Cleaning & Laundry - 11 Answers - Comments
A. hot water. boiling hot. I mean pour boiling water on the wax and rub
Answered by The greatest and the best. - Fri Jun 23 19:38:29 2006
How do I get candle wax out of carpet?
Q. I was burning a dark purple candle yesterday on our fireplace. I got up just for about 2 minutes to empty the dishwasher and I see that the candle overflowed somehow onto the white carpet. It's a berber, if that helps. Is it true that i can put down papertowels and run a warm iron over it?
Asked by Rock Goddess - Mon Jun 12 09:41:51 2006 - Other - Home & Garden - 18 Answers - Comments
A. get a brown paper bag from your grocery store - maybe several. place the brown bag over the wax and then place a iron on the highest setting on the bag. move in a circular motion. the heat gets the wax soft and the paper bag absorbs the wax. replace the bag often and do this all long as you need to remove all the wax. this really works!!! good luck to you!!!
Answered by liz - Mon Jun 12 09:46:24 2006
Q. I was burning a dark purple candle yesterday on our fireplace. I got up just for about 2 minutes to empty the dishwasher and I see that the candle overflowed somehow onto the white carpet. It's a berber, if that helps. Is it true that i can put down papertowels and run a warm iron over it?
Asked by Rock Goddess - Mon Jun 12 09:41:51 2006 - Other - Home & Garden - 18 Answers - Comments
A. get a brown paper bag from your grocery store - maybe several. place the brown bag over the wax and then place a iron on the highest setting on the bag. move in a circular motion. the heat gets the wax soft and the paper bag absorbs the wax. replace the bag often and do this all long as you need to remove all the wax. this really works!!! good luck to you!!!
Answered by liz - Mon Jun 12 09:46:24 2006
How do you get candle wax out of carpet and a pair of jeans?
Q. Had a blackout last night and accidentally knocked over a candle. I got four, little spots of red candle wax on my rather expensive jeans, but the carpet took the worst beating. Any advice? I left the wax on the carpet alone, so it is still hard, and three dimensional. I freaked out about my jeans though. I quickly wiped the wax off, which left a stain. Would the ice cube / iron trick still work?
Asked by 1O Caie - Wed Mar 4 09:47:19 2009 - Cleaning & Laundry - 10 Answers - Comments
A. If there's any residue after the ice, try putting a brown paper bag over the wax. Take a warm iron, not hot, and press over the bag. The residue should be picked up by the brown paper. You can remove any red dye with some rubbing alcohol.
Answered by sweetpea - Wed Mar 4 09:56:13 2009
Q. Had a blackout last night and accidentally knocked over a candle. I got four, little spots of red candle wax on my rather expensive jeans, but the carpet took the worst beating. Any advice? I left the wax on the carpet alone, so it is still hard, and three dimensional. I freaked out about my jeans though. I quickly wiped the wax off, which left a stain. Would the ice cube / iron trick still work?
Asked by 1O Caie - Wed Mar 4 09:47:19 2009 - Cleaning & Laundry - 10 Answers - Comments
A. If there's any residue after the ice, try putting a brown paper bag over the wax. Take a warm iron, not hot, and press over the bag. The residue should be picked up by the brown paper. You can remove any red dye with some rubbing alcohol.
Answered by sweetpea - Wed Mar 4 09:56:13 2009
What is the stem of a candle made of and are there any special effects that occur when it melts?
Q. I have been observing a lit candle, and all I see is wax melting to liquid form and when the candle is blown, it turns back to wax. But I dont see any 'Chemical properties'. also is the stem made of only cloth and wax?Or are there other substances such as fuel?
Asked by eldin_sunsdrider - Thu Apr 2 05:24:17 2009 - Other - Science - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The center of a candle is some rope. The wax turns liquid because of the heat of the flame (just like ice melts). The wax is then absorbed by the rope (which also isn't a chemical reaction), and is burnt at the tip of the rope. The fire removes the wax from the tip, but the removed wax is immediately replenished by the wax being absorbed. Because of that, the candle keeps on burning. The wax is the fuel, and there is no need for other chemicals.
Answered by - Thu Apr 2 05:32:57 2009
Q. I have been observing a lit candle, and all I see is wax melting to liquid form and when the candle is blown, it turns back to wax. But I dont see any 'Chemical properties'. also is the stem made of only cloth and wax?Or are there other substances such as fuel?
Asked by eldin_sunsdrider - Thu Apr 2 05:24:17 2009 - Other - Science - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The center of a candle is some rope. The wax turns liquid because of the heat of the flame (just like ice melts). The wax is then absorbed by the rope (which also isn't a chemical reaction), and is burnt at the tip of the rope. The fire removes the wax from the tip, but the removed wax is immediately replenished by the wax being absorbed. Because of that, the candle keeps on burning. The wax is the fuel, and there is no need for other chemicals.
Answered by - Thu Apr 2 05:32:57 2009
How do you make candles with candle sand?
Q. I recently bought a candle making kit, but it didn't have any instructions. It includes candle sand in 3 colours and scents with 6 wicks, but I don't know how to make candles with candle sand, and I couldn't find help on the internet, so can anyone help? Needed for a school project, thanks.
Asked by - Sun Nov 20 10:52:13 2011 - Hobbies & Crafts - 1 Answers - Comments
A. One of these links should give you the instructions your looking for. that artist woman: How to Make Sand Candles Well it was the second last day of school today and in Kindergarten we had "Beach Day". I know you're thinking..."they have to go back on Monday!"...well that's ... make-sand-candles... - Cached How to Make Sand Candles - Candle Making Project - Make the ... Step by step instructions for making sand candles - making the hole/mold/form sandcandles_2.htm - Cached How to Make Sand Candles - Associated Content from Yahoo ... [Apr 11, 2006] Use the last part of your candles you don't burn and make a sand candle! ( 2 Comments ) make_sand_candles.html - Cached.More results from How to Make Candles With Sand | e How. [cont.]
Answered by Mommiedearest - Sun Nov 20 11:38:06 2011
Q. I recently bought a candle making kit, but it didn't have any instructions. It includes candle sand in 3 colours and scents with 6 wicks, but I don't know how to make candles with candle sand, and I couldn't find help on the internet, so can anyone help? Needed for a school project, thanks.
Asked by - Sun Nov 20 10:52:13 2011 - Hobbies & Crafts - 1 Answers - Comments
A. One of these links should give you the instructions your looking for. that artist woman: How to Make Sand Candles Well it was the second last day of school today and in Kindergarten we had "Beach Day". I know you're thinking..."they have to go back on Monday!"...well that's ... make-sand-candles... - Cached How to Make Sand Candles - Candle Making Project - Make the ... Step by step instructions for making sand candles - making the hole/mold/form sandcandles_2.htm - Cached How to Make Sand Candles - Associated Content from Yahoo ... [Apr 11, 2006] Use the last part of your candles you don't burn and make a sand candle! ( 2 Comments ) make_sand_candles.html - Cached.More results from How to Make Candles With Sand | e How. [cont.]
Answered by Mommiedearest - Sun Nov 20 11:38:06 2011
How to remove candle dust from the wall?
Q. my wall is now covered with a layer of smoke from the candle I burned everynight. I stop burning candle already, but now, how can I remove the black smoke that left on my wall?
Asked by LYT - Sun Aug 19 20:41:41 2007 - Maintenance & Repairs - 3 Answers - Comments
A. there is a product out there called Greased Lighting...this will take care of it...It takes cigarette smoke off of the walls and ceilings of our house so I know that it will work for candle smoke as well...
Answered by sweet_lil_tink2000 - Sun Aug 19 21:02:19 2007
Q. my wall is now covered with a layer of smoke from the candle I burned everynight. I stop burning candle already, but now, how can I remove the black smoke that left on my wall?
Asked by LYT - Sun Aug 19 20:41:41 2007 - Maintenance & Repairs - 3 Answers - Comments
A. there is a product out there called Greased Lighting...this will take care of it...It takes cigarette smoke off of the walls and ceilings of our house so I know that it will work for candle smoke as well...
Answered by sweet_lil_tink2000 - Sun Aug 19 21:02:19 2007
How do I get candle wax out of my cloth woven placemats?
Q. After a Birthday dinner the other night, I found that my taper candles had dripped down on my good placemats. They are a woven cotton and a light pink. The candle wax is bright red.
Asked by JJ - Sun Oct 1 14:52:31 2006 - Cleaning & Laundry - 7 Answers - Comments
A. Put them in a freezer and then pick it off the best you can.
Answered by Fleur de Lis - Sun Oct 1 15:00:01 2006
Q. After a Birthday dinner the other night, I found that my taper candles had dripped down on my good placemats. They are a woven cotton and a light pink. The candle wax is bright red.
Asked by JJ - Sun Oct 1 14:52:31 2006 - Cleaning & Laundry - 7 Answers - Comments
A. Put them in a freezer and then pick it off the best you can.
Answered by Fleur de Lis - Sun Oct 1 15:00:01 2006
What is better a candle or fragrance oil?
Q. What is better a candle or fragrance oil? I was at bath and body works. But did not know which one is better, the fragrance oil or a candle. I'd really like to know from your experience which one is better.
Asked by Brandy - Fri Jul 27 20:09:10 2007 - Decorating & Remodeling - 6 Answers - Comments
A. There both good, but i think the fragrance oil last longer.
Answered by DEEJAY - Fri Jul 27 20:13:08 2007
Q. What is better a candle or fragrance oil? I was at bath and body works. But did not know which one is better, the fragrance oil or a candle. I'd really like to know from your experience which one is better.
Asked by Brandy - Fri Jul 27 20:09:10 2007 - Decorating & Remodeling - 6 Answers - Comments
A. There both good, but i think the fragrance oil last longer.
Answered by DEEJAY - Fri Jul 27 20:13:08 2007
What kind of candle to use for smoke painting?
Q. When you light a candle and hold it under your canvas so you literally paint with the smoke. I was wondering what kind of candle should I use, since I assume not all candles work. Something tells me a scented candle wouldn't give me the affect I'm looking for. Is there a special one I need to get the smoke to really show up?
Asked by Tara Bo - Thu Oct 13 05:15:13 2011 - Painting - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Don't use a candle!!! Use incense sticks. If you have any more smoke art related questions, this girl specializes in smoke art of many forms!! - https://www.facebook.com/claireallisonphoto
Answered by - Thu Oct 13 10:13:50 2011
Q. When you light a candle and hold it under your canvas so you literally paint with the smoke. I was wondering what kind of candle should I use, since I assume not all candles work. Something tells me a scented candle wouldn't give me the affect I'm looking for. Is there a special one I need to get the smoke to really show up?
Asked by Tara Bo - Thu Oct 13 05:15:13 2011 - Painting - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Don't use a candle!!! Use incense sticks. If you have any more smoke art related questions, this girl specializes in smoke art of many forms!! - https://www.facebook.com/claireallisonphoto
Answered by - Thu Oct 13 10:13:50 2011
How much candle lights is required to operate a 205 watt solar panel?
Q. How much candle lights is required to operate a 205 watt solar panel?
Asked by Nsarp - Wed Jul 20 23:29:58 2011 - Engineering - 2 Answers - Comments
A. That's hard to tell. A solar panel produces somewhere between 7 and 10W per square foot under sunlight exposure. You should calculate the light intensity of sunlight, and then calculate the light intensity of a candle (You'll have to look that up in some physics book or the internet) and then just multiply the number of candles until you match the intensity of sunlight. Realistically, you would need so many candles that you wouldn't be able to fit them in front of the solar panels, assuming you don't end up with a huge fireball.
Answered by Sergio__ - Thu Jul 21 02:51:13 2011
Q. How much candle lights is required to operate a 205 watt solar panel?
Asked by Nsarp - Wed Jul 20 23:29:58 2011 - Engineering - 2 Answers - Comments
A. That's hard to tell. A solar panel produces somewhere between 7 and 10W per square foot under sunlight exposure. You should calculate the light intensity of sunlight, and then calculate the light intensity of a candle (You'll have to look that up in some physics book or the internet) and then just multiply the number of candles until you match the intensity of sunlight. Realistically, you would need so many candles that you wouldn't be able to fit them in front of the solar panels, assuming you don't end up with a huge fireball.
Answered by Sergio__ - Thu Jul 21 02:51:13 2011
How can I stop my candle from putting itself out?
Q. I have a candle that is white tea and it smells sooo good! I try to burn the wick and everytime that I do it the melted wax puts out the fire. I want to keep it burning or find some way so I can smell my candle.
Asked by Brigit B - Sat Mar 22 17:27:06 2008 - Other - Home & Garden - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Is the wick too short? Also, is it around any drafts? I would check those things. If the wick is too short, maybe trying to cut out a bit of the wax around the wick may help. That has worked for me in the past. Mmm, a white tea candle sounds nice.
Answered by kylie.mc - Sat Mar 22 17:50:25 2008
Q. I have a candle that is white tea and it smells sooo good! I try to burn the wick and everytime that I do it the melted wax puts out the fire. I want to keep it burning or find some way so I can smell my candle.
Asked by Brigit B - Sat Mar 22 17:27:06 2008 - Other - Home & Garden - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Is the wick too short? Also, is it around any drafts? I would check those things. If the wick is too short, maybe trying to cut out a bit of the wax around the wick may help. That has worked for me in the past. Mmm, a white tea candle sounds nice.
Answered by kylie.mc - Sat Mar 22 17:50:25 2008
how do you get dried candle wax out of a carpet?
Q. Romantic evening with a few melted candles knocked over, lol. So how do you get dried candle wax out of the carpet?
Asked by Elric V - Fri Aug 25 23:46:45 2006 - Other - Home & Garden - 19 Answers - Comments
A. Steam Carpet Cleaner. -- I had a professional company with a very powerful carpet cleaning machine suck it right out of my carpet. They had no problem removing the wax in minutes.
Answered by famousblue11 - Fri Aug 25 23:56:30 2006
Q. Romantic evening with a few melted candles knocked over, lol. So how do you get dried candle wax out of the carpet?
Asked by Elric V - Fri Aug 25 23:46:45 2006 - Other - Home & Garden - 19 Answers - Comments
A. Steam Carpet Cleaner. -- I had a professional company with a very powerful carpet cleaning machine suck it right out of my carpet. They had no problem removing the wax in minutes.
Answered by famousblue11 - Fri Aug 25 23:56:30 2006
How would I go about making my own candle sconces?
Q. I am wanting a bunch of candle sconces or ways to hang candles up on my walls, but I don't want to have to pay a bunch for them. Also, I am big on re-purposing things so making sconces out of other items would be great however I need some help with ideas. Anyone know of ways to make candle sconces?
Asked by Judester - Sat Aug 14 20:37:10 2010 - Do It Yourself (DIY) - 3 Answers - Comments
A. You could use empty tins or cans by taking the labels off and punching holes in with a nail and hammer. Draw a design on them first and punch in the holes. Fill the cans with sand and cover it with something to keep the sand in place,like a plastic lid of some sort,before you punch the holes. It looks great on the wall or even just standing.You can use all sorts of can sizes. Good luck...
Answered by Butterfly - Sun Aug 15 00:54:46 2010
Q. I am wanting a bunch of candle sconces or ways to hang candles up on my walls, but I don't want to have to pay a bunch for them. Also, I am big on re-purposing things so making sconces out of other items would be great however I need some help with ideas. Anyone know of ways to make candle sconces?
Asked by Judester - Sat Aug 14 20:37:10 2010 - Do It Yourself (DIY) - 3 Answers - Comments
A. You could use empty tins or cans by taking the labels off and punching holes in with a nail and hammer. Draw a design on them first and punch in the holes. Fill the cans with sand and cover it with something to keep the sand in place,like a plastic lid of some sort,before you punch the holes. It looks great on the wall or even just standing.You can use all sorts of can sizes. Good luck...
Answered by Butterfly - Sun Aug 15 00:54:46 2010
How to get candle wax off a glass coffee table?
Q. I have some candle wax that spilled onto a glass coffee table and sat overnight. I'm looking for the best way to remove the candle wax without damaging the coffee table?
Asked by jpbischke - Mon Mar 5 12:46:43 2007 - Maintenance & Repairs - 6 Answers - Comments
A. i used a razor if u do it right should be no damage.
Answered by angie - Mon Mar 5 12:51:55 2007
Q. I have some candle wax that spilled onto a glass coffee table and sat overnight. I'm looking for the best way to remove the candle wax without damaging the coffee table?
Asked by jpbischke - Mon Mar 5 12:46:43 2007 - Maintenance & Repairs - 6 Answers - Comments
A. i used a razor if u do it right should be no damage.
Answered by angie - Mon Mar 5 12:51:55 2007
How do I remove candle wax from a votive holder?
Q. What is the best way to get the remaining wax from a candle out of the bottom of the votive holder or jar it was in when there is no more wick? I've finished burning the candle, but now there is a mess of hard wax in the bottom and I can't get it out well enough so that the votive holder looks like new again. Help!
Asked by WendyDarling - Wed Jan 24 09:10:32 2007 - Other - Home & Garden - 9 Answers - Comments
A. freeze it. that is the best way according to martha stewart
Answered by ben wa - Wed Jan 24 09:14:10 2007
Q. What is the best way to get the remaining wax from a candle out of the bottom of the votive holder or jar it was in when there is no more wick? I've finished burning the candle, but now there is a mess of hard wax in the bottom and I can't get it out well enough so that the votive holder looks like new again. Help!
Asked by WendyDarling - Wed Jan 24 09:10:32 2007 - Other - Home & Garden - 9 Answers - Comments
A. freeze it. that is the best way according to martha stewart
Answered by ben wa - Wed Jan 24 09:14:10 2007
How do i burn a yankee Candle in an potpourri pot?
Q. My mother in law gave me a potpourri pot for these wax candles that are called Yankee Candle (many different scents) And she never cleaned it out, so i was wondering if i had to clean it out to put a new one in? Also if i do have to clean it out,how do i do that? I've never used this before so i really don't know what i'm doing.
Asked by Crystal - Mon May 4 16:01:43 2009 - Other - Home & Garden - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Plug it in and melt any remaining wax and pour it into a disposable wax cup and throw it a way after it hardens. Try to wipe out as much remaining residue as much as possible with a paper towel. Then you can try putting it into the freezer (after it cools) and see if you can get the rest of the wax to just flake off. You might want to try vegetable wax tarts in the future instead of paraffin wax tarts- the residue usually cleans up a lot easier with just hot soapy water.
Answered by Tori - Mon May 4 21:34:26 2009
Q. My mother in law gave me a potpourri pot for these wax candles that are called Yankee Candle (many different scents) And she never cleaned it out, so i was wondering if i had to clean it out to put a new one in? Also if i do have to clean it out,how do i do that? I've never used this before so i really don't know what i'm doing.
Asked by Crystal - Mon May 4 16:01:43 2009 - Other - Home & Garden - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Plug it in and melt any remaining wax and pour it into a disposable wax cup and throw it a way after it hardens. Try to wipe out as much remaining residue as much as possible with a paper towel. Then you can try putting it into the freezer (after it cools) and see if you can get the rest of the wax to just flake off. You might want to try vegetable wax tarts in the future instead of paraffin wax tarts- the residue usually cleans up a lot easier with just hot soapy water.
Answered by Tori - Mon May 4 21:34:26 2009
How long does a Yankee Candle scent last on a warmer?
Q. I just bought a 22 oz Yankee Candle and I have a jar warmer that it would fit into; how long will the scent last before it wears out? I don't want to use it up quickly - I would just burn the candle as originally intended if it will last longer. Anybody know?
Asked by Snowflake - Tue Sep 18 12:10:23 2007 - Decorating & Remodeling - 5 Answers - Comments
A. Dont use the warmer. I did with my Yankee candle, it took hours for the wax to burn enough to produce a scent, and each time you want to use it, you start over, leaving it melt for many hours before it puts out a scent. Then the candle is ruined because the wick is gone. Just burn it normally, keep in fridge until ready to burn, it will last longer. NEVER blow out the candle.
Answered by sunrizer - Wed Sep 19 16:56:52 2007
Q. I just bought a 22 oz Yankee Candle and I have a jar warmer that it would fit into; how long will the scent last before it wears out? I don't want to use it up quickly - I would just burn the candle as originally intended if it will last longer. Anybody know?
Asked by Snowflake - Tue Sep 18 12:10:23 2007 - Decorating & Remodeling - 5 Answers - Comments
A. Dont use the warmer. I did with my Yankee candle, it took hours for the wax to burn enough to produce a scent, and each time you want to use it, you start over, leaving it melt for many hours before it puts out a scent. Then the candle is ruined because the wick is gone. Just burn it normally, keep in fridge until ready to burn, it will last longer. NEVER blow out the candle.
Answered by sunrizer - Wed Sep 19 16:56:52 2007