The Safe Use Of Scented Candles Outdoors

Scented candles are very  popular  these days  as a home accessory . They come  in such a vast  selection  of colours, as well as different shapes and sizes, meaning  that it is usually  pretty easy  to find  a candle to match or compliment the decorative effect you are looking to create in  your home. But did you know  that you can also use scented candles outdoors ? Scented candles are a great  way of decorating a table for a barbeque or for an al fresco dinner during the better weather in summer . You can also decorative your garden by using scented candles. For example , if you have a garden wall then a few scented candles dotted along  the top of it will look great , especially  when the sunlight starts to go down . Another terrific idea is to dot  scented candles around the edge  of pathways to light them up as daylight fades in the evening. Scented candles in jars or tins work best for these ideas , such as  the ones you will find from luxury brands  like  true grace candles or Yankee candles. One word of caution  - make sure to  sit your candles securely  on a level surface. Even outdoors  a candle, if knocked over, can pose a  fire hazard. Wherever possible , place  your candles on a heat resistant holder - such as  a coaster or place mat - ensuring  it is wide enough for the size of the candle. If you are using pillar candles rather than jar candles, then the same advice applies to placing them on a flat, secure surface but, in addition, the first time you light the candle, let it burn for a few hours at the very minimum so as to hollow out the edges of the candle. This creates a "well" which holds the molten wax, preventing spills.The next time you decide  to light the candle, try  to ensure  that the wick is of a decent  size - a height of two to three centimetres is ideal. If the wick of the candle is higher  than that, cut off  any surplus , so as to ensure  a cleaner, more even burn, with less risk of sparks or dirt or debris collecting in the candle. To put the candle out , if you do not have a special wick dipper, then  use a spoon. Dip the wick while still alight into the pool of the candle's own hot wax. This will extinguish  the flame with minimum  soot and leave the wick clean for the next time you use the  candle. Needless to say , the candle should never be exposed to high temperatures or rain . Always keep candles out of the reach of children and animals. While the  candle is alight , never move it from one place to another . Burning candles should never be left unattended.








The author is the owner of the Scented Candle Store which supplies a wide range of scented candles including Yankee candles and True Grace candles