Saturday, November 6, 2010

Dripless Taper Candles

Dripless taper candles, a long awaited idea which solved the issue of dripping candle wax and the pain of cleaning it. There is nothing more painful than having your weekends spent rubbing floors, washing table cloths, or brushing candle holders to remove candle wax. No matter how beautiful a candle is, the thought of wax dripping never leaves the mind. Dripless taper candles are made in a special way so that their wax does not spill onto the holder or the place where the candle is placed. Wax has high oil content so if it drips on to cloth or wood then it will leave a stain even after the wax has been removed.
Typically dripless taper candles are made from paraffin and a combination of multiple layers of wax. Broadly speaking, they are made using two different techniques. In the first method the candle is made from a thick type of wax which has a high affinity for melting wax or more simply it is very absorbent to melted wax. So, as soon as wax starts to melt, it is absorbed by the thick wax and hence it doesn't spill or drip. In the second technique,they are made from two different types of wax. The inner core is made from soft wax which has a low melting point whereas the outer part of the candle is made from a much hard wax having slightly higher melting point. So, as soon as the wax starts to melt, it is contained within the body of the hard wax and a cylindrical shape is formed.
Dripless taper candles are available in a variety of styles and colors. The decorative range is available with different prints and textures with some that are scented. The price of these candles depends on their design, scent, and quality, however these candle are comparatively inexpensive. Their price is slightly higher than the traditional candles, but if you consider the cost of removing wax stains then these are a better option.
Dripless taper candles are available at almost every candle vendor or gift shop. The scented candles are an excellent option for romantic lighting.

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