Pillar Candles
Pillar Candles - The Slow Burner
Pillar candles get their name from their appearance. Out of all the different types of candles available, pillar candles are the biggest and widest and literally look like pillars.
Because of their extreme width, pillar candles take a very long time to burn and tend to last for a very long time. They can be bought in many different sizes although 12 inch pillar candles seem to be the most popular among candle lovers.
If you are thinking of making your own pillar candles, then the only thing that is different from making standard candles is the size. Bigger molds will be needed plus a lot more was. Besides that though the process of making a pillar candle will be exactly the same.
You can also use a variety of different waxes for your pillar candles, from the standard paraffin wax to the hugely popular soy wax.
If you are thinking about making colored pillar candles then also bear in mind that you're going to need quite a bit of extra dye. Extra amounts of scent will also be required if you wish to add some fragrance to your pillar candle.
If you don't want to make your own you'll be glad to hear that there are many places that sell cheap pillar candles. Just about any store that has normal candles will also sell pillar candles. You can also shop online if you would prefer. You'll find that places like Amazon have literally hundreds of different pillar candles in an assortment of sizes and styles.
Making your own pillar candles is a lot more fun though if you are into candle making.
One thing to remember is that pillar candles, because of their width, will require much bigger candle holders. If you're thinking about buying some of these candles to decorate your house you might need to find yourself some new candle holders unless you're going to them on a shelf or on the floor.
Pillar candles look great, whether you make your own or buy them. They're not just for decoration though if you have a power cut you'll be extremely happy you had some because they stay lit forever.