Floating candles, float on water and reflect a luminescent light that creates a playfully intimate atmosphere
Floating Candles float on water and reflect a luminescent light that creates a playfully intimate atmosphere
Floating Candles are rather unique because they are designed so that they float on water. This makes floating candles an excellent decorating tool. There are a number of options that are available to you, with the most interesting one being which holder to use.
A glass or ceramic bowl with a few colorful floating candles looks nice on a dinning table or in the bathroom. You can also use tall cylindrical holders. Try three of different heights with one candle in each for a twist on the traditional pillar candle.
Tinting the water with food coloring is another way to add a unique touch. Or for a romantic candle lit dinner put a few heart shaped floating candles in a glass bowl and add some rose petals. The soft light will dance off the ceiling and walls creating a wonderfully romantic setting.
You could also place rocks at the bottom of the bowl or create an island at the surface of the water with a rock and place an appropriate ornament on the rock, for example a fisherman or turtle.
Candle Sconces that Hold Floating Candles
If you are interested in adding a decorative touch to your walls, an interesting option would be to use a candle sconce that can hold floating candles. This type of candle sconce will have a glass candle holder that will usually sit inside a metal fixture that attaches to the wall. The metal portion itself can be simple or elaborate with intricate designs and the glass holder will look like a cup.
There are variations on the shape of the cup it can be cylindrical or conical, the glass can be colored of clear and the size will vary. You will want one that is a little larger so that you have some options as to which floating candles you can use. When decorating with floating candles the key is to have fun and let your imagination take hold.
There's an Endless Variety of Styles and Shapes of Floating Candles
Aside for trying different holders, you can try different shapes of floating candles to add some variety. Floating candles traditionally come in a round shape, but you can find them in the shape of flowers, hearts and animals to name a few.
For the holidays you'll find special festive candles: stars, gingerbread men and Santa faces for Christmas; bats and pumpkins for Halloween. Tealights can also float if you are in a pinch, though they wont last as long as a regular floating candle. Putting some tealights in your bath instead of bubbles is a nice way to relax.
Give Floating Candles as Gifts
If you are looking for a quick, inexpensive gift, floating candles are excellent. You can often find them in packages of 6 and all you need to do is tie a bow around the package and you have a simple, yet delightful gift that the receiver will appreciate. When giving floating candles as gifts look for decorative candles. If it is a special occasion look for some in a shape or style that suits the occasion or special event.
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If you already have a gift for someone, but want to add one more thing to it just to finish off the gift, adding a couple of charming floating candles is always a good choice. Candle gifts can be appreciated by everyone who is old enough to understand proper candle safety.
Candles symbolize many things - hope, light, peace, intimacy - and they can add to the ambiance of any room, so light up your own life and the lives of your friends and family with a few simple candles around your home.
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