The Vessel for Your Candle Provides Personal Expression



Posted: Saturday, December 26, 2009

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You grab a container to pour wax into because you are making a container candle but have you really thought about what that container says about the candle you are making? The rooms in our home reflect our style and manner and when we put candles in these rooms, what happens next?

Most of us know how difficult it can be to find just the right gift for a friend or loved one. Matching their needs and wants with their taste can be difficult. Not because they are strange but because they are different from us. Sometimes matching the style of a candle can be that way, too.

You've probably noticed by now which style of candle you are most drawn to. If you are laid back and casual you might be drawn to a nice simple, round jar. But if you like classic candles or became interested in home candle making so that you could save money instead of buying expensive Big Jar candles then you might have found yourself drawn to the apothecary or barrel jar containers that are associated with that brand.

But then there are hexagon jars and jelly jars and even the classic Mason jar. Homemade candles in jars with many sides and crisp edges always seem to me to have an elegance to them. Maybe because upscale jelly and marmalade is sold in similar jars. Jelly jars have a simple homemade charm and you can even match your candle color and fragrances to imitate jelly and jam! Mason jars bring to mind home canning and do-it-yourself ideals. These jars are also classic and hard to break so they make wonderful containers for homemade candles.

Square containers have their own expression and elegance. With these containers we can see a different perspective on the candle. Perhaps a square container would make a good choice for an aromatherapy candle since the clean lines would give you a clear view of the candle while it burns.

Votive and tealights require their own their own containers which are specific to their size but even within those size restrictions there are hundreds of options from simple to whimsical to elaborate. You can choose whatever container goes with the type of candle you are making, the person you are making it for, and the space in which the candle will be used.

Truly this are the most important things to remember. Containers have a purpose which is to hold wax in a form but they are also an aesthetic feature and part of the candle even though most of them are clear glass. The real fun comes in matching the type of candle to the person and the space in which it will be used and once you do that you'll have a better idea of what type of container will be perfect for your homemade candle. And whether it is something you found in your own home, something you bought at the craft store, or something you found online when all of this comes together the candle will be ready for the family or loved one you made it for and they will welcome it with outstretched hands and all the love that you put into it.

Sara Patterson is a candle making enthusiast. For information on candle making jars , visit http://www.homecandlemakingtips.com/ .

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There is alot we can learn from candles.
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