Introduction Candles plays an important role in people’s lives. From being a source of light in the early years, to being a home decor today, candles can be considered as one of the greatest inventions of human. Candles come in different sizes, shapes, scents, designs, colors and purpose. Moreover, they are used in different occasions, events and celebrations such as festivals, birthdays, religious activities and many others. All of these characteristics make candle making a great hobby or even a business. Candle making has been a popular hobby today in any parts of the world. It is indeed simple and easy to do. This book is perfect for beginners and for experienced candle makers who want to learn a lot about candle making and new ideas that they can easily do. All the questions in mind …show more content…
Candle types are recognizable by their appearance, purpose and the wax used. The following are the different types of candles that candle makers should be familiar about. Taper Taper candles are tall, slim candles that can be fitted in a candle holder. They can be made in molders or by using the traditional way of dipping a length of wick into the wax. Container Container candles are poured into any container such as jars, cups, glasses, etc. They are popular and suitable in almost all types of wax. In addition, they are non-messy because they are simply contained in a container. Molded / Novelty These are freestanding, irregularly-shaped candles made by molding. Many are meant for burning but some are meant for decorating purposes only. Pillar It is usually a tall, firm and round freestanding candle, but can also be in other shapes. It is made by using molds. Floater This type of candles are small and rounded on its bottom to allow it to float. The wax should be contained to avoid running into the water. Gel