Unscented Votive Candles: Wholesale, Bulk And Votive Candle Holders

Candles are a popular source of warmth, entertainment, and mood in houses today. They make fabulous gifts and are always appreciated. Unscented votive candles are often overlooked, but they can provide the same warm, welcoming environment when scent is not necessary.

Unscented candles come in many colors, sizes, and shapes. One widely held misconception about unscented candles is that they cannot be colored. The colors are almost endless – black, white, and every color of the rainbow. Unscented pillars, tapers, tea lights, floating, and votive candles are among the types of unscented candles. Pillars are thick cylinder candles averaging 3 by 6 inches . Taper candles are long and thin, between 6 and 12 inches, and used often on dinner tables. Tea lights are small, short candles often contained in a plastic case. Floating candles can be of varying sizes and shapes, and are made to float in bowls of water. Unscented votive candles are easily the most popular because of their petite size and long burn time.

Unscented votive candles offer many of the same benefits as scented candles. Candles are a great way to provide light and decoration for any room. Ambiance and mood are created when a candle is lit – no matter the scent. In addition to these, unscented candles offer a few extra benefits. Unscented candles do not interfere with any food served at dinner parties or banquets. For this reason, many churches, decorators, and caterers prefer to use unscented candles. Unscented candles are perfect for allergy sufferers and people with sensitivity to scent. For example, unscented votive candles are often used at parties, because it is almost impossible to check with all guests for possible allergies.

Unscented votive candles are measured in burn time. To achieve the advertised burn time, candles should always be used in votive candle holders. When choosing votive candle holders, pay attention to the size of the votive candle. Holders are meant to maximize the burn time by keeping the wax close. A slim fit will allow the candle to burn to its full burn time potential. Many hours of candle use are wasted by burning votive candles in over sized holders, or completely without a holder.

For those on a budget, unscented votive candles are often cheaper than scented. Wholesale candles are readily available to consumers. In fact, many stores offer discounts for buying in bulk. Some smaller stores even offer discounts for buying in bulk. Larger stores like Wal-Mart, Michaels, and Target offer unscented votive candles in-store at prices rivaling on-line options for wholesale candles.

While unscented votive candles fit almost every situation, some people still prefer a scent floating through the air. If this aroma is desired and guests are on their way, simply pair the scented candle with a few unscented votive candles. Lighting more than one candle can create more decorating options, and it provides a faint scent without overwhelming anyone.

Everyone loves a burning candle. Candles provide comfort in many ways with many different shapes, sizes, and scents. Unscented votive candles are an oft-overlooked method of bringing the right level of ambiance and comfort to a home, banquet, or church. Unscented votive candles are often available in bulk or in packages of wholesale candles at local retailers.


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