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Getting The Most From Your Candles I love burning candles and have them all around the house. Long ones, short ones, fat ones, thin ones, in a plethora of colours. I burn them in the evening when I\'m relaxing; I burn them at mealtimes; and I burn them in the bathroom when I\'m pampering myself.

Any excuse to light a candle really. But candles don\'t always fit the holder, and sometimes they burn down too far and the wax gets stuck! It\'s at times like this that candles aren\'t quite as much fun! Here are some candle burning tips I\'ve picked up through the years: 1. Cold candles will burn more slowly. Wrap them in foil or cling-film to prevent the wicks from absorbing moisture then pop them in the fridge for an hour. 2. When burning pillar candles, let them burn long enough each time to create a pool of wax that almost covers the diameter of the candle. This will ensure that the candle burns evenly each time you light it. If it doesn\'t create a large enough pool you\'ll end up with a tunnel through the candle and eventually it will either melt through one side or you\'ll simply not be able to get down far enough to light it. And even if you did, it would give off very little light. 3. Never stand a lit candle in a wind draught as they\'ll create a larger, more irregular flame and your candle will burn unevenly. 4. Never expose candles to sunlight or indoor spotlights. They will fade the colour and if left for too long, the candles will bend. 5. If your candle is too narrow to fit snugly into the holder, wrap cooking foil or tissue paper around the bottom of the candle to make the base thicker. Don\'t worry, the tissue paper won\'t burn even if you do allow the candle to burn right down into the holder as the melted wax will soak the paper. Having said that, it\'s never a good idea to allow candles to burn right down; they should be extinguished when they\'re about 2 inches over the holder. 6. If you\'ve allowed the candle to burn right down and the wax is stuck in the holder, put the holder into the freezer for a couple of hours and the wax should be considerably easier to dig out. 7. If you like votive candles, try buying the type that have metal cases as these are easier to remove from holders after use. If you only have the uncovered type, pour some water into the holder before lighting the candle. Once extinguished and the wax hardened, it should be easier to pop it out of the container. 8. Spilled wax should always be allowed to solidify before being removed. Once hard, cover the area with brown paper and gently press with a warm iron. The wax will be absorbed into the paper. 9. Extinguish candles by pushing the wick into the liquid wax (don\'t use your fingers - a used matchstick is a good tool for this). Leave it for about a minute then re-center the wick. Using this technique both eliminates smoking from the extinguished wick and covers the wick with a layer of wax making re-lighting easier. About The Author Sharon grew up in East London but moved to Norway at the age of 19, returning to England in 1998. She now lives in Cheshire with her partner and two of her three children. Besides writing, she is currently studying Social Science with The Open University, runs a web site where women in the UK can meet other women for platonic friendship (www.friendsyourway.co.uk), potters in her garden, knits and reads everything she comes over.

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Candles In Decorating News

Safe decorating with holiday greenery (Columbus Telegram)

Decorating with fresh evergreens is one of our oldest holiday traditions.

Holiday decorating safety tips (NBC 13 Birmingham)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing safety tips for holiday decorations. Holiday decorations, like candles, lights and Christmas trees, add a joyous and festive mood to the holiday season. But when these decorations are not used properly, they can cause fires, injuries and death.

Holiday Home Decorating Dos and Don'ts (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is enough to leave anyone exhausted. But, even though today's holiday schedule can be overwhelming at times, there are several simple "dos and don'ts" that can help you streamline at least one area of your holiday activities -- home decorating.

House to Home: Take the hectic out of hosting (Post-Bulletin)

The holiday season is ramping up, and although it's hectic and you sometimes wonder why you put yourself through all the frantic shopping and preparation, it really is worth the trouble.

Sophisticated spectacle? Must be Thanksgiving (Inside Bay Area)

Turkey Day is about more than just food. Here are tips for setting the perfect table, adding a few decorations and deciding who sits where.

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