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Jar Candles: Advantages Compared To Pillar Candles

In the world of candles, taper candles and pillar candles were first on the scene. Although jar candles came much later, currently they are more popular than pillar candles. It is a matter of opinion which one is better than the other. In this article, I will point out five way in which jar candles might suit your needs better than pillar candles.

Five Advantages Jar Candles Have Over Pillar Candles

Safety. Perhaps the best argument to be made in the favor of jar candles over pillar candles is that of safety. A jar candle, as the name states is wax and wick contained within a jar. Unless you put a flammable material directly on top of the jar candle, it is not going to catch fire. Pillar candles are more likely to fall over and in turn accidently light something on fire.

Time of burn. Pillar candles actually tend to have a longer burn time than jar candles because pillar candle wax is hard since it has to keep its free standing shape. Though, one advantage that you might now think of is how long you can burn your candle in one session. With pillar candles, you should only burn it for 4 hours. With jar candles, there is no time limit since there's no risk of leakage.

Reuse the jars. One thing you may not think of when purchasing a jar candle is that those beautiful containers candle be reused for just about anything. You could use it for a flower vase or even to grow small plants. You could even use it to make another candle. For the environmentally conscious, most glass jars are recyclable.

Easy to make. If you have the materials, jar candles are incredibly easy to make. All you need is something in which to melt the wax, some wick, fragrance and wax - that's it. It may take some experimentation to get a candle that burns well, but once you have the formula, it's as easy as setting the wick, melting the wax and pouring it into a jar.

More fragrance. These days, most people like their candles to give off as much scent as possible so one candle is capable of filling a large room with fragrance. Jar candles have a clear advantage over pillar candles here since jar candles can hold up to 3 times as much fragrance as pillar candles. Generally speaking, most pillar candles can hold about 4% fragrance per weight. Jar candles, depending on the type of wax that is used, can hold up to 12% fragrance per weight. This being the case, obviously jar candles tend to be much more potent smelling than pillar candles.

When it comes down to it, arguments can be made for both jar candles and pillar candles as to which one is better. But really, it depends on how and where you want to use your pillar candles. If you're concerned about the five aspects mentioned above, than jar candles would be a fine choice. However, many people still love the aesthetic beauty of a free standing candle.

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Winter Decor Suggestions To Get Your Home Holiday-Ready

Decorating for the Seasons: Winter Tips
Changing the decor in your home to reflect each season will help you create a warm and inviting atmosphere. There are ways to decorate for the seasons that will not require a lot of money or time, so get started today creating a beautiful home fit for the winter season.

Colors

In the winter, cool colors will help bring that wintry vibe inside. You don’t need to change the colors of your walls to make the most of cool colors. Changes as simple as switching your throw pillows and lap blankets can have a big impact. Additionally, swap out your accents to bring in more of these colors. Items like vases, flower arrangements, and candy dishes can be modified quickly, helping to transform your room as the seasons change.

Artwork

Many people opt to change their artwork seasonally as well. Choosing to do this doesn’t have to be a budget buster. There are lots of retail and online stores that sell wall tapestries, prints, outdoor thermometer wall  clocks at very affordable price points. Store the off season in a closet or climate controlled attic, and you’ll get years of enjoyment for your investment.

Other Personal Touches

Winter is such a fun time to decorate, because the season itself is so beautiful: Snow covered hills, treetops kissed with ice, getting ready to start melting at the first morning light. Regardless of if you reside in a place where snow and ice are not common, you can still blend these elements into your decor.

If you use artificial flowers for your arrangements, purchase some stems that appear to be covered with frost or snow. Work these items into arrangements that are placed throughout the interior of your home.

Fill glass jars of various sizes with artificial snow and arrange them throughout your home. Do the same to create decorative items for your front porch, too, by filling large jars and sticking a barren branch in each; this is also ideal along a walkway or path leading up to your home.

Nestle some white lights into the greenery around the inside of your home.

Holidays

Of course, in the middle of winter decorating, you will also need to consider holiday decorating. Contrary to popular belief, winter decor need not be related to the holidays. That is not true, and putting an emphasis on decorating for the winter in lieu of decorating for the holidays will allow your decorations to be appreciated and used longer. Although most folks opt to disassemble holiday themed decor, like trees, bows, wreaths and garland, winter themed decor can actually be great to display way up until late February or early March.

Regardless of whether you decide to go "all out" or go for just a few special winter touches, you are certain to add an extra measure of warmth to your space, even when the temperature is cold outside!

If you liked this article, be sure to read this one about decorating a room with wine home decors.

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Ave Bradley admires large glass jars that could double as fishbowls at Big
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