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Pillar
Candles are solid and self standing. Their shapes are typically
round, but also come in square,
rectangular, hexagonal, and other designs. Some may have more
than one wick. Heat resistant candle bases or stands must be
used.
Floating
Candles have a low, stable profile and are designed to float on water.
They vary in form from simple, smooth designs to elaborate,
realistic shapes.
Votive
Candles are normally 2 1/2" high and usually square or cylindrical in
shape. They are burned safely in small, heat resistant, glass
containers to control the liquefied wax, as the candles
burn.
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Taper or
Dinner Candles as they are also called, are usually 3/4"
to 1" in diameter, ranging from 6" - 18" tall. Tapers need to be
securely set in an appropriately designed candle holder, which will
keep them in an upright position for proper and safe
burning.
Container or
Filled Candles are non-flammable, heat resistant
containers which are filled with wax and wick. Containers
such as heat resistant glass jars and ceramic pottery are commonly
used.
Tealight
Candles are usually about 1 1/2" in diameter and around 3/4" high
inside a cylindrical metal container. These small filled candles
are used in food warmers or as candles in a tealight
holder.
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Gel
Candles are produced from gelled
mineral oils or gelled, synthetic hydrocarbons. They are
transparent, rubbery and are usually poured into various shaped
containers. Gels can also be made rigid enough to retain and
support their own shape.
Specialty
Candles may be found in any three dimensional shape imaginable.
They can be molded or sculpted by hand and are mostly for
decorative use.
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Luminaria Candles are
for use outdoors. They are placed in a container which is
filled with sand.
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