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03 January 2016

Luminary Candles Create Perfect Ambiance

By Kathleen Ward


Whether decorating for a holiday, hosting an outdoor party, creating a romantic wedding setting, paying tribute, or just wanting to spice up a room, creative lighting is important for setting the mood. The type of illumination used will have an impact on how bright, how long and how steady the light is. Luminary candles are a great way to add ambiance to any occasion.

These products are often set inside a variety of different casings. Some popular choices for these coverings are paper or vellum bags, hollowed wax cylinders, mason jars, beveled glass and plastic tubes, all of varied styles. They add light to the object which, depending on design, will bring a particular atmosphere to a room, space or event.

Generating a unique mix of soothing and brightness, this particular light source can give any occasions a special energy. The same product is capable of bringing fun and excitement to one event while shedding a reflective, romantic or subdued air across another. In order to meet a variety of safety concerns and needs, there are a multitude of styles available.

Tealights are a very classic form of this type of product, providing a traditional flickering glow that burns for a few hours. They are typically made of wax and poured into round tin containers that are about 2" in diameter and about 1/2" deep. These should only be used under steady supervision because although the open flame is generally very low, it can pose a safety risk if the encasement in which it is being used gets overturned.

Those who desire a natural light with a longer duration, may consider a liquid fueled source as a good option. Products of this sort consist of a wick, which is extended from and saturated by oil that is housed in a glass container with a metal lid to prevent leakage. Many types of such lamps are available, designed to be used anywhere and with duration ranges from a single hour up to 24.

Certain precautionary measures must always taken when it comes of using this particular style of products. They should not be left without supervision as they are prone to fire risk if sand, or other flame retardant substance, is not used to prevent it from being knocked over. Because the source is live burning, it should be blocked from wind sources and flammable debris.

An available alternative is the flameless variety that offers the same brightness and flicker but without the risk of causing fire. These are typically round discs topped by an LED bulb that can be set to give off the natural looking pulse, or to emit a steady burn. They may be either battery powered or electrical and last much longer than all other styles.

Whichever option one decides best suits their needs and provides the preferred atmosphere, using these lighting sources inside decorative casings can make any event truly special. The flickering glow gives guests that warm feeling one often experiences sitting in front of an open pit flame or fireplace. Ambiance is a key part to the success of any occasion and these products are a great way to get the desired effect.




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