Persuasive Essay About Candles

Heat the bottom of the candle and secure it to a cardboard square on your lab counter. Light the candle and allow it to burn for several minutes. Note any changes. Briefly describe the burning candle.

Candles have been around for many years, and their purpose has changed over time. They have been used for light, ceremonies, and also for the simple purpose of making a room smell good. By typing into Google “candles,” many different companies come up. However, the very first one listed is Yankee Candle. Yankee Candle has been a favorite candle company to many people, but their popularity did not happen overnight.

Candles have been used as a source of light before electricity was discovered, and the light bulb invented. They are normally used in religious ceremonies.  Scented candles are normally used in aromatherapy. Most birthday celebrations will not be complete without blowing the candles on a birthday cake. They are most useful as a light source during power failures that occur at night, although today, battery powered torches/lanterns are a preferred alternative.

The candle maker’s job helped the rich and poor. Since, some peasants couldn’t afford beeswax candles they bought tallow candles which were made out of animal fat. The animal fat burned faster than the beeswax candles, and had a smokier flame than beeswax candles. Which is why the tallow candles were cheaper. Rich people usually bought beeswax candles because they lasted longer and were nicer than the tallow candles. Also, tallow candles gave off a foul stench.

This article focuses on the Revolutionary period of Colonial Williamsburg when candles were a primary light source in homes. At this time in history there were four primary substances used in making candles, spermaceti, tallow, beeswax, and myrtle or bayberry wax. The three latter substances were produced in Virginia. Methods of making these candles and how they were shaped are described in the article.

The candles normally used are Biosun ear candles, which are made by hand today using the traditional recipe incorporating

They can be worked for protection, divination; banishing, purification, evoking and sprinkling a small pinch of corresponding herbs into the candle flame can give more power to your spell.

Millhouse Candles has an article on their website with a timeline of candle history. “A Short History of Candles” outlines this history from 3000 BC to present. This outline is broken up into four periods, 3000 to 1 BC, 1 BC to 1500 AD, 1500 AD to 1799 AD, and 1800 AD to present. Each of these time periods contain facts about the cultures that were making candles, the materials used for the candles within the periods and a technological advancement for that time.

Texture is smooth. 3. Flame is yellow, candle wax is beginning to burn, drip and melt. A smoky odor is produced. 4.

According to the data it looks like unscented candles burn a little bit faster than scented candles but they both pretty much burn at the same rate of speed. Also one reason why the unscented candle burns quicker is because it’s not as processed as the scented candles are with all the scents and colors.

The appearance and physical features of the candle made the quantitative data very different. When the students were observing the fact that a candle needs oxygen to burn, they needed to place a 400mL beaker over the candle. One of the possible errors could be the beaker was wet or it was placed too fast over the candle and this made the flame to go out. When this process was repeated the candle flame lasted longer, this could have also

7. Sometimes candles will sit in a drawer for an entire year without being used, and may easily be broken during that time. Next time you empty a roll of paper towels, use your empty cardboard roll to store candles, labeling each tube with the color and size of candle.

*Note: This spell was designed for good luck, but you can design it for to suit your needs by the color of your candle and herb. Check the Color Correspondence and Herb Correspondence tables in the Appendix.

Affirmations and Intentions: Designed to burn for seven days, come in many colors and are usually encased in a glass sleeve. These candles can be used for any purpose. To dress and bless a seven-day candle (they don't usually come out of the glass), drill holes in the top of the candle and insert oil, then sprinkle the top with herbs and/or glitter.

Scented candles are a must and will add a relaxing atmosphere to any pampering session.