Information About Gel Candles

I'm sure most of you know how popular candles are right now. You can find them in stores all over. However, candles are no longer mostly made of paraffin, also known as wax. One of the fastest growing candles right now is gel candles.

Since these candles are so unique and different, many people haven't heard of these candles or of the benefits gel provides. As more and more people are becoming informed, gel candles become more desirable. The gel itself is made of a mineral oil and a resin. Once the candle is made, it feels as though it's made of a jello substance.

There are many benefits to owning a gel candle. For starters, they burn longer. About one ounce of gel burns 13 hours LONGER than a normal wax candle. So you can enjoy the candle much longer than those who choose to stick with regular wax candles. As well as burning longer, the gel is able to hold a very high amount of scent. Scent is usually one of the most crucial requirements for the particular candles a person will want to buy. Many people love how the scent can fill up the entire room and gel candles are able to do just that.

Another great thing about gel candles is the fact that they are transparent. If you put them in front of lights and windows, that alone will allow the candles to glow. One common design in candles are the bubbles. The bubbles actually reflect the light from the wick, which also helps the candle to glow. Certain candles can contain many bubbles, while other have very little. That is mostly up to the candle maker to decide.

The designs that gel allows are just spectacular. They really allow the creator to use as much creativity and imagination as they want. Some of the most popular types of gel candles are seascape ones. Gel allows objects such as fish to be embedded into the gel. All the embeds that I use are glass, ceramic, rocks or natural objects like sand and sea shells. There are many different types of embeds, so that are a lot of interesting candles that can be designed. That is probably one of the most important aspects of gel candles that makes these candles as great and unique as they are.

Wax candles are sometimes almost impossible to clean up when you get down to the bottom of the jar. Gel candles don't have that problem at all. When you finally get down to the bottom of your jar, clean up is a breeze. All you have to do is peel the gel out of the bottom and toss it away. The great thing is, you can often reuse the jars for many different purposes.

More specifically, I choose to make my candles in unique jars and glasses. You can buy normal candles in most stores. I am able to make candles out of jars like wine glasses and martini glasses. Having different types of jars can really add to the decor of a room and express a person's type of style.

I realize that since these candles are not mass produced, it is easy for a person to find a design they love, but not the color or vice versa. That is why I am giving you the opportunity to have a candle made just how you like. For example, you can choose a solid color, a multi-layered one or even one with embedded objects. I will work as best I can to create the perfect candle for you. Thank you for visiting my website, and I hope that you have found gel candles as fascinating as I have.