3. What candles could I choose for my bathroom?

Look for aromatherapy candles in relaxing scents such as lavender and honeysuckle especially for the bath.

4. What sizes should I choose?

Long, slim tapers suggest refinement; votive candles have a warm and cheery effect; tea lights suggest simple elegance; and tall, thick candles ' especially when brightly colored and decorated - can create a festive atmosphere. A modest arrangement of small candles of varying heights will create a warm, romantic and soothing effect, and will provide as much light as a large, more imposing candle.

5. What colors should I choose?

Match or contrast the candle color with your decor. Or choose only white candles. A dozen of them in mismatched holders looks fantastic.

6. Where should I place candles?

• Make sure that all candles are placed in secure, heat resistant holders.
• Place candles on a steady table and make sure nothing is too close to the flames.
• Avoid placing candles in small enclosed areas, such as in closets or between bookshelves.
• Avoid putting candles in windows or near doorways. If the candles start a fire, your exit could
  be blocked.

7. How could I light candles safely?

• Do not leave a burning candle unattended.
• Keep wick trimmed to 1/4" while burning. Flame height should be no higher than 1"
• Keep candle out of reach of children and pets.
• Do not burn near drafts or flammable objects. A draft will cause your candle to burn unevenly
  and smoke.
• Check candles often to make sure they haven't burned down too low.

8. How could I light candles for best burning performance?

Trim the wick to 1/4-inch length before lighting a candle. A long wick can emit smoke and burn faster. For best burning performance only burn candle for 2-3 hours at a time.

9. How could I extinguish candles safely?

To extinguish a candle, dip the wick into the liquid wax, using a non-flammable instrument. Never blow out a flame, as this creates excess smoke and soot. Extinguish the candle when it has burned to about 2 inches from the candleholder's rim.

10. What's special caution for lighting candles?

Candles when burned release toxins into the air that can irritate sensitive lungs. Make sure you have good ventilation in your house before lighting a candle - especially with an asthmatic around. Also be considerate that asthmatics may be in addition allergic to the scent you're burning. Hyacinth may smell divine to you, but I speak from experience that it sets off many an asthmatic!

11. How to burn candles evenly?

Turn off fans, keep the candles away from drafts or circulation vents and air conditioners, trim the wick to 1/8" before burning, let them burn no more than 3 hours, even put a candle ring sitting on top of the candle when it burns to keep the wax on the sides from becoming uneven.

12. How to burn pillar candles?

Burn a pillar candle in such a way as to prevent it from burning straight down the center. The first time you burn a pillar candle, let the pool of wax extend to the outside of it, burning the candle one hour for every inch in diameter.

13. How to keep candles looking glossy and new?

To keep a candle looking glossy and new, gently rub its surface with mineral spirits and a soft cloth.

14. How to extend the life of tapers?

To extend the life of tapers, wrap them in aluminum foil (to protect against moisture) and place in your refrigerator when not in use.

15. How to retain the fragrance of scented candles?

Replace lids on scented candles when not being burned. This will help the candles retain their fragrance.

16. How to make regular candle dripless?

Make dripless candles from any regular candle by soaking it in a solution of water and table salt. Add about 1/2 tablespoon of salt for every 2 cups of water. Soak candle for 24 hours.

17. How to remove wax from candle holders easily?

To remove wax from a votive or other candle holder, just put it in the freezer for an hour or so. Once it's frozen, the wax will literally fall out by itself. Be careful if your votive is metal, use a cloth when removing it from the freezer.

18. How to decorate candles

• Use any candle as your base. Find a color that contrasts with the materials you are using as
  decoration for the most striking effects.
• Arrange objects you want to add to the candle. Beads, doilies, lace, seashells, colored glass or
  sand, and mosaic tiles are among the myriad objects you can use.
• Put a chunk of wax into the top of a double boiler and set the heat on high. Stir frequently.
• Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of the wax. Turn off the heat when the
  paraffin reaches 180 degrees F.
• Dip a paintbrush into the hot wax and then dab a bit of wax onto the object you want to apply to
  the candle.
• Press the object quickly onto the candle.
• Allow it to cool and voil.

19. How to make a decorative candlescape?

Buy 3 or more candles and place them on a decorative candle plate as a grouping. When creating a candlescape, stick with the same color for all of your candles, or use different shades of one color.Or, if you have already have a set color scheme you use to decorate your home, use those colors for candles. Use candles that vary in shape, height, width and texture. To add a rustic touch, fill the remaining exposed surface of the candle plate with natural colored stones or sand. (Decorative stones and sand can be purchased in a craft store or a home and garden center).
As you can see, candlescapes are very easy to create and look great even when they aren't lit. Candlescapes are perfect for the center of your coffee table or as a centerpiece for your dinner table.

20. Should I light a candle in the powder room?

Yes! It adds such a warm and inviting touch! You will like to enjoy how cozy it makes the room feel. It's a simple way to give a special feeling of coziness to you and your family when you are in there!

21. How to enhance the look of my candles?

Just with Mirrors! Place burning candles by mirrors to reflect their beauty and light. This is an effective way to make it look like you have twice the amount of candles. This adds more beautiful glowing light that reflects out into your room and also adds a beautiful sense of depth to your decor.

22. I have many exactly the same votive candles, how to decorate my home with them?

Make a modern line of candles. If you just have more than ten votive candles that are exactly the same....the same height, width, texture, etc. Then buy just the same account simple glass votive holders to use with your candles. Again, make sure you get the matching holders. Light the candles in their holders in a straight line down the center of your coffee table or dinner table. The line of candles creates such a fabulous look.

23. How to make Wedding Candle Centerpieces?

Find a large plate to serve as the candle holder. You can choose a plate in your wedding colors or within the theme of your wedding. Next choose some different sized and/or shaped candles to place on top of your plate candle holder. Cut some ribbon to fit around the candle with the 2 ends draping past the center. Use a sticker or button to fasten the ribbon together and to the candle.
A wedding candle centerpieces makes an eye-pleasing assortment of candles in the center of your table and adds a flare of romance to your wedding reception.

24. How to light the Menorah?

• Place the menorah in a central spot in your home where all who pass can see its glow.
• Recite the following blessing at nightfall on the first day of Hanukkah before you light the candle
  on the far right: "Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with
  his commandments and commanded us to kindle the lights of Hanukkah."
• Light the shamash, or service candle, and then use it to light the candle, or oil wick, on the far
  right of the menorah. As you do so, say the following: "Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of
  the universe, who performed miracles for our ancestors, at this season, in days past." Replace
  the shamash in its holder and let both candles glow until they burn themselves out.
• Add the following shehechiyanu blessing only on the first night of Hanukkah: "Blessed are you,
  Lord our God, King of the universe, who gave us life and kept us and delivered us to this time."
• Light two candles on the second night, keeping in mind that you always light from left to right
  using the shamash.
• Continue with three candles on the third night in the same fashion, and continue doing this each
  night until, on the eighth night, all eight candles are burning brightly (nine, including the
  shamash).On each night, repeat the first two blessings quoted above.