SOFTCANDLE

SoftCandle

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A reference companion to the museum — the craft of candle making, the waxes and fragrances that scent a candle, candle care and safety, and the traditions of candlelight. Every entry, image, and fact is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.

Candle Making

From wax to wick — waxes and wicks, molds and containers, melting points and dyes, and the craft of pouring a candle.

11 entries

Waxes & Fragrance

Scent and substance — fragrance and essential oils, aromatherapy, lavender and vanilla, and the waxes that carry a scent.

9 entries

Candle Care & Safety

Burn safely — fire safety and the flame, soot and smoke, wick trimming and snuffers, and caring for a candle.

12 entries

Candle Traditions

Festivals of light — Diwali and Hanukkah, Candlemas and Advent, votives and vigils, and candlelight across cultures.

11 entries