Candles, incense, and even deodorant are linked with cancer. What can I use to make my house smell nice that hasn't already been proven to make me sick? [more inside]
posted by lexfri on Aug 31, 2009 - 42 answers

Will a recycling depot accept my waxy bottles? [more inside]
posted by futureisunwritten on Jul 5, 2009 - 2 answers

My friends keep bees...they have a ton of beeswax lying around. How do you make candles out of raw beeswax?
posted by QAF on Mar 13, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I find the Harry Winston of candles? [more inside]
posted by DulcineaX on Mar 5, 2009 - 12 answers

What type of wax and wick should I use to refill empty glass seven-day candles? [more inside]
posted by ottereroticist on Feb 28, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I buy Hanukkah candles tomorrow in Brooklyn- as close to Brooklyn Heights as possible?
posted by cheerwine on Dec 21, 2008 - 2 answers

Somewhere to buy nice candles in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by flashboy on Nov 16, 2008 - 5 answers

Candles vs fluorescent light bulbs smackdown: which produces more greenhouse gases? Which one is environmentally friendlier when you figure in all the emissions? [more inside]
posted by storybored on Sep 11, 2008 - 19 answers

Where can I find inexpensive Scandinavian garden candles in the U.S.? [more inside]
posted by sixpack on Apr 7, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I safely remove candle wax from metal baking sheets so that a) the surfaces of the baking sheets don't get scratched, and b) they're food-safe again? [more inside]
posted by mudpuppie on Feb 14, 2008 - 17 answers

My wife makes centerpieces for weddings and parties. I am posting here to ask the community's help in locating a product she needs. She is trying to find clear, floating, gel candles. I have searched high and low but have yet to find them. Many places sell gel for making your own candles, and also many places sell colored floating gel candles, but none seem to carry clear gel floating candles. Where can I get these candles for her? She is on a time crunch so if the vendor is in the Los Angeles area, that would be even better. [more inside]
posted by Ezrie on Jun 12, 2007 - 5 answers

Question about birthday party scene in the movie Guinevere. [more inside]
posted by JigSawMan on Feb 20, 2007 - 1 answer

Not-so-girly Girly-Man Filter: Help a Canadian find scented candles that won't clash with his Y-chromosome. [more inside]
posted by CKmtl on Feb 5, 2007 - 20 answers

I'm seeking a good New Age/Green/Hippie store in Chicago (northside preferred). [more inside]
posted by verysleeping on Oct 20, 2006 - 7 answers

Is making your own soaps/lotions/oils/candles/etc. worth the time and trouble? [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Oct 14, 2006 - 14 answers

I am going to be selling my wares at an outdoor arts and crafts show in a couple of weeks. This show usually gets a turnout of anywhere from 20,000 to 60,000 people, depending on the weather. I am looking for suggestions on making this a success. [more inside]
posted by Ostara on Oct 8, 2006 - 21 answers

What are the best scented candles? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Jan 15, 2006 - 28 answers

Can anyone give me some advice on where to get Hanukkah/menorah candles today, here in Salem, Oregon? Specifically, anyone know if the big box stores, or Hallmark, etc. are carrying them. Normally me mum has sent them but not to be this year...
posted by docpops on Dec 24, 2005 - 12 answers

What sorts of things do scented candles put into the air? I am wondering whether or not they release some sort of chemicals that might be harmful to one's lungs and also if anything is released that might create a film/buildup or cause problems for electronics, etc.
posted by weretable and the undead chairs on Dec 14, 2005 - 10 answers

Candles. Recently I've discovered the joy of using mainly candles at night to light my house, especially when I'm just relaxing watching TV or on the computer. I use mainly pillar and votive candles. I have two problems with candles.

1) The flame flickers heavily (I've been told to trim my wicks to alleviate this)
2) The candles constantly go out, because there is huge concave shape in the candle as the candle burns. Should I trim the candle somehow?
posted by patrickje on Jun 7, 2004 - 13 answers