Candles & Fun
By webeishere
@webeishere (36313)
United States
November 14, 2007 12:01pm CST
I love burning candles all the time. Each day I have at least one candle burning. Most times it's for the scent. But it's also to help burn off the smoke from my cigarettes. But this is something I started once again. Many years ago back in the 70's people would place a taper candle into the neck opening of a bottle letting the wax drip onto the bottle. I loved that and started it once again. I trim the end of a taper candle then place it into the opening trying to get it to sit straight up so the wax drips evenly. I have to make sure that when I buy them I get them from the dollar store as that's about the only place now days that sells candles that aren't the drip free type. Drip free won't work Duhhh! Hahahaha! Do you remember dripping candles in bottles? Did you ever do that years ago? Do you do it now days?
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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11 responses
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
15 Nov 07
Half my family love candles, but I am concerned about the fire safety.
I am a smoker too (didn't know you were), & my daughter is ALWAYS complaining about the smell.
I like your idea of burning candles to help get rid of smoke smell.
I don't think I ever dripped candles in bottles.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
15 Nov 07
20 to a pack here in the States.
In Canada they come 25 to a pack.
And in the land down under how many per pack?
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
14 Nov 07
My what a blast from the past. The two of us are of an age where we're from the crazy, Woodstock generation..LOL. Nope can't say I ever did the candle bottle thing though even in my hippie rebellious days, but I do burn a lot of candles now. I do have to be careful with candles though due to my two "children", that is my kitties and no doubt they would knock a bottle candle over..so nope, no can do. :(
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
14 Nov 07
Hey you copied from me again!LOL I burn at least a couple candles during the day and several more at night. Especially in the winter time. I burn them for the scent too. I like vanilla. I just got a new one and its called birthday cake. It smells so good. And its making me hungry right about now.heheheheh I remember the candles that would drip. Are you saying they dont make them anymore?
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
14 Nov 07
Now wait a second. I've told you many many times, you copy from
me. HAHAHAHA!! All the time too. Hee hee. J/K I love scented
candles. My fave are Vanilla and Cinnamon scented. Most taper
candles now days are drip free. Uggghh. I've found ones that
drip at various dollar stores though.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@princeworthy (1909)
• United States
14 Nov 07
I remember my parents doing this with candles. I have thought about it but have never done it. Maybe when I get my own place I will get a couple of bottles and make them candle holders for my end table. Thanks for the reminder of a cute decorating idea Grandpa Bob!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
14 Nov 07
They are awesome looking once the bottle gets completely covered.
I use various colors of candles as well to add flavor so to speak.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@OURDEW (4809)
• United States
14 Nov 07
Wow Garndpa Bob, I forgot all about that. My mom did that a lot in the 70's. I am going to find a bottle and do that because I have never done that myself and I always liked it when she did. Great idea! I'm going to remind my mom about it too.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
14 Nov 07
You're welcome. I love my little waxy coke bottle. HAHAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@leeesa (884)
• United States
15 Nov 07
I hate to admit that I'm old enough to remember that! But candles aren't really good for you. Burning paraffin candles is like burning diesel fuel in your home! The soot produced can cause adverse reactions to those with asthma and allergies and it's bad for children and pets. Now you need to visit my webpage to see a safer alternative! (shameless plug) www.aromasplendor.com
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
15 Nov 07
I burn soy candles not parafin.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@foxyfire33 (10005)
• United States
14 Nov 07
I guess I'm a little young for this because I've never heard of it! It sounds kind of neat though. I'm just a little confused...how does the wax drip into the bottle? Isn't the candle blocking the opening or am I just missing something? LOL
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@foxyfire33 (10005)
• United States
14 Nov 07
OK never mind, I got it now...ONTO the bottle not INTO...geez, my blond is showing today!
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@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
15 Nov 07
I've never done that but I do see them for sale in some stores. Sorry, but if I'm going to pay a ridiculous price for a bottle candle, I'll make it myself.
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@3lilangels (4639)
• United States
15 Nov 07
wow my parents use to do that back then when i was little,i liked it though so maybe i will try that one day.i thought it was pretty neat.pattie
@cardlover (21)
• Canada
15 Nov 07
haha! fires are like the best things in the world!
i used to wake up so early, just to play with fire and candle haha
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
15 Nov 07
Did you say fire? HAHAHA! Here's a photo of one of my many bonfires I have in my backyard. I love watching the flickering flames.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@cardlover (21)
• Canada
18 Nov 07
loool,
fire, i made a campfire in my backyard, i got so happy when the fire went higher than my height!
@justthegratefuldead (58)
• United States
15 Nov 07
Hey Grandpa,
Are there any types of candles that you use to reduce "smoke odors" that work better than most....I also smoke, but can't stand the "after effects"
thanks
