Thread: Dripless candles

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Wasn't sure where to post this, but thought maybe someone on this board might have some insight on this.

Has anyone ever heard of or used dripless taper candles? I think I've used them years ago on a clients project, but I don't remember where they came from. I went into a SampleHouse last year and asked about them and they looked at me like I was crazy!

I'm just trying to figure out how to use taper candles without getting wax all over everything. I know it can be removed w/ some work, but I'd rather not even have to deal w/ it.

Any ideas on how to deal with candle wax? Especially when you have candles burning thru your entire party.....that creates a lot of melted wax! Yikes!!

RedSonja, I have included a link to Colonial candles. Last year I bought the entire remaining stock from a hardware store that was closing. They may be a little expensive, and you may find some cheaper elsewhere. I had - I don't know - around 20 candles going last year and no drips. Not even on the white tablecloth.

Good luck in your search.

http://www.colonialcandle.com/hallow...partmentid=101

I have always heard that if you keep non-dripless candles in the freezer before burning, they won't drip & make a mess. I've done this & can't really recall whether it worked or not.

Also beeswax candles don't seem to drip like regular candles.

I've used dripless candles. They are exactly what they say they are: Dripless.

While dripless candles can be expensive, you can make you own candles dripless.

Soak the candles in a solution of salt and water for 24 hours. I don't remember the proportions.

At the end of the 24 hours, your candles will be dripless.

Been doing this for years.

Good luck

Yes...I have soaked candles in salt water also..... it really does work!

Cool! Thanks for the salt water idea, I'm definitely going to try that! If not, I'll look into Colonial Candle.

Thanks guys, you ROCK!!

I've never heard of dripless candles. That's one reason i switched to led battery operated candles and led tea lights. I hated cleaning up the mess and possibly ruining things. I will definitely have to try the salt water soaking and see how that works. Thanks for posting about it redsonja and everyone else for the great idea!