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CANDLES AND GUNS

Bob Pearcy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:21:01 +0000

I hear a lot of talk about how candles have caused so many fires. But, in my minds eye, candles are like guns. Guns don’t kill, neither do candles start fires. It is people who shoot the gun and people who lite the candles. It is irresponsible people who start the fire, not the candle.

We all know to burn candles away from drafts, fans, or vents. How about putting them too close to curtains, places where they can be knocked off, places where children or animals can get to them.

Also, consider the surface you place them. I usually place on metal of some sort. Don’t forget to check the jar the candle is in. Is the container a cheap, thin glass?

But, more important than anything, are you the sort of person who forgets to put the candle out when going to bed or leaving? If that is the case, maybe you should purchase a melter and use melts for your fragrance. But then again, what do you do if the lights go out and no candle around.

So, just like guns, candles can be equally dangerous. But only due to the handler.

Oregon Street Candle Co.

Interesting Facts About Candles

Bob Pearcy — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:13:30 +0000

Candle users say they most frequently burn candles in the living room (42%), followed by the kitchen (18%) and the bedroom (13%).
Fragrance is by far the most important characteristic impacting candle purchases today, with three-fourths of candle buyers saying it is “extremely important” or “very important” in their selection of a candle.
Candle purchasers say they view candles as an appropriate gift for the holidays (76%), as a housewarming gift (74%), a hostess/dinner party gift (66%), a thank you (61%) and as adult birthday gifts (58%).

Reply to “A Little Education”

Bob Pearcy — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:15:40 +0000

Eddy,
I’m glad you posted this because I didn’t know what they were either. All I have to do is the marketing but you have to know all about the fragrances and the top notes and middle notes and bottom notes, but what about the accord? These things sound like musical notes so why don’t they call it just a “chord” like in music?
Anyway I am glad you are there to do all the hard work of knowing all these technical things and how to mix up fragrances and different colors which all go into the candle making process.
And then you make the candles too.
Bob

A Little Education

Bob Pearcy — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:14:12 +0000

Ever wonder what those detailed fragrance descriptions actually mean? What exactly is a top note, middle note and an accord? Here are a few definitions that might be helpful.

What is a Top Note?

This is the part of the fragrance that is created to attract you. It’s the first impression when you smell the fragrance for the first time at the opening of the bottle. The top note doesn’t last long.

What is a Middle Note?

This is the heart of the fragrance. The character and personality of the fragrance. It follows the top note and brings the accord of the fragrance. The accord being the part of a fragrance that makes it different from the other fragrances. Usually made by a fine blend of several specific raw materials.

What is a Bottom Note?

This is the part of the fragrance that determines the longevity of the blend. It is responsible for the lasting effect.

What is an Accord?

The accord of a fragrance is the characteristic smell that makes it recognizable and different. A well-balanced blend of a few raw materials, natural or synthetic, that acts like a logo or signature. You always remember it!