candles

  • You’re Burning Your Candles Wrong

    You’re Burning Your Candles Wrong

    You’re probably familiar with the annoying ring of unmelted wax that sometimes develops on larger candles. It’s called “tunnelling,” and it’s not just ugly — it decreases a candle’s lifespan and makes it harder to actually use.


  • 14 Decorative Candles That Are Almost Too Fancy to Set Fire To

    14 Decorative Candles That Are Almost Too Fancy to Set Fire To

    When I first moved into my sharehouse, I would often find myself staring at the empty nooks and shelves in my room yearning for some pops of colour to bring them to life. While coffee table books and those cute acrylic vases were a nice option, in theory, the most cost effective and fitting piece…


  • No, You’re Not Meant to Burn These Beautiful Body Candles

    No, You’re Not Meant to Burn These Beautiful Body Candles

    By now, you’ve probably seen body candles all over social media. Busts and sculptures of both the naked female and male form are nothing new — they’ve been a part of the art world since the beginning of time. But these days, the naked body is really having a moment in home décor. You can…


  • Turn Used Candle Jars Into Mini Planters

    Turn Used Candle Jars Into Mini Planters

    Some people put a lot of thought into buying candles. They may use words like “burn time,” “musky” and “throw” to describe how they make their selections. But even though it’s really all about the scent, it can be hard to resist candles that come in aesthetically pleasing jars — and Big Candle knows that.