Description
A glass candle is a candle that is either:
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Poured into a glass container or vessel (jar, votive, tumbler, jar with lid etc.), or
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A candle where the glass plays a decorative/functional role (e.g. glass walls, glass enclosure)
In most cases, “glass candles” refers to the first: candles in glass jars or containers. The glass serves both aesthetic and functional purposes (safe containment of wax, slower cooling, decorative presentation).
Key Features & Components
Here are the typical parts and features of a glass candle and what attributes to expect:
| Component | Typical Options / Features |
|---|---|
| Wax type | Often soy wax, paraffin wax, beeswax, or blends (e.g. soy + coconut). Some brands promote “clean” or “non-toxic” wax. Example: Llum’s glass candles are 100% soy wax. Llum |
| Fragrance / Scent | Unscented or scented. Scents can range from floral, woody, vanilla, spice etc. Fragrance load (how much fragrance oil) varies by brand. Stronger scents might mean more heating of wax. |
| Glass Vessel | Votives, jars, tumblers, thick or thin glass, transparent or frosted, colored, with decorative lids etc. Some glass vessels are reusable once the wax is used up. |
| Wick | Usually cotton wicks. Sometimes multiple wicks (if large jar) for even burning. Wick size must be matched to the jar diameter to avoid excessive heat to glass. |
| Burn Time | Depends on size (amount of wax), wax type, wick, and how well you burn it (e.g. trimming wick, letting wax melt across surface). Often glass jar candles have burn times of 30-50 hours or more (for medium/large sizes). E.g. Llum glass soy candles list ~30-50 h. Llum |
| Weight / Size | Weight of wax + glass, dimensions (diameter × height). Larger jars hold more wax and burn longer. Example: a 200 g glass jar candle by WickBond has ~40 hours burn time. wickbond.com |
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