Add Some Light To Your Life With Candles The Brilliance Of
Candles! Candles first served as the main source of light for
early civilization. They have made many changes through the
years. The candles of today are not the same candles from
hundreds of years ago. Before the introduction of wicks, early
Egyptians lit their reed torches by soaking them in molten
tallow, which is fat from sheep or cattle. Romans later
developed wick candles which they dipped into the tallow. By the
Middle Ages, beeswax was being used in the making of some
candles. The candles burned cleaner than tallow and had a more
pleasant odor than the tallow candles. However, they were more
costly and only the wealthy could afford them. In Colonial
times, the settlers found they could boil berries from the
bayberry bush to make a sweet smelling and clean burning wax for
their candles. Unfortunately, it was tedious work and it took
many berries to make just one candle. By the 18th century,
candles were being made from spermaceti, a wax which was
crystallized sperm whale oil. These candles had an even better
odor and would not bend and soften in warm weather. In 1834, a
machine was invented which mass produced molded candles. By
1850, we were using paraffin wax made from oil and coal shale.
It was processed by distilling residues of crude petroleum
refinement. Soon after, stearic acid was added to the paraffin
wax and these are still the basic ingredients of today?s
candles. Today, we have many kinds of candles to choose from. We
have candles in all different shapes, sizes, and scents. Not
only do candles add soft light to our home d?cor, they also add
tantalizing aromas which can affect our moods. We have many
aromatherapy candles to help us feel better. And how about those
candles which bring back childhood memories?There?s nothing like
a deliciously scented chocolate chip cookie or apple cinnamon
candle to warm up your kitchen on a cold winter day!
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