The magic and mystery of candles

Candles, once the primary source of artificial light has now fast changed into a decorative add on in most homes. Today, you will find unique candles of all shapes and sizes adorning the shelves of many a home.

A hand carved multi colored candle or a candelabra that holds several candles to create a stunning visual at your dinner table are just some of the different varieties that you can find. And if these failed to impress you, then a scented candle surely will.

There is nothing more enchanting than a scented candle burning in the middle of the room. It is soothing for the eye and the scent creates an ambience that cannot be beaten.

The Industry and growth

Candles have always been in demand for decorative or religious purposes. They have always been present in churches and other places of religion.
The industry has grown rapidly in the last few decades with demands surging for decorative candles. The market for candles was worth $8.4 billion in the US alone.

This shows a growth of over 14.1% when compared to the previous year. Over 80% of homes in America have purchased a candle in the year 2004.

The best one for you

However, with such a huge variety of candles, it might just be slightly confusing to choose one from the lot. Sculpted, molded, factory made and even custom made candles are available on demand. Casts made of several shapes and sizes which includes ones hands and feet are also used to make candles.

You can also choose to have candles that have multi colored light changing holders which add to the over all affect that candles produce.

The internet is a good place to start looking for candles. There are several websites each with a plethora of options when it comes to candles.