Are
you trying to decide between tea light and votive candles? Well that
decision basically comes down to three factors: cost, burn time & clean up.
Tea lights and Votives are among the cheapest and effective way
to add ambiance to an event or décor. These designs and dim lighting can add
appeal immediately. But have you ever wondered why they have different names
when they have the same purpose?
First, consider the burning time of each product. Because
the tea lights are small, the burning time is limited, usually 4-5 hours with the exemption of MEGA Tea-light. While Votive candles are tall-at least 2-3 inches taller-and therefore
will burn for a longer time.
The choice between the two depends on your decoration and
how long the candle needs to last. For example, short-term use (such as meditation, essential oils, religious meetings or ceremonies) may require tea lights. However,
long-lasting events such as parties, weddings, receptions, meetings or romantic dinners
require votive candles.
Tea-light
A typical tea-light is made mostly of white wax, which is
molded into a circle and poured into a small metal or clear cup. Because the flame and wax
are contained in a metal or plastic cup, a T-light candle is smaller and more
versatile. You can put them in any type of Tea light holder, when the wax is
consumed, there will be no residue left in container. You just throw the cup out.
Votives
Votive Candles have a low melting point and should be placed
in an appropriate candle holder. The wax can be completely melted (liquefied)
to the surface of the holder, and then completely “consumed” by the burning wick.
Since the votive is directly melted on the surface of the holder, you want the inside of the holder to
be tapered or bowl-shaped so that the liquid wax can converge toward the center
and be sucked onto the wick, and then burn off on the wick. The liquid wax will
not move to the wick, and when the wick is completely burned out, you will
leave a pile of unused wax to clean up.
Next, you need to consider the cleanup of each option. Since
the tea-light is housed in a separate metal or plastic container, it is easy to
burn and discard without any cleaning. When one T-light burns out, you only
need to remove the metal tin from the candle holder and replace it with another
one. On the other hand if you need to replace a votive , the remaining wax must
be melted and then safely removed from the candle holder.
Finally, consider the cost. Tea lights are much cheaper than Votive candles. Some customers, such as religious institutions and spas, order candles in large quantities. If you need a lot of candles, and you only need to make each candle last for a short time, a tea light is a good choice.
Votives price are higher but the service life is much
longer. The type of candle you need depends largely on your intended use and
the burning time required.
Don't matter the atmosphere you’re trying to create, candles
help you add a touch of class and calm to your space!
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1 Comments
Francesca Gagluardi
Candlelight is an Essential part of your table! It's just that simple........I'm sure we can all agree that lighting does affect the mood so choosing the right kind of candle does matter. Understanding the difference is important so that we are comforted relax with the ambient of candlelight
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