Candle Sleeves
Candle sleeves are a great way to enhance the look of an otherwise plain candle. Candles are often used as decorative items and ornaments as much as they are used for lighting, so it is important to keep your candles looking presentable. With many candles, the plain look can become drab and boring. To spice your candles up a bit, consider adding some candle sleeves.
The idea the candle sleeve is pretty straightforward. The decorative sleeve slips onto the base of the candle, displaying a fancy pattern or design. Beyond that, the function of candle sleeves depends upon the type of candle you are using and for what purpose it serves.
For classic wax candles, candle sleeves are generally made from beeswax. This allows each sleeve to burn down with the candle. The design for these candle sleeves is often an image of a melting candle, which matches the actual candle you are putting the sleeve on. This is a great option because candles do not burn down as evenly and as beautifully as we might want them to, so having a faux candle on the candle sleeve presents the illusion of symmetry. To an unprimed observer, it will simply look like your candles naturally melt in an even and consistent pattern.
These candle sleeves can also be used for electric candles. For electric candles, the candle sleeves are usually made of plastic or another material, but contain the same melting candle appearance. This creates illusion of your electric candle melting down the wax as a normal candle would. It is a very stylish effect that is very commonly used in chandeliers. Your guests might not even realize that your candles are not actually burning!
With electric candles, you will often see many other designs available in addition to the melting candle. Plastic candle sleeves often come in a number of bright and decorative patterns and designs which are bound to impress your guests and liven the look of your candles.
And though candle sleeves can be used to accentuate your candles, it may not be the sleeve itself that decorates the candle. Many use glass candle sleeves as protection so they can place other ornamental materials around the candle. A good idea is to use a large, transparent, flat-bottomed bowl and place your candle inside, then place a glass candle sleeve around it. You can then safely add other items like flowers, leaves, and other ornaments into the bowl, around the candle. This protects the items from hot wax and flame and makes for a beautiful centerpiece.
Candle sleeves are handy accessories to have which can dramatically increase the appeal of your candles. However, not all candle sleeves are alike and each will serve a very different purpose, depending on what you are looking for. The ultimate function your candle sleeves serve will generally be determined by the type of candle you have and how it should be decorated. Check online and at local candle suppliers for more information and ideas about how candle sleeves can enhance your candles.
Current Candle Sleeves Items on Ebay:
BIG BEAUTIFUL CANDLE SLEEVE - - - FALL LEAVES DECO
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Bath Body Works SILVER HEARTS CANDLE SLEEVE fits Slatkin 14.5 oz 3 wick candles
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Male Pleasure Sleeve, Personal Lubricant, Edible Massage Candle & More
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NEW~Bath & Body Works~Sm GINGERBREAD MAN Candle Holder/Sleeve for 4oz Candles
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NEW Bath & Body Works Silver Metal Candle Holder Sleeve ♥ Tropical ♥ SUMMER
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BATH AND BODY WORK CANDLE SLEEVE SILVER COLOR SNOWMAN, TREE, SNOW FLAKES
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