Traditional Candle Holders

 

 

The history, use and value of candles – candle carving

Candle carving seems very impressive, but in fact to carve and colour a candle is very simple and makes a lovely gift for many occasions

The history, use and value of candles – removing candle wax – the cold method

Sometimes the hot wax removal method isn’t suitable, so here’s the system for getting rid of wax spills and drips.

The history, use and value of candles – decorating with candles

Place a floral arrangement or gathered natural materials like branches, gourds or shells around candlesticks to add width and colour to your display but remember that for safety, the candle socket must be well above flammable decorations to keep them out of the flame zone.

Garden Lighting - lighting the garden without lights

While the obvious choice is to use lights to change certain aspects of your garden, you can save both money and effort by exploring other ways to change the ambience and light levels in your garden.

Garden Lighting - security

A recent report by the UK Institute of Lighting Engineers makes miserable reading for many people who have installed security lights in their gardens.

Garden Lighting - lighting for parties

While you can actually just pick up your table lamps

Garden Lighting - built in lighting

Garden lights have to be sturdier than their interior versions to withstand continuous exposure to the elements. The connectors, fittings and bulbs all have to be heavy duty, waterproof and weatherproof.

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