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Gold Candle Uses


In this post I’d like to talk a little bit about Gold Candles. Gold candles are obviously made out of gold but make a great candle for decorating for all types of events and interior design projects. Candles that are gold in color often represent a 50th wedding anniversary and are also great for any family gathering or people in a relationship embracing their everlasting love.

Acquiring gold candles can be pretty straightforward considering there are many varieties and choices out there. Many retailers have a short supply of gold candles on their shelves so heading out online may be your best bet in those situations. The internet holds many different options for gold candles. Plus online you can shop from the comforts of your own home and just click and ship.

Making a gold candle usually involves adding dyes which are infused into the wax. Both soy and paraffin candles are found in this variety.  If scented is what you’re looking for then you can find that as well but most will be unscented. Most are available in every possible shape and size to suit your needs. Tapers for more formal decor or votives type for small uses. As mentioned above you can even get small birthday gold candles for a 50th wedding anniversary cake.

 Solid colored gold candles are available but you can also get candles with many varieties that have a single base type color, like blue, white or red  that has a gold on the outside with multicolored accents. You can even go all out and get candles with words or stencils on them to enhance your decorative environment.

One thing to think about if you choose the color gold for your candles is candle holders that will fit your decorative goal. Most will just assume that gold candle holders would be the obvious choice but if you try silver or blank you’ll find that they look much better. Another good choice is a type of clear crystal or glass which will bounce the light off from the base to the candle and will give you a unique look to your candles. Gold floating candles placed in a bowl of water is also has a cool look to it when the light shines into the bowl and out onto the gold of the floating candles. To close gold candles can create a great environment for any occasion.