Interesting Candle Uses

Candles have always been used as a source of light when it's dark.  It too is often used in decorating birthday cakes, creating a romantic atmosphere and in aromatherapy.  The interesting news is that candles can be used in so many fun and different ways.  Let's list down the ways:

 

Vanilla Coated Pillar Candles -
So Many handy uses!

• Waterproofing. There are instances where the labels on the packages get smeared caused by the weather.  Candles can remedy that.  After writing the recipient's address using a felt tip pen, rub a candle over the label.  You can also do that with your recipe cards so it won’t get destroyed if you happen to accidentally spill something on it in the kitchen.

• Fun Secret Messages. Do you recall those childhood days when you create those codes so others wouldn't understand what you've written? You can do that with candles too.  On a piece of paper, write your message using the candle and hand it over to your friend.  For your friend to know what your message is, you can ask her to use watercolor paints so she gets to read what you've written.

The humble candle. Not just a source of light.

• Magic Drawings.  For kids with toddlers, this can be a great art activity at home.  Draw an object or a shape on paper and ask your toddler to color the entire sheet so he could identify what you've drawn.  It could be a fun way of teaching different objects and colors using candle magic!

• Don’t you just hate slicing onions?  I do.  Everytime I do I feel as if I just finished watching a really heartbreaking movie. With candles, you don’t have to go through all the drama.  Light the candle and place it near the chopping board.  The gas emitted by the onions will be drawn to the flame instead of going to your eyes.  Try it and you’ll be glad that you did.

• Stuck Zip. If the zipper on your bag or on your jeans is stuck, candles can do the trick.  Lightly rub a candle on the teeth on both sides and that should smooth the way.

• Stuck Drawer. Say goodbye to stuck drawers that are hard to open.  I know.  It can get pretty annoying.  The solution -- rub the candle along the runners and your drawers should open with ease.

Candles are one versatile object that can be useful in so many ways.  What about you?  Have you discovered any fun and cool ways of using your candle?