Abstract: A candle stand detects the candlelight from a candle and provides audio and visual effect according to the detected candlelight. The candle stand has a through hole thereon and a light detector corresponding to the through hole. The light detector detects light from the candle through the through hole and triggers a controller to provide audio and visual effect.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a candle device for burning a candle without a cotton wick. The candle device is directly placed on a candle without a cotton wick so that the candle can be lighted and burned successfully. The candle device comprises a heater, a lighting wick, and a float bowl. The heater is a hollow tube with a small tube of a smaller diameter shrinking from the lower section thereof. A fixing structure is formed near the bottom end of the small tube. The lighting wick is arranged in the small tube of the heater and extends to the upper opening of the tube. The float bowl is fixedly installed on the periphery of the bottom end of the small tube of the heater via the fixing structure. The present invention has the advantages of no candle drops, wax saving, complete burning, and no black smoke. Moreover, the candle device of the present invention can be used repeatedly.

Abstract: A candle having an aquatic look has an outer foundation. The outer foundation is used for holding the candle. A base layer is placed within and on a bottom section of the outer foundation. A gel wax layer is placed within the outer foundation and on top of the base layer. Aquatic theme items are placed in the gel wax layer. A wick is then inserted in a top section of the gel wax layer.

Abstract: Blooming and/or syneresis in gel formulations can be reduced or eliminated by adding to an organic mixture an effective amount of a polyamide gelling agent having a softening point of less than about 105° C. wherein the polyamide is the reaction product of one or more diamines, optionally one or more mono-amines, one or more hydrogenated C36 dimer acids, optionally one or more C2-22 dicarboxylic acids, and optionally one or more C2-22 monocarboxylic acids.

Abstract: A candle and method of making the candle. The candle includes a core surrounded by a combustible material and a fill composition. The combustible material surrounds the core. A wick extends downwardly a selected distance from the top of the core. The core is partly surrounded by a translucent sleeve which may include holes. In this way, the risk of the combustible material catching fire is reduced.

Abstract: A candle decorated with a paper bearing design and a process for decorating the candle with the paper bearing a design are provided. The paper bearing a design wraps around the candle having a wick and a wax layer surrounding the wick. Heat and pressure are applied to the paper and the wax layer and the heat is transferred to the wax layer through the paper to melt or soften the wax layer. The melted or softened wax of the wax layer soaks into the paper and congeals, and then the congealed wax bonds with the paper and the wax layer. The design on the outer side of the paper remains elaborate and not damaged.

Abstract: A fruit shaped and scented candle for decorative purposes to remind users of various fruits before and during use thereof. The wick of the candle serves as a stem of the fruit. The following fruits are represented: pear, orange, apricot, apple, cherry, cranberry, plum, tangerine, Rambutan, grapefruit, Fijian dwarf coconut, Abiu, Akee, spodillas, sweet-sop, mangosteen, longan, papaya, guava, mabolo, candlenut, litchi, pummelo, star apple, passionfruit, macadamia nut, Durian, jaboticaba, corossolier, jackfruit, starfruit, waterapple, acerola, pitaya, peach, nectarine, and grape.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a candle can of the type normally filled with an ignitable fuel. The candle can includes an upstanding continuous sidewall that is integrally coupled to a stamp formed candle can bottom structure at an outer periphery of the candle can bottom structure. The integral coupling of the sidewall to the bottom structure establishes a can support ring to engage a support surface. The stamp formed can bottom structure is so formed as to provide within the can an internally upwardly directed dome upon which a candlewick carrying element may be securely located within a dish shaped indentation in an apex region of the dome. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the intersection of the sidewall and the upwardly directed dome of the can bottom structure establishes an annular internal volume of fuel separated by the dome from a candlewick flame near the end of both the candlewick life and the supply of fuel.

Abstract: A venting cover for a containerized candle that stabilizes the combustion flame and improves the efficiency of the combustion of containerized candles is disclosed. The venting cover of this invention is a flat disc, which is seated over the mouth of the container or jar. The venting cover has an annular flange around its periphery, a central exhaust vent and six oblong inlet vents spaced radially from the exhaust vent around the periphery of the venting cover. The venting cover creates a concentric laminar air flow within the interior of the jar, which stabilizes the flame and improves the efficiency of the combustion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an indefinitely reusable composite construction candle having a substantially permanent cylindrical outer shell which is preferably made of wax within which is positioned a cylindrical insulating sleeve which is attached to the outer shell and which preferably provides thermal insulation between the outer shell and heat from the candle flame. A removable insert is placed within both the sleeve and outer shell which contains a wick and wax, or other combustible material, which is consumed during the candle burning operation. When the combustible material in the insert is depleted, the insert is replaced with another similar insert enabling the rest of the composite construction candle to remain unaltered. The invention provides for the ability to adjust both the height of the removable insert and the relative position of the insert with respect to the outer shell. The candle presents to the casual viewer the impression of a traditional candle of monolithic construction.

Abstract: A wax candle (10) positioned below a wax reservoir (30), which is held in position above candle (10) by a wax reservoir support (20). While burning, the heat emitted from the flame of candle (10) causes the wax contained in reservoir (30) to slowly and continuous melt. This melted wax drips down from reservoir (30) into candle (10) and replenishes the wax used for combustion on the wick of candle (10). The rate of this replenishment and the flame size of candle (10) are self regulating, and in direct relationship with each other during cycle outlined below: An increase in flame size causes a subsequent increase in replenishment. An increase in replenishment causes a subsequent decrease in flame size. A decrease in flame size causes a subsequent decrease in replenishment. A decrease in replenishment causes a subsequent increase in flame size. And the cycle begins again.

Abstract: A low-burning candle comprises a body of fuel (1) having top (1a) and base (1b) regions, a glass enclosure (2), a central wick (3) and a glass or metal spacing member (5) encircling the wick within the body of fuel at a location above the base region of the fuel (1b). The spacing member (5) includes a wick-encircling top portion which limits combustion and thus defines a lower limit of travel of the flame (4) as the fuel is consumed, and vertically extending portion which serves to space the said limit of travel of the flame above the base region of the fuel (1b). The flame is thus kept away from direct contact with the glass enclosure (2) and by selecting the desired thermoconductivity of the spacing member (5) the flame will burn at its lower limit of travel for a greater or lesser length of time, depending on the amount of heat that is transferred to the base region of the fuel (1b) via the spacing member (5).

Abstract: An aromatic system (20) includes an aromatic member (22) such as a candle which includes a fragrance (25) disposed within wax, and a flameless heat source (24). Aromatic member (22) is disposed in the proximity of heat source (24) so that when heat source (24) is energized it melts the wax and releases fragrance (25). Heat source (24) can be a light or lamp, or alternatively can be a warming device (124) such as a hot plate.

Abstract: A self-extinguishing candle and method of making the candle are described. The self-extinguishing candle comprises a candle body formed of a candle base material and a flame resistant block in contact with or attached to the candle body. The flame resistant block is capable of extinguishing the candle flame after the candle body is substantially consumed by the candle flame. The flame resistant block is formed of at least one flame resistant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil lamp, and more particularly, to a wick stand by which a lamp can be constructed by using a container available everywhere in the surroundings, without preparing a particular container for fixing a wick in a conventional oil lamp. The wick stand disposed in the container with paraffin oil accommodated therein comprises a wick fixing portion 10 having a hanging projection 11 at one side thereof and with a wick 1 inserted thereinto and fixed thereto; and a body 20 having an inserting bore 21, into which the wick fixing portion 10 can be inserted, at an upper end thereof which the hanging projection 11 hangs on and is fixed to, and inlet holes 22 for causing the paraffin oil to flow into a lower inner portion of the body.

Abstract: The invention relates to an indefinitely reusable composite construction candle having a substantially permanent cylindrical outer shell which is preferably made of wax within which is positioned a cylindrical insulating sleeve which is attached to the outer shell and which preferably provides thermal insulation between the outer shell and heat from the candle flame. A removable insert is placed within both the sleeve and outer shell which contains a wick and wax, or other combustible material, which is consumed during the candle burning operation. When the combustible material in the insert is depleted, the insert is replaced with another similar insert enabling the rest of the composite construction candle to remain unaltered. The invention provides for the ability to adjust both the height of the removable insert and the relative position of the insert with respect to the outer shell. The candle presents to the casual viewer the impression of a traditional candle of monolithic construction.

Abstract: A structural improvement of a water ball, which comprises mainly a glass ball of a water ball, and the top center of the glass ball has a candle stand for receiving a short candle; the candle stand is made of a material same as that of the glass ball; after a candle is mounted in the candle stand and lit up, the flame thereof and the water ball will provide a decorative atmosphere.

Abstract: An inclusion candle includes an inner core formed of wax and a wick, an outer annulus formed of wax and an inflammable inclusion and a mesh sleeve disposed Intermediate the core and the annulus. The sleeve defines interstices therethrough, the wax of the core and the wax of the annulus binding together through the interstices of the sleeve. The sleeve is formed of a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion compatible with that of the annulus wax to preclude cracking of said annulus during candle formation and candle burning.

Abstract: A flame cover device for use with mechanical candle holders, especially for use with candle holders in which the candle is spring-driven to the top of a tube as the candle is consumed. The apparatus may be removably disposed upon the top portion of the tube of the mechanical candle holder, where it remains motionless while the candle is burned by combustion, yet provides protection from and to the burning flame. A base of the device is engaged with the tube of the mechanical candle holder, with vents in the base providing adequate ventilation to the flame. A transparent shell extends up from the base to provide flame protection. A ring damper is provided for covering the vents in the base to assist the flame in windy conditions.

Abstract: A polycarbonate thermoplastic plastic candle cup for a tea-light candle is disclosed having raised designs on the interior surface of the cup to increase the surface area on which non-liquid wax adheres, thus providing an improved insulating layer of non-liquid wax between the plastic and the candle flame.

Abstract: The kit consists of a container holding a plurality of candles of a first predetermined size and shape such that the candles can be assembled together to form a regular geometric solid of a geometric shape different from that of the individual candles. Specific embodiments of the invention include candles shaped like triangular prisms forming a square-cross-section solid when assembled together, combinations of L-shaped and cylindrical candles forming a solid of square-cross-sectional shape, as well as candles forming solids having octagonal, hexagonal, circular, etc. cross-sectional shapes when assembled in the kit. When removed from the container, the candles in the kit can be arranged in a variety of decorative patterns, including the pattern used in the kit.

Abstract: A candle is constructed of a series of wax members arrayed in a stack, and extending between a top wax member and a base wax member. Each wax member has a through-hole, and a wick is closely received within the through-holes in the wax members to extend between the top wax member and the base wax member in the stack. The wick therefore retains the wax members about its length, but its flexibility and “play” allows for limited motion of the wax members with respect to each other about the wick. As a result, the wax members may be reconfigured so that the candle assumes different shapes, in accordance with the user's tastes and desires.

Abstract: A candle ignition system for substantially simultaneously lighting multiple candles includes a fuse of a fast-burning material and intermediate igniter members extending transversely from the fuse. The igniter members have a first portion for connection to the fuse and a second portion for attachment to candle wicks. In one embodiment, the igniter members have a large surface area in relation to their thickness. The igniter members may be separate from the fuse and formed into a loop for passing a fuse therethrough, or may be integral or unitary with the fuse. Preferably, the igniter members fold over and sandwich the candle wicks between the folds. Wax or other tacky substance is used for attachment to the wicks. The first portion may be a fast-burning portion relative to the second portion which may burn slower, or the second portion may burn hotter than the first portion.

Abstract: The kit consists of a container holding a plurality of candles of a first predetermined size and shape such that the candles can be assembled together to form a regular geometric solid of a geometric shape different from that of the individual candles. Specific embodiments of the invention include candles shaped like triangular prisms forming a square-cross-section solid when assembled together, combinations of L-shaped and cylindrical candles forming a solid of square-cross-sectional shape, as well as candles forming solids having octagonal, hexagonal, circular, etc. cross-sectional shapes when assembled in the kit. When removed from the container, the candles in the kit can be arranged in a variety of decorative patterns, including the pattern used in the kit.

Abstract: A fragrance dispensing device has a candle follower with an annular shoulder portion for sitting on a shoulder of the candle to descend under gravity during consumption thereof maintaining the reservoir at a constant distance from the candle flame throughout burning. The candle follower can be formed at an upper end with a bowl having inner and outer walls forming inner and outer compartments receiving melted wax and volatile fragrance, respectively. The inner wall portion can be annular, extending substantially concentrically within the outer wall or, in another embodiment, there are two, semicircular, inner wall portions formed on diametrically opposite sides of the outer wall portion defining therewith respective fragrance oil containing compartments. In other examples, the reservoir is supported above the candle flame by vertically sliding rods or sleeves carried by the candle follower or is an annular dish seated on the upper edge of the bowl.

Abstract: A decorative unit structure composed of a first decorative unit and a second decorative unit separably combined with each other is diclosded. The center of the bottom of the first decorative unit is formed with a central extension post. Two sides of the bottom of the second decorative unit are formed with two extension posts spaced from each other by a certain distance. A bight bottom edge is defined between the two extension posts. When combining the first decorative unit with the second decorative unit, the central extension post of the first decorative unit is extended into the space between the two extension posts of the second decorative unit to form an inter-engaged structure having three supporting points which enable the first and second decorative units to be stably rested on a plane face. After combined, the first and second decorative units define therebetween a receiving room for a decorative article to rest therein.

Abstract: A modular candle holder having first and second components. Each of the two components includes first and second longitudinal ends, with each end having at least one candle-receiving cavity therein. These cavities are preferably of different diameters to accept different candle sizes. While the component rests upon one of these ends, the other end may receive a candle. The outer walls of the two component types are distinctively different, such as generally cylindrical compared to stepped diameters, to provide different aesthetic impressions. The longitudinal ends of each component also mate with the other component, or with like components. As such, one or more of each component type may be assembled together in various stacked configurations to form a candle holder having numerous different appearance.

Abstract: An ester-terminated dimer acid-based polyamide may be blended with a solvent to form a gel. The solvent may be flammable, and a wick may be added to the resulting gel so as to form a candle. Depending on the composition, the candle may be formed into a free standing pillar, or may be better suited to being placed in a container. The solvent may be mineral oil. A solid coating may be placed around the candle, for advantages including to enhance the mechanical stability of the gelled body, and to eliminate the tendency of a gel to have an oily feel and to accept noticeable fingerprints. The solvent which, in combination with the ester-terminated dimer acid-based polymer forms a gel, may be or include a fragrance material, an insecticide or an insect repellent. A wick may or may not be present in this gel, but in any event, the composition provides for the release of the fragrance, insecticide or insect-repellent.

Abstract: A portable, self-contained heating apparatus has a container filled with a plurality of vertically oriented, elongated combustible objects defining a plurality of passages for allowing the flow of air. The container has a first plurality of vent openings formed near the lower end of the container, and a second plurality of vent openings formed near the upper end of the container. The vent openings allow air into the container. A wax material substantially coats the elongated combustible objects without filling all of the passages or the container. First and second bands are movably disposed on the container and move between a first location over the vent openings, and a second location away from the openings. The bands control the flow of air into the container, and thus the rate at which the elongated combustible objects burn.

Abstract: The candle has a wick that contains a signal transmission means such as an optical guide or thermocouple. An electronic circuit is coupled to the transmission means so that when a light or heat signature is received by the circuit, it plays a sound stored in a memory. For example, an optical guide can be coupled to an optical switch, so that the optical signal produced by the flame will close the switch and complete a circuit. The circuit can include a storage device, such as an IC CHIP, to store a musical tune. This tune is then played when the candle is lit. When the flame is extinguished, the burnt wick along with the wavelength sensitive optical switches will prevent ambient light from activating the circuit. Likewise, if a thermocouple is used, the absence of a flame will discontiue the production of sound.

Abstract: The music playing in the conventional candleholder set with musical function is controlled by a switch installed on the candleholder. Therefore, the present invention provides an improvement for the candleholder set with musical function, wherein the music is induced by the candle light.

Abstract: A composite candle including an exterior shell of candle wax having at least one circular and/or specially-shaped inner core region in which a wick is positioned. When the wick is ignited, provision is made for consuming only that wax contained in the inner core region so as to create a core-sized cavity of a size to subsequently receive a candle core replacement adapted for insertion into the cavity. The exterior shell is not melted by the heat of the candle flame, and candle core replacements may therefore be employed indefinitely. Also included is a method of making composite candles in which one or more cavity-defining inserts are installed within a shell, and candle wax is then poured within the insert(s) and the region(s) between the insert(s) and an exterior surface-defining mold.

Abstract: A melody candle assembly for reproducing a melody or music responding to a light signal, comprising a candle provided with at least a recess at its bottom surface and having a wick and an elongate optical fiber embedded therein, said optical fiber being extended over the lower end of the candle; a candlestick element for holding the candle with the top surface provided with a center hole to which the lower end of the optical fiber is extended and at least two apertures spaced apart around the center hole; a melody reproducing unit provided in the candlestick element for selectively reproducing at least two melodies or music. The melody reproducing unit includes a photo sensor fitted opposite the lower end of the optical fiber to sense a light signal transmitted through the optical fiber for making the unit prepared for operation and at least two melody selection switch knobs corresponding to the number of the melodies or music stored therein.

Abstract: This invention provides a prilled wax composition that can be compression-molded to a votive type candle product which has a superior combination of density and hardness properties. An invention receptacle-contained votive candle can have a burn rate between about 2 and 5 grams per hour with a standard cotton wick, and maintains a flame height between about 1-3 centimeters during combustion.

Abstract: The invention has a container (50) for a fuel (W) with at least a partial cover (55) in which there is a non-combustible wick (52) in a wick holder (100). Above the container (50) near the wick holder there is at least one roller or upright body (RK) or in the container (50) there is a disc of solid fuel (W) around the wick holder (100), whereby the fuel of the roller and upright body (RK) or of the disc is melted by the flame and cover heat and collected by the container (50) and/or by the wick holder (100) as supplementary fuel. The wick holder (100) is suspended in an aperture (56) of the container cover (55), so that the wick holder (100) is not in direct heat-tansmitting contact with the container base (50b).

Abstract: A primary outer shell includes, in its most preferred embodiment, a base and a wall which includes at least one embedded foreign object and defines openings into an inner cavity containing a burnable candle member which causes the outer shell to glow and cast shadows without melting. The outer shell is constructed according to a unique molding method which includes at least partially immersing a swollen distensible mold, such as a water-filled balloon, into a reservoir of molding material, such as wax, to allow the molding material to form a molded shell around the distensible mold. After the distensible mold with the attached molded shell is removed from the reservoir of molding material, it is placed upon a flat surface to form a flat bottom into the molded shell.

Abstract: A candle support apparatus which is adapted for securement to a bottle cap, package, container or other gift, comprising a candle socket, and at least two elongated, resilient arms radially extending from the candle socket. The resilient arms have depending arm portions with an inclined tab inwardly disposed at the distal end of each depending arm, to secure the candle support apparatus about an unopened bottle cap secured to a bottle. A suitable adhesive is positioned beneath the candle socket to provide additional means of securement. A detent is provided for ease of breaking the resilient arms from the candle socket, to enable the user to alternately secure the candle support apparatus to a suitable object, such as a package, jar, can, container or other gift. A drip catching disc may be secured beneath the candle socket to catch drips from the lighted candle. The drip catching disc preferably has a raised outer periphery for ease of retaining candle drips.

Abstract: A candle holder specially shaped so as to resemble a TV set. The body portion of the candle holder is preferably made of glass and is relatively opaque except for a screen simulative portion recessed into a front wall thereof which is relatively translucent. The candle holder also may include means for simulating a "rabbit ears" antenna in the form of bent wire mounted in a rear wall and extending upwardly therefrom. A lit candle may be placed on the floor of the candle holder through an upper opening formed by the front wall, rear wall and side walls.

Abstract: A candle holder apparatus includes a translucent outer shell which includes a bottom outer shell portion and a top outer shell portion and includes a translucent inner shell which includes a bottom inner shell portion and a top inner shell portion. The inner shell defines a candle-reception chamber. A bridge is connected between the outer shell and the inner shell and provides a hollow wall space between the outer shell and the inner shell. The top outer shell portion, the top inner shell portion, and the bridge define an access opening to the candle-reception chamber. A quantity of translucent marbles are located in the hollow wall space. The inner shell is nested inside the outer shell. The outer shell is spaced from the inner shell by a substantially constant separation distance. The outer shell can be made from heat resistant tempered glass.

Abstract: A replica flame (10) for a candle (12) having a wick (14) in a candlestick (16) comprising a simulated three-dimensional flame body (18). A structure (20) is for connecting the simulated three-dimensional flame body (18) to a top end (22) of the candle (12) at the wick (14). It will produce a uniquely realistic appearance for the candle (12) which seems lighted, but is not lighted, thereby making a safe product that will enhance realism to the candle (12).

Abstract: A candle and method of making the candle. The candle includes a core surrounded by a combustible material and a fill composition. The combustible material surrounds the lower part of the core up to a selected level. A wick extends downwardly from the top of the core. The lower end of the wick extends no further than substantially the selected level. In this way, the risk of the combustible material catching fire is reduced.

Abstract: A candle embedded with metal particulates is provided that includes a candle body, one or more wick wells, and one or more wicks. The candle body is formed of a moldable and combustible material, such as paraffin or wax. Additionally, the candle body includes a plurality of metal particulates disposed within the moldable and combustible material. Each wick is disposed within a wick well which is essentially a region of moldable and combustible material that is devoid of metal particulates so as to promote more uniform burning of the candle. Preferably, the metal particulates are aluminum wedge shaped flakes. The function of the metal particulates is threefold: 1) they maintain the shape and size of the candle throughout its burn life; 2) they conduct heat from the flame throughout the candle body to permit melting and flowing of liquid wax throughout the candle body to the wicks; and 3) they reflect the candle flame light from the top surface of the candle.

Abstract: The candle has a wick that contains an optical guide, such as a fiber optic cable. An electronic circuit is coupled to the optical guide so that when an optical signal is received by the circuit, it plays a musical tune. For example, the optical guide can be coupled to an optical switch, so that the optical signal produced by the flame will close the switch and complete a circuit. The circuit can include a storage device, such as an IC CHIP, to store a musical tune. This tune is then played when the candle is lit. When the flame is extinguished, the burnt wick will prevent ambient light from activating the circuit.

Abstract: A remote lighted wick extinguisher that uses a movement of air to extinguish the flame of a lighted wick. Energy is sent from a transmitter to a remote receiver. The receiver actuates a circuit, such as a mono-stable multivibrator or one shot producing a pulse. The pulse, having sufficient amplitude and duration, actuates a transducer, similar to a speaker. The pulse causes a diaphragm of the transducer to displace, thus displacing a volume of air. When the transducer is disposed in close proximity as the lighted wick, the displaced air is able to extinguish the flame of the lighted wick. Thus, a user is able to extinguish the flame of a lighted wick lamp remotely from a distance.

Abstract: A novelty candle includes an exterior meltable body made of wax which has a first predetermined configuration, such as a human hand, and in interior body formed of a generally non-meltable material, such as a stone-like material, is embedded within the hand. The interior body, in the form of skeletal components of a human hand is smaller than but otherwise substantially corresponds to the shape of the hand. One or more wicks are used to gradually burn and/or melt away the outer wax shell or layer to gradually expose the skeletal components. A surface coloration coating may be used on the wax shell to simulate the skin of a hand, and the wax may be given a color, such as red, to simulate blood when the outer shell melts and drips on the portion of the hand that remains. A candle is also described in the form of a coffin made of wax which gradually exposes a skeleton when the wicks of the candle are lit and the coffin melts away.

Abstract: A party candle having a visually commemorative effect according to the present invention including: a decoration plate which is comprised of a transparent plate having a concave groove, an operation device inserting groove and a switching plate passing groove. A light emitting diode is connected to first and second electric wires which is inserted at the left side ends of the concave groove. A rear plate covers the back of the decoration plate and; a leg portion which is bonded vertically to the bottom surface of the center portion of the decoration plate holds the device up.

Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative candle assembly in which a sensor for sensing the burning of the candle is detachably attached to a circuit board, a cylindrical body of a candle support means is provided with a guide member having a vertical hole with a mouth of bugle or funnel shape, and a guttered wax catching unit is provided at the top of the support means, wherein it is possible to replace the damaged sensor and the burnt candle for prolonged reproduction of music and use of the assembly itself.

Abstract: Decorative candles form a pool of molten wax near the candle flame in which optically active particles swirl under the movement of convection currents in the molten wax.

Abstract: A primary outer shell includes, in its most preferred embodiment, a base and a wall which includes at least one embedded foreign object and defines openings into an inner cavity containing a burnable candle member which causes the outer shell to glow and cast shadows without melting. The outer shell is constructed according to a unique molding method which includes at least partially immersing a swollen distensible mold, such as a water-filled balloon, into a reservoir of molding material, such as wax, to allow the molding material to form a molded shell around the distensible mold. After the distensible mold with the attached molded shell is removed from the reservoir of molding material, it is placed upon a flat surface to form a flat bottom into the molded shell.

Abstract: A wick holder is disclosed, along with blanks for forming it, candles that incorporate it, and methods for making it. The wick holder has platforms for supporting the bottom of the wick and side peripheral guides. It also has leg panels to center the wick in the candle.