Candles and Candle Holders Pricing and Costs
Determine if the expense of candles is worth the benefit to your work environment
Candles and candle holders are a great way to add a pleasant and peaceful atmosphere to your office environment for your employees and your customers. Seven out of every 10 households have candles of some sort within their homes, so it stands to reason that having them in your business will help clients, and employees, feel welcome and comfortable.There are many types of candles and candle supplies available. In fact, the endless choices can sometimes be overwhelming. Most people purchase candles based upon the size, burn time and, most importantly, the scent. So, consider the following as you look at candles and candle holders pricing and costs for your purchase:
1. A candle business will likely offer many sizes and types of candles, each with their own price range.
2. The burn time of a scented candle will affect the price.
3. Candle accessories can make the candle experience more pleasant and safer.
Compare the size and price of a tealight votive candle to a pillar candle
There are several different sizes of candles available. Tapers are tall, thin candles, with a base less than one inch in diameter and a length of six-to-18 inches. A pillar candle is a thick, cylindrical candle that usually has a diameter in whole increments, ranging from two-to-four inches. Candles that burn in containers, such as small jars, are votives and come in a variety of sizes. Tealight candles are very small votive candles that measure about 1.5 inches in diameter and usually come in a small aluminum cup. Each type of candle has a different price range.
Try: Candle 4 Less provides 100 tealight candles for about $10. Depending on the size, round pillar candles are available for $5-to-$15, such as those offered by Wrapables.
Seek out a candle producer with a reputation for quality products
There are several brand name candle providers on the market. They pride themselves on the longevity of the candles' burn time, stronger smells during the duration of the burn and more variety of scents. Some companies also take pride in the wicks they use. As to be expected, these name brand candles cost quite a bit more than the novelty candles you find at regular box stores.
Try: The two-wick tumblers offered by Yankee Candle range from $16 for a 12.5 ounce, 50-hour burning, medium candle to $25 for a 22.7 ounce, 90-hour burning large candle. As a comparison, Candles offers tumblers for $12.
Find a candle holder and accessories that fit your preferences
The variety of candle holders is endless -- everything from simple mirrors, to glass hurricane jars, to elaborate creations that have tiny holes that expose the candle's light. Additionally, there are candle lighters that make lighting wicks easy no matter what angle you need and fancy snuffers to put candles out without the drifting smoke from the wick. For candle ceremonies or vigils, there are drip protectors. There are candle sharpeners for making tapers easier to fit in candelabras. The possibilities are endless and each item has its own price range.
Try: Candle holders from Discount Candle range from $2.50 to $60, with the price increasing by size and more elaborate design. Candlemart has nickel-plated candle snuffers for $3, while the fancier snuffers offered by U.S. Candle are $9 each.
- While candles are very appealing, make sure you are very careful regarding their use in your business. Set limitations on how long they can burn and what scents are appropriate. Be sure to always keep them away from highly flammable items, such as documents.
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