As the saying goes, “economic base determines the superstructure.” In some economically advanced foreign countries that have been leading for centuries, people tend to enjoy a higher quality of life.
Aromatherapy candles are one reflection of this quality lifestyle. Similar to China’s traditional incense culture, which has a seven-piece set of tools, aromatherapy candles, with their rich history, also come with their own standard set of tools.
These tools may not be unfamiliar to us today, as we often see them in movies and TV shows, even if we can’t always name them.
Aromatherapy Candle Standard Tool Set (Five-Piece Set):
Candle Snuffer
Candle snuffers come in two types: wick dippers and candle snuffer hoods. Wick dippers have a 90-degree angle at the front end, allowing you to extinguish the candle by submerging the wick in the melted wax.
Candle snuffer hoods have a bell-shaped design at the front end, which can be placed directly over the candle wick. By isolating the air, they extinguish the candle without pressing the wick, thus preventing blackened soot from falling into the wax.
It’s important to avoid blowing out aromatherapy candles with your mouth, as this can produce black smoke and affect their performance.
Wick Trimmer
To prevent the production of black smoke during burning and ensure even wax melting around the wick, it’s essential to maintain the wick length at around 8mm. Since aromatherapy candles are typically housed in cup-shaped containers, regular scissors are not convenient for this task. This is where a specialized wick trimmer comes in handy. The front end of a wick trimmer has a blunt angle, making it easy to reach inside the cup and trim the wick.
Dust Cover
Some aromatherapy candles come with dust covers, while others may require you to prepare a dust cover yourself. When not in use, cover the candle with it to prevent dust from the air and minimize fragrance loss.
Candle Lighter
Due to the confinement of aromatherapy candle containers, it’s often challenging to reach and ignite the candle with a regular lighter. In such cases, tools like matches or candle lighters are needed. These tools have the common feature of a long distance between the flame end and the handle, allowing them to reach inside the container without risk of burning your hand.
Candle lighters come in two types: refillable gas lighters (similar to traditional lighters) and rechargeable electric lighters. Electric lighters are recommended for their pulse ignition, which works well even in windy conditions. They are not only aesthetically pleasing but also reusable.
Tray
The tray is typically made of metal and serves as a holder for the above tools. It can also be used to place the lit candle to prevent hand burns when moving it.
These tools are essential for creating a quality aromatherapy candle experience, allowing for safe and convenient use while maintaining the purity of the fragrance.
