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My candle experiment- now with pic! (I hope!)

Suzannebride Posted: Jan 23, 2006 02:37 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 02:37 PM

My candle experiment- now with pic! (I hope!)

I was thinking of doing a mostly candle centerpiece but was worried about the length of time candles burn for. Thought I'd share my results!

Ikea floating candle ($3.99 for a small bag of them) burned for just under 4 hours. So did the Ikea liquifying votive candle ($3.99 for 10 I think).

Here's a pic from the test:

werock0709 Posted: Jan 23, 2006 02:39 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 02:39 PM

Re: My candle experiment

There no pic.

amstellitelady Posted: Jan 23, 2006 02:42 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 02:42 PM

Re: My candle experiment

picture?

i would love to see them

Suzannebride Posted: Jan 23, 2006 02:43 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 02:43 PM

Re: My candle experiment

Sorry...the pic was too big and I am waiting for the resize to show up. Doesn't it usually happen fast?

werock0709 Posted: Jan 23, 2006 02:47 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 02:47 PM

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Yeah it does. It's ok.

MattsBride Posted: Jan 23, 2006 03:03 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 03:03 PM

Re: My candle experiment

I would like to see the pic.

Suzannebride Posted: Jan 23, 2006 03:04 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 03:04 PM

Re: My candle experiment

Still no resize....weird, right?

MattsBride Posted: Jan 23, 2006 03:07 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 03:07 PM

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That's definitely too long. Maybe you should try it again.

Suzannebride Posted: Jan 23, 2006 03:17 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 03:17 PM

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It finally arrived! Hurray!

bournebride Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:20 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:20 PM

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I think those are pretty. I was thinking of the same idea for the centerpiece. thanks for the share!

evnme Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:20 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:20 PM

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very nice

MalteseMommy Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:28 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:28 PM

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Those are really pretty!!! I love the floating one!!!!

jackiez Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:29 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:29 PM

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I really like them!!

PaddysGirl15 Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:30 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:30 PM

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Very nice!!! I like the floating one.

07bride2be Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:30 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:30 PM

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they came out great!

Nina Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:30 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:30 PM

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Very pretty and romantic

Suzannebride Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:37 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:37 PM

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Thanks everybody! Maybe I should share the other costs in case anyone wants to do the same thing. The rectangular vase was $5.99; colored sand was $1.99 (bag was probably big enough for 3 vases); the wine glass was $2.99 and the colored glass was $1.99 (probably good for 2-3 glasses).

agentangel Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:38 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:38 PM

Re: My candle experiment- now with pic! (I hope!)

Posted by Suzannebride

I was thinking of doing a mostly candle centerpiece but was worried about the length of time candles burn for. Thought I'd share my results!

Ikea floating candle ($3.99 for a small bag of them) burned for just under 4 hours. So did the Ikea liquifying votive candle ($3.99 for 10 I think).

Here's a pic from the test:

they're really pretty, but is 4 hours long enough?

lilqtny Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:39 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 05:39 PM

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pretty!! and that is good 'running' time for the candles!

Suzannebride Posted: Jan 23, 2006 06:02 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 06:02 PM

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Posted by agentangel

Posted by Suzannebride

I was thinking of doing a mostly candle centerpiece but was worried about the length of time candles burn for. Thought I'd share my results!

Ikea floating candle ($3.99 for a small bag of them) burned for just under 4 hours. So did the Ikea liquifying votive candle ($3.99 for 10 I think).

Here's a pic from the test:

they're really pretty, but is 4 hours long enough?

Well the reception is 4 hours long. I figure if the candles are conking out towards the end, so are my guests and it's no big deal. Do you think I should try to find candles with a longer burn time?