St. Kyprianos related to the governor how he had found out the infirmity and the deception of the demons and come to understand the power of Christ, which the demons feared and before which they trembled, disappearing from before the sign of the precious cross; and likewise he explained the reason for his conversion to Christ, for Whom he declared his readiness to die. The torturer did not accept the words of Kyprianos in his heart, but being unable to reply to them, he commanded that the Saint be hung up and his body scraped, and that St. Justina be beaten on the mouth and eyes. For the whole time of the long torments they ceaselessly confessed Christ and endured everything with thanksgiving. Then the torturer imprisoned them and strove by kind exhortation to return them to idol worship. When he was unable to convince them, he commanded that they be thrown into a cauldron; but the boiling cauldron did not cause them any harm, and they glorified God as if they were in some cool place. Seeing this, one priest of the idols, by name Athanasius, said: "In the name of the god Aesculapius, I also will throw myself into this fire and put to shame those sorcerers." But hardly had the fire touched him than he immediately died.
Why we use sand in our altar:
Sand is often a metaphor for the passing of time (as in an hourglass), especially with regard to eventual destruction (as mountains and pyramids turn to sand over time). The colour beige is neutral, calm, and relaxing.
The sand symbolises survival, creativity, clarity, revelations, loneliness, and overcoming life's greatest obstacles.
It also distinguishes the candles in a safe and clean manner.
It is for this reason here at Bespoke & Co. Candles that we use sand in our altar.
“Like a tiny candle in a dark room, even just a little bit of positivity can cancel out a whole lot of negativity.”
There’s not a bad mood that a scented candle can’t fix. Light a candle while working, while cooking, or after a long day, and see your energy soar. Spiritually speaking, essential oil candles in Australia are known to uplift one’s spirit. Whatever the chore maybe, just light a candle, put on your favourite music and get on with it. With a natural release of endorphins and dopamine in your brain, your mind and soul will reach a peaceful stage where all work will be performed with passion as the soul soars high on essential oils.
There is something more indulging and relaxing than lighting up a candle. You will find the process of making a candle with your own choices of essential oils very freeing. Although one might think that is an easy job, working with hot wax can be dangerous so you must take all precautions when you’re doing the deed. Pure essential oil candles can help you find your ‘The’ scent. A fragrance that works on you the best. The exciting part about making your own candles is that you can play around with different kinds of essential oils and make new fragrances. The key is to note down the proportions you’re using so that at the end of the day, you still know how to make your newly discovered fragrance candle .
How To Make Essential Oil Candles At Home?
The first thing you need to make sure of is to source quality products. The smell of an essential oil candle will only be strong enough to cover the entire room when the essential oils used are not of poor quality. Poor quality essential oils can also cause a faulty burning experience for a candle.
Ingredients needed for DIY essential oil candles:
Slow-burning wax
Hot-burning wick
Strong and good quality essential oils
Let’s get right into it:
Choose a slow-burning wax
Different waxes hold fragrances differently. For example, beeswax is a slow-burning wax and it releases its own scent slowly. On the other hand, paraffin wax cannot hold a scent for long, nor do they have it’s own scent since it is a fast-burning wax. Essential oils are less fragrant than chemicals and hence you need a slow-burning wax to ensure that the smell of your essential oil receives justice.
We personally recommend soy wax . The two great properties of soy wax are that it burns slower and releases less soot and smoke, making it a cleaner and more sustainable option. It also releases fragrances beautifully as it burns slowly and makes your candles last longer.
Choose a hot-burning wick
You need a hot-burning wick because that ensures that your oils are getting released into the air in a decent amount. It is important to make sure that your wick does not have a metal centre or paraffin coating. That would beat the entire purpose of making a toxin-free candle. Hemp wicks tend to burn much hotter than cotton and are the ideal choice!
Choosing your oils
Finally, the best part. You can obviously choose your own oils but certain oils tend to have a very soft smell that might get lost in a candle since wax also has its own smell. Such oils are great for aromatherapy but it’s better to choose a stronger scent for your candles. For example, eucalyptus, rosemary, vanilla, pine, etc. If you really wish to use your favourite soft smell, you can experiment by mixing different oils.
You need to use more oil than you think. The right ratio is 2 teaspoons of essential oils for every 4 ounces of melted wax. Make sure you add it at the right time. Too soon or too early can hinder the compounds of the wax. The ideal temperature to mix your oils is 180 degrees F. Cover your candle as it sets to avoid any fragrance escaping. Soy essential oil candles tend to last you for a long time and they’re great to get some work done. If you wish to not go through this process, just look up ‘ essential oil candles near me’ and get in touch with us at Bespoke & Co Candles for quality scented candles.
As the epidemic continues, many of us find it challenging to get a good night's sleep. Before going to bed, lighting a candle in your bedroom for an hour or so might help to create a peaceful atmosphere. Having one of our bespoke, luxury candles burning in your bedroom can help you get a good night's sleep. The reason why?
Your Body and Mood are Affected by Scents.
Perfume and mood are inseparable. Electrical impulses are generated when odour molecules in perfume interact with proteins in your nasal tube. These messages may alter your emotions, thoughts, and memories by interacting with a portion of your brain known as the limbic system. Small enough to breach the blood-brain barrier, molecules interact with your neural system. Blood pressure and heart rate may be lowered, and brain activity can alter through using specific odours.
It can Improve your Focus.
Luxury candles in Sydney may help you concentrate and be more productive as you work. If you've ever needed an excuse to set a few on your desk for "decorative purposes”, now you have a reason to do so. Researchers say that particular smells may do that. If you want to get your mind going – when you need a pick-me-up aroma – sandalwood, lime, lemongrass, oud, frankincense, or cinnamon may help you remain focused and productive.
It can Enhance the Mood.
Try Burning Candles if you're searching for a straightforward approach to boost your mood. If you've had a difficult day at work, or are presently going through a tough time, consider lighting a candle and focusing on it to help you relax. You'll be surprised by how much better you feel after following this easy practice.
In addition, the smells of candles have an elevating effect. It's well known that rosemary, lavender, and lemon-orange candles may help you to relax and feel more at ease.
Lighting Candles may aid in Meditation and Prayer.
A great approach to improve your meditation is to light a candle. A candle flame is often used in visualization and manifestation exercises to help you concentrate on your objectives and send them into the cosmos. Candles may also be used in prayer times, as you undoubtedly well-know. Click here to check out our range of ritual candles.
They may Aid in Rekindling Positive Memories from the Past.
If you're someone who loves to curl up on the sofa when you're feeling down, lighting candles is a great way to escape into a fantasy world where everything is all-right. Aromatic memories are linked to emotions, and several studies have shown that specific fragrances might help raise your mood if you're feeling down.
Lighting a candle might help you recollect a better period, whether you're feeling down, depressed, or suffering bereavement. When you do this little ritual, you not only bring back memories of the event, but you also relive the associated emotions.
It Improves the Quality of Your Sleep.
If you're looking for a way to relax and de-stress, it only makes sense that some odours might help you sleep better. Improved sleep is another advantage of using aromatherapy candles. Enjoy the relaxing aromas of these essential oils by lighting a candle before going to sleep. Before you go to sleep, blow out the candle!
It Improves Your Spiritual Well-Being
Scented candles ought to be your most fabulous friends when you practice meditation and mindfulness. Self-visualization and yoga may benefit from using pleasant smells like sandalwood, dragons blood, lavender or frankincense. With each goal you send out into the universe, your spiritual well-being improves when you are fully immersed.
Summing Up:
Aside from providing light, there are several benefits of burning candles. Even though their functions have evolved dramatically throughout millennia, candles have a long history dating back to 3000 BC.
One of the most important elements of candle therapy meditation is your intention. You need to be very clear about your desired outcome. Not having a clear picture of what you want is often the first obstacle to manifesting your desires, so it is vital that you’re crystal-clear when placing your order with the universe. Not having intent is typical nowadays. So, many of us don’t know where we’re headed, or even what we want to manifest in our world.
Benefits of Soy Candles & Melts
Soy wax has many environmental and health benefits, and we love working with it here at Bespoke & Co. Candles HQ. We only use soy wax for our container candles.
We have a motto:
We don’t do toxic in our lives,
We don’t do toxic products.
We love our candles and products, like we love our relationships…
NON-TOXIC
Soy wax is clean and green!
Soy wax is a vegetable wax derived from soybeans. Soy wax is a hydrogenated vegetable oil that turns to a solid at room temperature. After they are harvested, the beans are cleaned, cracked, dehulled, and rolled into flakes. Our wax comes from crops grown in the USA and is an entirely natural product that's safe for your skin and respiratory system. Soy wax washes away with warm, soapy water, making it easy to repurpose your vessel once the candle has burned down. No more soaking with boiling water and chipping away at residual wax. Soy wax is clean burning and doesn't release toxins, carcinogens, or pollutants, which means it's less likely to trigger allergies.
Paraffin Wax May Contain Benzene
Soy is a renewable source, unlike paraffin wax which relies on our dwindling supply of crude oil, petroleum oil and produces harmful by-products when burned or melted, making it better for both the environment and your health!
Many mainstream candle brands make their candles with paraffin wax which derives from petroleum. It has been claimed that paraffin wax releases harmful substances when burnt. In 2009, a study by South Carolina State University found that burning paraffin wax candles gives off benzene. The American Cancer Society classifies benzene as a carcinogen, a substance that promotes the growth of cancer. In the same 2009 study performed by South Carolina State University, they found that soy wax did not give off benzene, unlike paraffin wax.
Carbon neutral product
Soy wax is a carbon neutral product, meaning you can enjoy your candle, knowing it hasn't had a negative impact on the environment. Soy wax is clean burning and doesn't release toxins, carcinogens or pollutants which means it's less likely to trigger allergies.
Soy wax delivers a clean smell when melted.
From delivering stronger scents, to being healthier to burn, there are many reasons to use soy wax melts and candles instead of paraffin ones. If you would like to experience the benefits of soy wax yourself, I welcome you to check out our range. Our hand-crafted and design ranges are tailored to suit all tastes and home décor.
All in all, at Bespoke & Co. Candles, our container candles and melts are soy wax, simply because we love what we do, and we just do not burn or use toxic products in our home. So, we won’t let you bring it into to your home. If you are buying from us, we only provide non-toxic products, so there is no harm done to humans and our pets. We love our environment to be clean and green.
Eleni Contzonis,
Bespoke & Co. Candles.
A candle is a witness to faith. It is a symbol of humanity’s inner longing for divine light. It presents the flame of our love to the angels, saints, ascended masters, and the whole of the universe. The flame of the candle is a metaphor for the soul. The flame of the candle is the vehicle by which God illuminates our souls. When we make the conscious decision to connect with our spirits and walk our spiritual path, we see that the Creator of our world as light. In order for us to be one with our Creator, our light must shine brightly, not hidden by the filters of fear.