Windproof Candles


The earliest candles used by man were simple.  They were made of animal fat or suet with a pith of rushes serving as the wick. In 1830 paraffin for candles was distilled from petroleum. Paraffin is a white and odorless substance that burns readily and cleanly.  It is the main ingredient of windproof candles.
 
Windflame Luminaries, holders, courtesy of livingthespalife.com
Windproof candleholders, courtesy of
Living the Spa Life
Windproof candles stay lighted even when placed outdoors.  Garden Candles are a good example.  There are no glass
Windproof candles,
courtesy of
Farm Home Collection
globes, screens nor shades to protect the open flame from rain, wind or snow, yet windproof candles burn openly. Displayed as garden décor during the day or as a source of warm and subdued lighting in the night, windproof candles are a great addition to anybody’s garden or patio.

Windproof candles come in many styles to suit different tastes. The candle containers have different shapes and sizes with lots of colors with many patterns to suit the garden, the driveway or the doorway and house steps.  For example, windproof candles in metal tin containers of gold and brown colors look very pretty in contrasting black holders. 

The candle holders and stakes made of sturdy metal are very decorative and stylish for your patio or deck. The candle wax itself is available in various colors. Placed on the front doorsteps, they are a delight for welcoming visitors at night. 

Windproof candles are available scented, or natural and odorless.  Scented windproof candles are preferable along pathways and walkways where they will complement the fragrance rising from the fresh flowers in your garden or the grass growing in your lawn.  Look from the inside of the house into the shimmering open candle flames outside:  The scene at night becomes even more enchanting.  

These outdoor candles are made to burn in any type of season. April showers and summer drizzles, autumn wind and winter snow, the open candle flame keeps on burning.  It can withstand winds of up to 30 miles an hour.

Windproof candles are environmentally friendly too.  The paraffin wax and wooden candle wick are not harmful, and the metal tin containers are completely recyclable.

The Postmaster also features heavily and truly scented candles for indoor use.