Tea lights are in almost every home. Their initial purpose is to maintain the required temperature in the teapot. Today, they are also used to create a romantic atmosphere in the room. However, the options for their use do not end there.
History of creation
Once the master of creating candles came up with their new variety. They were called teahouses. Their purpose was one - to keep the desired temperature of tea, which was served to the table. They looked very simple. Flat shape and aluminum frame. They were made, like all traditional wax candles. Due to the lightness and compactness of such a product, it was easy to place them anywhere.
Due to the fact that the weight of a tea candle is less than the mass of water, they do not drown in it. And this secret made such accessories very popular among dreamers and romantic natures.
The properties
Tea lights have a lot of useful properties:
- Due to the presence of a candlestick (aluminum or glass), such candles do not flow. All wax that melts from the fire remains inside. Accordingly, no spots remain on the surface where they are located.
- They are quite light, so they can swim. That is why they are used in a variety of water rituals: they launch wreaths with them on the water on the night of Ivan Kupala, send oriental lanterns on their way.
- Tea lights look very simple. In this regard, they are often decorated using techniques such as decoupage, the use of colored sand, glitters, etc. It is enough to turn on imagination, have a creative mindset, properly dispose of your own hands - and a real work of art will be done in just a few minutes. The finished masterpiece will not only decorate the house, but also will be an amazing gift for any occasion.
Application methods
Tea lights can be used in different ways:
- For its intended purpose - to heat the teapot on the holiday table.
- Use for heating the essential oil in the aroma lamp.
- To "light" a special night light. From it, romantic glare will be created in the bedroom, and unusual shadows will be displayed on the walls.
- For a candlestick. Even if there is none in the house, you can always find a vase, a cup or a mug instead. And so that such a candlestick emits not only light but also aroma, coffee beans can be poured inside.
- To create a romantic atmosphere at the table. A transparent glass or a vase with a tea candle burning inside is very beautiful.
- You can put a container of water on the table, and put tea lights on it. It will be very impressive. For your soulmate, you can arrange a surprise in the bathroom by releasing several of these candles in the water.
- Tea candles are very popular for creating romantic inscriptions (photo confirms this). You can also add beautiful figures from them. For example, a heart.
- Coziness and romance will be brought into the house by lit tea lights, which are placed throughout the room.
- Paper boats with a lit candle can be launched along a spring brook or into a river. A child will definitely like this way of using this accessory.
- It is also a wonderful decoration for any confectionery, whether it is a cake or small cakes.
Where could I buy?
Tea lights in a sleeve or in a glass candlestick are sold in any specialized store where there is a large assortment of household goods. In aromatherapy departments today there are tea lights in the assortment that are able to radiate any aroma.
These accessories are usually sold in packages. There are large boxes in which there are about 100 pieces, and there are small ones where there are no more than 6 candles. Depending on the size, such a package costs from 1 to 7-8 dollars. Some stores sell tea lights individually.