There are many different types of candles and Candle-Boutique.com will explain several different types of candles below: We have include a picture for an example of each different type of candle.
FLOATING: Floating candles come in sizes from 1" to 5" and sometimes larger. They are put into a candle bowl and used for a centerpiece. They come in a wide variety of styles from round floating candles to animal floating candles and decorative ones such as flowers, hearts and stars. 
GEL: Gel Candles are primarily made from a transparent type of gelled mineral oils or synthetic hydrocarbons. Soft or semi rigid gels are poured into a container to maintain the candles shape. Most companies include decorative wax items suspended within the candle to produce special visual affects. One thing to keep in mind about gel candles is that the substance within is soft so if you tip the candle upside down or on its side, the wax can shift and ruin your candle. 
JAR: Jar candles can come in metal, glass or ceramic and can be scented or unscented. The scents they come in are infinite and it depends upon the company you purchase them from how highly scented they are. They can be made from paraffin wax, beeswax or palm oils. The latest trend is to purchase them with all natural waxes such as beeswax or palm oils since they burn cleaner.
PILLAR: Pillar candles are usually 3" or 4" inches in diameter and 3" - 12" in height. They sometimes have more than one wick and can be round, hexagonal or square. They stand on their own but should be burned on a heat resistant candle holder to avoid damaging furniture. Pillar candles can be scented or unscented. Pillar candles would include our countdown birthday candles, countdown anniversary candles and our wedding unity candles.
POOL: Pool floating candles are generally larger and deeper floating candles. They also come in different colors and shapes. Candle-Boutique.com recommends our pool candles since they are specifically designed for large bodies of water such as pools and ponds. They are recessed in about 3/4 of an inch to avoid having the wind blow the candles out. They also illuminate at night so they are quite beautiful for events such as weddings, anniversaries, parties and home decor.
TAPERS: - Slender candles (sometimes called dinner candles) are generally 6 - 18 inches in height and come in many different colors. They are held upright by a taper candle holder. They look great when placed in the center of a table and come scented and unscented.
TEALIGHT: Tealight candles are small cylindrical candles about 1" in diameter and 1 1/2" in height. They come with either metal or plastic cups and may be scented or unscented. We recommend using the less expensive metal cups if you are simply inserting them into something like a potpourri pot, but if you are using them to fill the center of another candle such as a unity candle or pool candle, we recommend the plastic cup ones so the light will shine through brightly. They may also be purchased as battery operated candles in addition to the traditional wax candles. Battery operated candles should be used when children are present or there is a danger of fire.
VOTIVES: Votive candles are usually 1 1/4" in diameter and 2" - 2 1/2" in height. They are designed to be placed in a votive candle holder (or cup). The holder is used to hold the liquefied wax that results from burning. They also come in different colors and scents. We recommend using scented votive candles for your home and unscented when they are being used for a ceremony or party so they will not affect those with an allegy to scent. They can now be purchased as battery operated votive candles in addition to the traditional wax votive candles.
BATTERY OPERATED: The latest thing on the market is battery operated candles. They come as pillar candles, tealight candles and votive candles and can be white or colored. We highly recommend using battery operated candles when there are children present or there is a danger of fire. There are many different uses for battery operated candles and there is more and more variety out there for you to choose from.Please visit our online store at: CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM to see our wide variety of candles that include all of the above.
Always use proper care when burning candles - keep away from drapes, furniture and children.
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