I have a scented candle that has been sitting in its jar in a closet for over a year. It was put away after only being a burned and melted down a bit. Will it still have its scent if I burn it now, and is it even safe to burn still? The reason I ask about being safe is it seems to have gotten a little soft while in storage, a little spongy-like. I think the warmth of the closet may have affected it.
Candles never "go bad" the scent will stay as strong now as the day it was made, even if it's YEARS old. If it has gotten a bit spongy, it will come back just fine after you've burned it for a while.
BB,
Raji the Green Witch
December 10th, 2007 7:58 pm
Yes, it will still have the scent. It is mixed and blended with the wax. So Christmas candles can be brought out for many years use. Happy Holidays,
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December 10th, 2007 8:49 pm
Candles never "go bad" the scent will stay as strong now as the day it was made, even if it's YEARS old. If it has gotten a bit spongy, it will come back just fine after you've burned it for a while.
BB,
Raji the Green Witch
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If Witches know one thing, it is candles. LOL
December 10th, 2007 9:27 pm
Light it and enjoy it my friend! The only thing that i have found that has limited shelf lives are scented oils…..
Blessings to you!
)o( Trinity
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December 11th, 2007 12:03 pm
The candles will never lose their scent. They may actually grow stronger because the oil becomes more infused in the wax.
However, if you have a soy, palm, or natural oil wax, heat may cause it to become rancid over time. We have had this happen to old wax at our store.
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January 21st, 2009 12:35 am
Scented candle is a good way to spread scents in your room. It can both romantic and functional so you can consider it as decoration as well as room freshener.
Rose.