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yes.you need more air,as the candle will burn for longer in a bigger volume of air because the air contains oxygen which is needed for combustion
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What are time candles?
A time candle is a candle that burns at rate that when it burns past a certain mark the people that are using it know how long it takes for the candle to reach that mark. So a twenty second time candle will only burn for twenty seconds. Hunch1000
Can you burn a candle inside a jar?
For a short time with the lid on or for much longer with the lid off.
How does the size of the jar affect the burning time of a candle?
The Smaller the jar the less oxygen, the bigger the jar the more oxygen, and since the candle lives of oxygen the biggest jar with the candle in it will take the longest to burn.
What is candle clock?
This is a candle, which by experiment, the user knows how fast it burns down. The sides of the candle have marks on it so it can visually tell what time it is. Some could even function as an alarm clock, by placing a nail in the candle, at a certain mark. When the candle burned down to that point, the nail falls out and strikes a metal pan or something to make noise. See this clock history, for more info.
What happens to a candle burning over time?
.....It explodes.
Does a soy candle burn as long as a beeswax candle?
Beeswax is known to be a long burning wax. Even so, it burns the same amount of time as a candle made from soy. The length of time a candle burns depends upon how tight the wax was wrapped during production. The tighter the wrap, the longer the burn.
Does the thickness of a candle affect the burn time of a candle?
Yes, thicker candles have more wax to burn and therefor take longer to burn out.
What is the the procedure for do white candles burn faster than colored?
Buy a white candle and a colored candle of the same diameter and length, light them both at the same time, let them burn for 1 hour (supervised), put out the flames and measure the candles.
How long does it take for a red colored candle to burn out?
The colour has nothing to do with the length of time the candle burns for. It all depends on the chemical make-up of the wax and the wick. Some wicks are classed as slow burn. These have been inpregnated with paraffin wax as well.
What brand of candles burns the longest?
The length of time that a candle burns isn't dependent on the manufacturer of the candle, but on the diameter of the candle and the density of the wax. For example, a taper candle (tall and skinny) will burn more quickly than a pillar candle (more an an inch or two in diameter). A solid wax candle, being more dense, will burn more slowly than a honeycomb candle which is a little bit of wax with lots of air cells in it.
Which is to burn longer a tallow candle or a wax candle?
If you freeze the candle, before using it, it will burn for a longer period of time. ANSWER Beeswax burns very quickly.
Why does the wick in my scented candle burn fast and the wax builds up the sides and makes a big hollow in centre of andle leaving hardly any wick?
How long have you been allowing your candle to burn at a time? Most candles have a minimum length of time that they must burn in order for the wax to melt evenly. If you are burning your candle for a shorter period of time than is recommended, then the wax near the wick is melting, but the wax further from the wick isn't getting hot enough to melt. It takes time to heat up the wax near the outside edges of these candles.
How do you put out a candle without smoke?
you could get it wet but it will ruin the candle or you could use honey put a little dab on the candle and it will go out the next time you lite it the honey will burn off you could get it wet but it will ruin the candle or you could use honey put a little dab on the candle and it will go out the next time you lite it the honey will burn off
What are time candles?
A time candle is a candle that burns at rate that when it burns past a certain mark the people that are using it know how long it takes for the candle to reach that mark. So a twenty second time candle will only burn for twenty seconds. Hunch1000
How long do candles burn?
It depends on the size of the candle, its capacity, and the materials it is made of. Every candle will burn for a different amount of time. It will also be affected by the conditions surrounding it (temp., wind, climate, humidity, etc)
Can you burn a candle inside a jar?
For a short time with the lid on or for much longer with the lid off.
Why did the candle stop burning after some time?
You do not give us the conditions when the candle stops burning, but a guess would be that the candle is in a closed container. When the candle has used up the oxygen inside the closed container, it can no longer burn, and goes out.
