You want your event to be special, which is one of the reasons you’re using candles. The gentle flicker of candlelight can make any event – from a wedding to a corporate function – calmer, cosier and more inviting. Yet while candlelight has many benefits both aesthetic and functional, it also comes with its share of hazards. Sometimes the best way to find the accessories you need is to hire them, and glass sleeve hire is a convenient way to elevate both your aesthetics and your safety standards.
A glass sleeve is a tall-opened ended coloured glass that fits over a candle. Glass sleeves protect your candlelight both from winds and air conditioning, protect your tablecloth from wax and extend your candle’s burn times. While they’re perfect for outdoor events or those with fire restrictions, glass sleeves can improve any event.
Hall of Flame provides candle hire around Australia as well as glass candle sleeves to go with them. This is our guide to what makes glass sleeves so perfectly suited to all kinds of events, and how you can score an even sweeter deal by hiring them.
Benefits of glass sleeves
So what makes glass sleeves so special and why is glass sleeve hire such an excellent option for your event? Here are some of the biggest advantages of glass sleeves:
Protection from the wind
Events like weddings and birthday parties are commonly held outdoors, but strong winds can snuff out the candles and ruin the mood. Glass sleeves shield your candle flames from the wind when you’re outside and protect them from the aircon indoors.
Dripping and wax damage protection
Candle wax can stain tables, tablecloths and upholstery, even if the candle is advertised as “dripless”. Glass sleeves protect both your candle’s flame and everything around it.
Longer burn time
By breaking the wind and preventing dripping, glass sleeves ensure you get more burn time out of your candles.
Aesthetically pleasing
Glass sleeves enhance the look of your event rather than detract from it. Although they’re beloved for their functionality, they’re also beautiful to behold and available in a range of vibrant colours.
Benefits of glass sleeve hire
There are some excellent reasons to choose the glass sleeve hire option rather than buying your sleeves outright including:
It’s cost-effective
For one-off events, hiring usually provides you with more value for money than purchasing a large number of glass sleeves outright.
It saves storage space
Hiring removes the need to find sufficient storage space for your glass sleeves after the event.
No cleaning required
Most companies offering glass sleeve hire handle all the cleaning themselves afterward, lightening your workload.
Venue compliance
Many event venues require open flames to be contained in glass sleeves or other protective containers. Hiring your glass sleeves helps you measure up to the venue’s standards.
Reduced fire hazard
Glass sleeves allow your candles to shine brightly without accidentally setting nearby hands, clothing and furniture on fire. Hiring a batch of them is an easy and effective way to quickly cut down on your fire risk.
How to care for glass sleeves
It’s always a good idea to take care of your glass sleeves, even if you only have them for one event. Some tips for looking after your glass sleeves for hire include:
Clean between uses
Use a soft cloth and some cool water to prevent the build-up of soot and residue. Avoid abrasive cleaners that scratch the glass surface.
Handle gently
Make sure your hands are clean when you pick up glass sleeves, and don’t grip them too tightly.
Trim your wick
Cut down the wick to the recommended quarter of an inch before lighting your candle. Long wicks cause excess heat which leads to a build-up of soot on the glass or worse, cracking. Avoid over-burning as leaving your candles to burn for too long can do the same thing.
Store with care
Keep your candle sleeves in a secure place when not using them, using tissue paper or padding to protect them from damage.
Find glass sleeves and holders at Hall of Flame
Hall of Flame has candle holders to buy in all kinds of styles including glass candle sleeves in different colours. We also offer glass sleeve hire through our sister site Hire by Hall of Flame. We offer Australia-wide candle hire and glass sleeve hire with return shipping and all cleaning included. All you have to do is provide a 25% deposit to book.
We even have candle holders to accommodate our towering XXL candles, the tallest taper candles in Australia.
Since 2020, Hall of Flame has been providing premium candles and candle accessories. With more than 15 years’ combined experience in the industry, we have the skills and knowledge to help you hold a successful event. To find out more, call 1800 573 888 or e-mail hello@hallofflame.store.
