Tealight candles are a distinctive type of candle: small in size, circular in shape and perfect for creating a calm and serene atmosphere. Self-contained in their own fire-safe cups, they disappear into the air when burnt without leaving a single drip on the upholstery, making clean-up easy. What’s more, they have so many uses besides simply lighting up an event or space (although they’re perfect for that).
At first glance, tealight candles can seem quite similar to votives, another kind of small candle that creates a romantic atmosphere with a tiny flickering flame. But there are some important differences too. With their longer burn time, votives are more suitable for slower, more relaxed events like wedding ceremonies or romantic dinners.
Tealights are versatile candles that can light up a wide variety of spaces and events but have many other uses – some of which may come as a surprise.
As a leading supplier of candles in Australia, Hall of Flame has seen tealights light up all kinds of events in a variety of unique ways. Here’s our guide to the many eclectic uses you can find for this type of candle.
Common uses for tealight candles
Where are you most likely to find tealight candles? Here are some of the purposes you’ll most commonly see them used for, and the events and locations you’re likely to see them appear in:
Dinner parties
When placed in decorative holders, tealight candles make elegant additions to dinner parties and gatherings of all sizes, helping to set the mood.
Ambient lights
Tealights have a relaxing glow that creates a pleasant and never overpowering vibe in your own home, especially in the right lantern or decorative holder.
Meditation and aromatherapy sessions
Tealights, particularly those with fragrances, are commonly used in aromatherapy and meditation sessions to create a sense of calm and relaxation. These candles are small, highly portable and have a gentle glow, making them ideal for ritual and therapeutic practices that soothe the mind and emotions.
Outdoor areas
Tealights fit perfectly into mason jars or lanterns, creating an ethereal, almost fairytale atmosphere for an evening backyard party or gathering.
Bath candles
A warm, relaxing bath is the perfect way to unwind after a long busy day, and candlelight makes it even more pleasant. Tealights offer a laidback ambience and often a soothing scent. Their shorter burn time makes them the perfect length for a bath and they’re so small and convenient you can place them around the room in all kinds of locations.
Unexpected uses for tealight candles
The versatility of tealight candles goes beyond just creating the right atmosphere. Here are some (perhaps surprising) ways you can put these candles to good use:
DIY candle holders
Tealights’ small size makes them ideal for personalised artistic candle holders made from anything from mason jars to wine glasses to hollowed fruits. Their self-contained design makes them easy to insert into containers of various materials without spilling wax and doing damage. They’re also available in a range of colours – perfect for varied self-expression.
Insect repellents
There’s another reason tealights are so perfect for outdoor gatherings and it’s about more than just their vibe. These candles can help keep mosquitoes and other insects at bay. Just fill a heat-safe container up with water, add a few drops of eucalyptus or citronella and place a tealight candle underneath. The heat releases the scent of the oil into the air, repelling pests.
Food warmers
Just a few well-placed tealights under a heat-resistant tray of sauces, dips or other treats keeps them warm throughout a wedding, party or function.
Emergency heat and light source
An emergency stash of tealights can’t replace a heater or generator, but it can give you some urgent illumination during a blackout or heat on a camping trip when you need it.
Find the right tealight candles at Hall of Flame
Hall of Flame has both tealight and votive candles (including packs of bulk candles) perfect for all kinds of uses, from major events to low-key ceremonies to home décor. Made from natural Stearin wax, our tealight candles cast a warm and exciting glow with up to nine hours of clean and consistent burn time. They’re available in a dazzling selection of colours and shades from plain black to ivory, dove grey to sand beige, ballet pink to moss green.
Established in 2020, Hall of Flame provides candles Australia-wide to everyone from events stylists and wedding planners to individuals looking to liven up their living space. Our team has over 15 years’ combined experience in the events industry, and all of our products are built with durability, functionality and reliability in mind.
Whether you’re looking for bulk candles for a large event or the perfect solo piece to suit your home, the Hall of Flame team can help. Call our team on 1800 573 888 or e-mail as much information as you can to hello@hallofflame.store.
