What candles should I use?

In an ice lantern, the important part of a candle is not usually what it looks like, but how it performs in cold temperatures. The light needs to be bright and it needs to burn cleanly to keep soot out of these beautiful crystal balls.

Unfortunately, many candles are not created to burn well in those conditions. For example, soy candles burn very clean and bright in warm indoor conditons, but produce a dim light in an ice lantern.

Consider using Wintercraft® Ice Lantern Candles. They are short (wind protection), and will burn clean and bright in cold conditions.

Short candles work best as they are lower in the lantern. A shorter candle allows the whole lantern to iight up and the candle will be farther away from the wind so it will have a better chance of staying lit!

For troubleshooting with candle use, see FAQ section: Creation and Troubleshooting.