Candlelight can instantly make a room feel warmer, calmer and more inviting. Aromaglow floating candles offer a beautifully simple new way to enjoy that familiar glow, using water and a small amount of everyday vegetable oil instead of a traditional wax candle.
Easy to prepare and personalise, these reusable floating candles can create anything from a relaxing display at home to an eye-catching table centrepiece for a dinner, wedding or special celebration.
If you have never used a floating oil candle before, this guide explains how Aromaglow candles work, how to set them up safely and what makes them different.
What Are Aromaglow Floating Candles?
Aromaglow candles use a small wick held inside a reusable floating disc. The disc sits on top of a layer of plant-based cooking oil, which provides the fuel for the flame, while water fills the container beneath it.
The result is a delicate flame that appears to float beautifully on the water.
Unlike conventional tealights, the floating discs can be used many times. Simply replace the small wick and add fresh oil when you are ready to create your next display.
What You Will Need
Setting up an Aromaglow floating candle is straightforward. You will need:
- A suitable glass or heat-resistant container
- Water
- Approximately 1 cm of plant-based cooking oil
- An Aromaglow reusable float
- An Aromaglow long-burning wick
- A long-handled lighter or match
Vegetable, sunflower or rapeseed oil can be used. Choose a stable container that gives the float enough room to sit comfortably without touching the sides.
How to Use Aromaglow Floating Candles
Step 1: Choose Your Container
Select a stable glass or heat-resistant container. Clear glass allows the candlelight to reflect beautifully through the water, but you can experiment with different shapes and sizes to create your preferred look.
Place the container on a flat, stable and heat-resistant surface before filling it.
Step 2: Add Water
Fill the container with water, leaving enough space at the top for the oil and floating candle.
The water creates the distinctive floating effect and provides the base for your display. It also gives you the opportunity to add colour or suitable decorative elements beneath the oil.
Step 3: Add the Vegetable Oil
Carefully pour approximately 1 cm of plant-based cooking oil onto the surface of the water.
The oil will naturally sit above the water and provides the fuel that keeps the wick burning. There is no need to buy specialist candle oil, making Aromaglow candles convenient to prepare at home.
Step 4: Insert the Wick
Insert an Aromaglow wick into the reusable floating disc, following the instructions supplied with your candles.
Make sure the wick sits securely in the float before placing it onto the oil.
Step 5: Float and Light
Gently place the assembled candle onto the layer of oil. Allow the wick a moment to absorb some of the oil then carefully light it using a long-handled lighter or match.
Your floating candle is now ready to enjoy.
How Long Do Aromaglow Candles Burn?
Aromaglow’s specially designed wicks can burn for more than ten hours when used in suitable conditions with enough oil to sustain the flame.
If the oil runs out, the flame will extinguish. Allow the float, wick and container to cool completely before handling them or preparing the candle for another use.
Never add more oil while the candle is alight or the container is still hot.
Create Your Own Floating Candle Display
One of the most appealing features of Aromaglow candles is how easily they can be adapted to suit your home or occasion.
Choose from silver, gold, red or clear reusable floats and try different glass containers to create your preferred style. A single clear glass offers a simple, elegant look while several containers at different heights can make a beautiful table centrepiece.
You can also add colour or suitable decorative details to the water beneath the oil. This makes Aromaglow floating candles particularly effective for weddings, dinner parties and seasonal celebrations where the display can be styled around a particular colour scheme.
Always make sure decorations remain safely beneath the water and away from the wick and flame.
Why Choose Aromaglow Floating Candles?
Aromaglow candles combine beautiful candlelight with a practical and reusable design.
The floating discs can be used time and again, with only the small wick and a little plant-based cooking oil needing to be replaced. Their long burn time makes them suitable for relaxed evenings at home as well as longer celebrations and events.
They are also easy to personalise through your choice of container, float colour and decorative details. Manufactured in the UK, Aromaglow candles are a natural addition to The Wheat Bag Company’s collection of thoughtfully designed products for the home.
Using Floating Candles Safely
Aromaglow candles float above a pool of water, which helps to extinguish the flame if the candle is overturned. However, they still have an exposed flame and should be treated with the same care as any candle.
Always:
- Place the container on a stable, heat-resistant surface
- Keep the candle away from curtains and flammable materials
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets
- Leave enough space between multiple flames
- Never leave a burning candle unattended
- Never add oil while the candle is burning or hot
- Extinguish the candle before leaving the room or going to sleep
- Allow everything to cool completely before handling
Always follow the safety and usage instructions supplied with your Aromaglow candles.
Discover a New Way to Enjoy Candlelight
Whether you are creating a quiet corner in which to unwind, adding a gentle glow to your dining table or preparing a memorable display for a special occasion, Aromaglow floating candles offer a simple and versatile alternative to traditional candles.
With reusable floats, long-burning wicks and plenty of ways to personalise your display, they offer a completely different way to bring light and atmosphere into your home.
Explore our Aromaglow floating candle collection and discover how easy it is to create your own beautiful display.
