Floating Candle Bowls

Floating candle bowls come in different sizes and shapes to appeal to the taste of the host when they plan to make a table decoration for that special occasion. The traditional bowl used for candles is usually made of 7” clear glass. Those who like the larger candle bowl might chose to have a 9” clear glass bowl. The price can range from a mere $4 to much higher depending on the design and weight of the bowl.

Many people like to have their bowl full of gems to accent the beautiful candle (s) that is placed inside. Many different objects can be used inside the bowl to help accent the glowing floating candle. In some cases, people prefer to use battery candles instead of the real candle because they last longer and there is no danger from melting wax.

Types Of Floating Candle Bowls Available

The clear glass bowl can hold flowers, flower petals, and/or gems along with the floating candle. They are very easy to maintain and can be changed out as often as a person wishes. That is why most people prefer using the clear glass floating candle bowl. The bowl can be colored for those who like to have something that fits the décor of the home. The more acceptable colors used for the bowls are usually lighter and will easily let the glow of the floating candle shine through the pastel coloration. Pastel colors like lilac, lime green, yellow, or a pink are favored for a spring table decoration. The optic candles are often used in these bowls to help increase the beauty of the bowl.

The shapes of the floating candles bowls vary from round to square. The candle bowl might set on a pedestal, which places it higher than the floral arrangement that it is setting. The bowl can be placed on stands that are made of metal or wrought iron to give an even better effect to the tabletop arrangement. Sometimes the candle bowl can have an odd shape that makes the arrangement even lovelier with the glow of the candlelight. The use of this type of arrangement has been in existence for many years and has proven to become a traditional way for anyone to show off his or her beautiful dining room table.

Sometimes it is preferred to use the type of bowl that is flat but wide so that a larger flower can be placed inside the bowl to accompany the floating candle. The bathtub size bowl often uses these types of floating candle bowls with the candle when a person wishes to take a long soaking bath for relaxation. The light of the candle is relaxing so the floating candle near the bath water has proven to be therapeutic for anyone who wishes to relax. The beauty of the floating candle is seen when you use such containers as the Brandy Glass, or the tall Martini Glass. The beautiful little Ivy Glass Bowl has become very popular in restaurants who want to pose a romantic atmosphere with flower petals and one floating candle.