06-14-2009, 01:37 PM
08-26-2009, 06:12 PM
There are different ways to use them, but the most basic method is to dress them with an appropriate oil (either just by dressing the top, or else by piercing holes through the wax to pour the oil into) and then you burn them all the way through (this usually takes several days.) It's also common the write out a wish-paper or a paper with the name of the person you want to effect, and set that underneath the candle.
09-22-2009, 03:30 AM
would u need to use red doves blood ink or what...?
09-23-2009, 12:39 PM
You can use whatever kind of ink or paper you like to use in magical workings. Some people use parchment paper and fancy ink like dove's blood or dragon's blood, or use ink in different colors depending on intent or different paper colors. There are also some people who use torn grocery bag paper.
The only thing I have heard is consistent, is that when writing a wish paper you have to use ink or else a pencil that doesn't have an eraser on it, because you don't want to give an air that your wish might not be serious or that you intend to change it.
The only thing I have heard is consistent, is that when writing a wish paper you have to use ink or else a pencil that doesn't have an eraser on it, because you don't want to give an air that your wish might not be serious or that you intend to change it.
09-24-2009, 08:50 AM
When using screened candles is it okay to blow them out for the night, or must one leave them burning consistantly?
09-24-2009, 06:41 PM
As I was taught, you never blow out candles if you intend to relight them: rather you must snuff them out. It's easy to do with the glass-encased candles, all you have to do is set a plate or something on top, and the flame goes out.
Some people do snuff out the glass encased candles then relight them at a later period. It's been my personal experience, however, that they don't always relight easily; even if the candle was burning well when it was put out, the relight tends to create a weak little flame that is drowned and extinguished immediately once the wax starts to heat up, and often I find myself having to scrape out a lot of the wax in order to give the wick room to breathe. Interestingly, I have had better luck with successful relights when using pullout refills -- I think it might be because the wicks on them are a little thicker.
Some people do snuff out the glass encased candles then relight them at a later period. It's been my personal experience, however, that they don't always relight easily; even if the candle was burning well when it was put out, the relight tends to create a weak little flame that is drowned and extinguished immediately once the wax starts to heat up, and often I find myself having to scrape out a lot of the wax in order to give the wick room to breathe. Interestingly, I have had better luck with successful relights when using pullout refills -- I think it might be because the wicks on them are a little thicker.