Candle - Revision history

KarenLarsdatter: /* external links */

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external links

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	*[http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=567 Atlantian A&S Links: Lighting]		*[http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=567 Atlantian A&S Links: Lighting]
	*[http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showrecords.php?product=685&sort=2&cat=21&page=3 Portable Candlestick Holder]		*[http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showrecords.php?product=685&sort=2&cat=21&page=3 Portable Candlestick Holder]
			*[http://larsdatter.com/candleholders.htm Candlesticks, Candelabras, and Chandeliers of the Middle Ages and Renaissance]
	[[category:artefact (medieval)]]		[[category:artefact (medieval)]]

Paul Matisz: Reverted edits by 66.210.246.144 (Talk); changed back to last version by KarenLarsdatter

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Reverted edits by 66.210.246.144 (Talk); changed back to last version by KarenLarsdatter

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	==Period candles==		==Period candles==
	Period candles could be made from two materials - [[tallow]] or [[beeswax]]. They were generally uncoloured, but there are some [[Renaissance]] examples of red, green and black candles. Tallow candles were yellow and smelly, whereas beeswax candles were nearly white and if they smelt at all, it was a pleasant smell of [[honey]]. While the poor made do with tallow candles, the rich and the [[church]] used beeswax candles refined so they were as white and pure as possible.		Period candles could be made from two materials - [[tallow]] or [[beeswax]]. They were generally uncoloured, but there are some [[Renaissance]] examples of red, green and black candles. Tallow candles were yellow and smelly, whereas beeswax candles were nearly white and if they smelt at all, it was a pleasant smell of [[honey]]. While the poor made do with tallow candles, the rich and the [[church]] used beeswax candles refined so they were as white and pure as possible.

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	==Period candles==		==Period candles==
	Period candles could be made from two materials - [[tallow]] or [[beeswax]]. They were generally uncoloured, but there are some [[Renaissance]] examples of red, green and black candles. Tallow candles were yellow and smelly, whereas beeswax candles were nearly white and if they smelt at all, it was a pleasant smell of [[honey]]. While the poor made do with tallow candles, the rich and the [[church]] used beeswax candles refined so they were as white and pure as possible.		Period candles could be made from two materials - [[tallow]] or [[beeswax]]. They were generally uncoloured, but there are some [[Renaissance]] examples of red, green and black candles. Tallow candles were yellow and smelly, whereas beeswax candles were nearly white and if they smelt at all, it was a pleasant smell of [[honey]]. While the poor made do with tallow candles, the rich and the [[church]] used beeswax candles refined so they were as white and pure as possible.

KarenLarsdatter: /* external links */ Added link to relevant section of Atlantian A&S site

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external links: Added link to relevant section of Atlantian A&S site

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	==external links==		==external links==
			*[http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=567 Atlantian A&S Links: Lighting]
	*[http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showrecords.php?product=685&sort=2&cat=21&page=3 Portable Candlestick Holder]		*[http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showrecords.php?product=685&sort=2&cat=21&page=3 Portable Candlestick Holder]
	[[category:artefact (medieval)]]		[[category:artefact (medieval)]]

Tiff at 07:48, 18 October 2006

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	*[[oil lamps]]		*[[oil lamps]]
	*[[candelabra]]		*[[candelabra]]

			==external links==
			*[http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showrecords.php?product=685&sort=2&cat=21&page=3 Portable Candlestick Holder]
	[[category:artefact (medieval)]]		[[category:artefact (medieval)]]

User 144: categorising

2006-05-18T12:23:49Z

categorising

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	*[[candelabra]]		*[[candelabra]]
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Cian: cleanup links

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cleanup links

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	==Period candles==		==Period candles==
	Period candles could be made from two materials - [[tallow]] or [[beeswax]]. They were generally uncoloured, but there are some [[Renaissance]] examples of red, green and black candles. Tallow candles were yellow and smelly, whereas beeswax candles were nearly white and if they smelt at all, it was a pleasant smell of honey. While the poor made do with tallow candles, the rich and the church used beeswax candles refined so they were as white and pure as possible.		Period candles could be made from two materials - [[tallow]] or [[beeswax]]. They were generally uncoloured, but there are some [[Renaissance]] examples of red, green and black candles. Tallow candles were yellow and smelly, whereas beeswax candles were nearly white and if they smelt at all, it was a pleasant smell of [[honey]]. While the poor made do with tallow candles, the rich and the [[church]] used beeswax candles refined so they were as white and pure as possible.

	Modern candles are molded (giving them their uniform width), a technique that was not known until the ~~fifteenth~~ century[http://www.craftcave.com/candle/history.shtml]. Prior to this candles were produced by techniques such as dipping, dripping or rolling, all of which were very time consuming, adding to the cost of this article. Because of this non-uniform width, most candle holders or [[candelabra]] were of the variety with a bowl to catch drips and a spike to impale the candle on. Candelabra with fitted sockets for candles are a very late period invention, as they must postdate the common manufacture of molded candles. (although you can use these to hold your new oil lamp :-))		Modern candles are molded (giving them their uniform width), a technique that was not known until the [[15th century]] (see [http://www.craftcave.com/candle/history.shtml www.craftcave.com]). Prior to this candles were produced by techniques such as dipping, dripping or rolling, all of which were very time consuming, adding to the cost of this article. Because of this non-uniform width, most candle holders or [[candelabra]] were of the variety with a bowl to catch drips and a spike to impale the candle on. Candelabra with fitted sockets for candles are a very late [[period]] invention, as they must postdate the common manufacture of molded candles. (although you can use these to hold your new oil lamp :-))

	Until the [[Renaissance]], candles were not preferred as the main source of lighting a home - [[oil lamps]] were much more economical and equally bright, without the smell. The chief demand for beeswax candles came from the pre-~~Reform~~ [[church]], as lighting candles was important for religious purposes.		Until the [[Renaissance]], candles were not preferred as the main source of lighting a home - [[oil lamps]] were much more economical and equally bright, without the smell. The chief demand for beeswax candles came from the pre-[[Reformation]] [[church]], as lighting candles was important for religious purposes.

	~~see~~ also:		== See also ==
	*[[lighting]]		*[[lighting]]
	*[[modern candles]] to substitute when feasting		*[[modern candles]] to substitute when [[feasting]]
	*[[oil lamps]]		*[[oil lamps]]
	*[[candelabra]]		*[[candelabra]]

130.194.13.103 at 07:31, 7 October 2003

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	Period candles could be made from two materials - [[tallow]] or [[beeswax]]. They were generally uncoloured, but there are some [[Renaissance]] examples of red, green and black candles. Tallow candles were yellow and smelly, whereas beeswax candles were nearly white and if they smelt at all, it was a pleasant smell of honey. While the poor made do with tallow candles, the rich and the church used beeswax candles refined so they were as white and pure as possible.		Period candles could be made from two materials - [[tallow]] or [[beeswax]]. They were generally uncoloured, but there are some [[Renaissance]] examples of red, green and black candles. Tallow candles were yellow and smelly, whereas beeswax candles were nearly white and if they smelt at all, it was a pleasant smell of honey. While the poor made do with tallow candles, the rich and the church used beeswax candles refined so they were as white and pure as possible.

	Modern candles are molded (giving them their uniform width), a technique that was not known until ~~late~~ in ~~period~~. Prior to this candles were produced by techniques such as dipping, dripping or rolling, all of which were very time consuming, adding to the cost of this article. Because of this non-uniform width, most candle holders or [[candelabra]] were of the variety with a bowl to catch drips and a spike to impale the candle on. Candelabra with fitted sockets for candles are a very late period invention, as they must postdate the common manufacture of molded candles. (although you can use these to hold your new oil lamp :-))		Modern candles are molded (giving them their uniform width), a technique that was not known until the fifteenth century[http://www.craftcave.com/candle/history.shtml]. Prior to this candles were produced by techniques such as dipping, dripping or rolling, all of which were very time consuming, adding to the cost of this article. Because of this non-uniform width, most candle holders or [[candelabra]] were of the variety with a bowl to catch drips and a spike to impale the candle on. Candelabra with fitted sockets for candles are a very late period invention, as they must postdate the common manufacture of molded candles. (although you can use these to hold your new oil lamp :-))

	Until the [[Renaissance]], candles were not preferred as the main source of lighting a home - [[oil lamps]] were much more economical and equally bright, without the smell. The chief demand for beeswax candles came from the pre-Reform [[church]], as lighting candles was important for religious purposes.		Until the [[Renaissance]], candles were not preferred as the main source of lighting a home - [[oil lamps]] were much more economical and equally bright, without the smell. The chief demand for beeswax candles came from the pre-Reform [[church]], as lighting candles was important for religious purposes.

Morgant: adding colour discussion removed from modern candles

2003-09-10T11:35:34Z

adding colour discussion removed from modern candles

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	==Period candles==		==Period candles==
	Period candles could be made from two materials - [[tallow]] or [[beeswax]]. Tallow candles were yellow and smelly, whereas beeswax candles were nearly white and if they smelt at all, it was a pleasant smell of honey. While the poor made do with tallow candles, the rich and the church used beeswax candles refined so they were as white and pure as possible.		Period candles could be made from two materials - [[tallow]] or [[beeswax]]. They were generally uncoloured, but there are some [[Renaissance]] examples of red, green and black candles. Tallow candles were yellow and smelly, whereas beeswax candles were nearly white and if they smelt at all, it was a pleasant smell of honey. While the poor made do with tallow candles, the rich and the church used beeswax candles refined so they were as white and pure as possible.

	Modern candles are molded (giving them their uniform width), a technique that was not known until late in period. Prior to this candles were produced by techniques such as dipping, dripping or rolling, all of which were very time consuming, adding to the cost of this article. Because of this non-uniform width, most candle holders or [[candelabra]] were of the variety with a bowl to catch drips and a spike to impale the candle on. Candelabra with fitted sockets for candles are a very late period invention, as they must postdate the common manufacture of molded candles. (although you can use these to hold your new oil lamp :-))		Modern candles are molded (giving them their uniform width), a technique that was not known until late in period. Prior to this candles were produced by techniques such as dipping, dripping or rolling, all of which were very time consuming, adding to the cost of this article. Because of this non-uniform width, most candle holders or [[candelabra]] were of the variety with a bowl to catch drips and a spike to impale the candle on. Candelabra with fitted sockets for candles are a very late period invention, as they must postdate the common manufacture of molded candles. (although you can use these to hold your new oil lamp :-))

Morgant: depluralisation, moving stuff to modern candles

2003-09-10T11:32:34Z

depluralisation, moving stuff to modern candles

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	==~~period~~ [[candles]]==		==Period candles==
	Period candles could be made from two materials - [[tallow]] or [[beeswax]]. Tallow candles were yellow and smelly, whereas beeswax candles were nearly white and if they smelt at all, it was a pleasant smell of honey. While the poor made do with tallow candles, the rich and the church used beeswax candles refined so they were as white and pure as possible. Modern candles are generally made from the very white parrafin, and many yellow beeswax candles availible today are deliberately coloured yellow or purified less to keep a yellow colour to distinguish them from parafin (although sometimes you can get asian imports beeswax candles that are cheaper and whiter, although some may contain part parrafin).		Period candles could be made from two materials - [[tallow]] or [[beeswax]]. Tallow candles were yellow and smelly, whereas beeswax candles were nearly white and if they smelt at all, it was a pleasant smell of honey. While the poor made do with tallow candles, the rich and the church used beeswax candles refined so they were as white and pure as possible.

	Modern candles are molded (giving them their uniform width), a ~~techniques~~ that was not known until late in period. Prior to this candles were produced by ~~techniqes~~ such as dipping, dripping or rolling, all of which were very time consuming, adding to the cost of this article. Because of this non-uniform width, most candle holders or [[candelabra]] were of the variety with a bowl to catch drips and a spike to impale the candle on. ~~Candleabra~~ with fitted sockets for candles are a very late period invention, as they must postdate the common manufacture of molded candles. (although you can use these to hold your new oil lamp :-))		Modern candles are molded (giving them their uniform width), a technique that was not known until late in period. Prior to this candles were produced by techniques such as dipping, dripping or rolling, all of which were very time consuming, adding to the cost of this article. Because of this non-uniform width, most candle holders or [[candelabra]] were of the variety with a bowl to catch drips and a spike to impale the candle on. Candelabra with fitted sockets for candles are a very late period invention, as they must postdate the common manufacture of molded candles. (although you can use these to hold your new oil lamp :-))

⚫	Until the ~~renaisance~~, candles were not ~~prefered~~ as the main source of lighting a home - oil lamps were much more economical and equally bright, ~~with~~ no smell. ~~Beeswax~~ ~~candles~~ ~~were~~ ~~used~~ ~~extensively~~ by the ~~church~~ ~~however~~, ~~where~~ lighting candles was important for ~~religeous~~ purposes.

	[[Period]] candles were generally white or wax coloured, but there are some [[Renaissance]] examples of red, green and black candles. Votive candles were an important use for [[wax]] in period.

		⚫	Until the [[Renaissance]], candles were not preferred as the main source of lighting a home - [[oil lamps]] were much more economical and equally bright, without the smell. The chief demand for beeswax candles came from the pre-Reform [[church]], as lighting candles was important for religious purposes.

	see also:		see also:
	*[[modern Candles]] for sca feasts
	*[[lighting]]		*[[lighting]]
			*[[modern candles]] to substitute when feasting
			*[[oil lamps]]
			*[[candelabra]]