Crystal Candles… The Most Frequently Asked Questions

Crystal Candles (candles with crystals arranged in them) are the most special candles you will ever own. Embellished with crystals and botanicals, crystal infused candles are rare and always one-of-a-kind. They are a treasure that will fill your heart and home.

Yes. A candle made professionally and correctly with crystals and dried flowers is as safe as any other candle. In Lemon Canary’s 8 years of making crystal candles we have not seen or been told of any kind of safety issue relating to embellishing candles with crystals and dried flowers.

Lemon Canary’s instruction card for candles with crystals and/or botanicals says it best, “We are so blessed to make this candle for you. It’s truly beautiful and is one of a kind. This crystal candle has been lovingly and carefully handmade in our bespoke studio with botanicals, crystals or embellishments (or perhaps a little of each). You can light this candle with the crystals, botanicals and embellishments inside of it. Each candle will burn differently as the botanicals and crystals move around. Please do not leave any candle unattended. If required, blow the candle out and move the botanicals away from the flame. Keep your wicks nice and trimmed (about 5mm long) for the best burn. Allow the wax to melt to the edge of the vessel with every burn. Towards the end of your candle, you can fish out the crystals and rinse them in warm soapy water if you want to keep them. When finished, clean your bowl or vessel and have it refilled or repurpose it for something else. To remove the wicks, add a tiny amount of boiling water and carefully take them out. We hope that this crystal candle is a blessing to you”.

The most popular crystals used in candle decoration include Rose Quartz, Citrine, Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Aventurine, Peacock Ore and Selenite. And the types of these crystals include tumbles, points, raw pieces, chips, clusters, spheres and hearts.

Yes, our candles with crystals, botanicals and embellishments are designed in a way so you can leave them all in the vessel when burning. We have been asked before about whether our rose buds and other botanicals could be a fire hazard. Over the many years we have been making these products we have not had an issue. We keep a safe distance from the wicks so when the wax pool reaches the botanicals they tend to sink coating them in wax and making them safe. Any candle with an open flame can be a hazard so following good candle care guidelines is always a must.

Just clean your crystals with warm soapy water to remove any wax residue and they will like new again.

Some stones are not suitable for cleaning with water. They include Selenite, Red Coral, Calcite, Angelite, Moonstone and Azurite. Keep in mind many crystals with “ite” at the end of the name are not suitable for water cleaning.

The short answer is YES. It is legal and a candle made correctly with crystals and dried flowers is as safe as any other candle. For our full article on the subject click here.

– Aventurine: Stone of opportunity and prosperity. Associated with healing and harmony. Said to reduce stress and bring courage.
– Amethyst (The Dream Stone): The sweet dreams stone. Aids sleep. Healing and cleansing. Overcomes negativity with positivity.
– Citrine (The Happy Stone): Stone of happiness and abundance. Energising and creative. Intuitive and overcoming of fears.
– Clear Quartz: Healing, harmony and clarity. Brings balance.
– Jade: Brings love, tranquillity and wisdom. Awakens the mind. Encourages kindness to self. Dispels negative thoughts.
– Lapis Lazuli: A protection stone. Teaches mindfulness and self awareness. Encourages honest expression and compassion. Relationship builder.
– Peacock Ore: An abundance and meditation stone.
– Rose Quartz (The Love Stone): Unconditional love and peace. Calms and purifies. Attracts love. Encourages forgiveness and trust. Comfort for heartache and grief.
– Selenite: Brings clarity of mind and divine understanding. Brings deep peace.
– Tiger Eye: A grounding and protective stone. Mood lifter, motivator and stress release. Encourages commitment and helps with conflict resolution.

For Lemon Canary’s full meaning and intention list for crystals, botanicals and embellishments with photos click here.