A candle consists primarily of wax and a wick. Candles may also contain colours, scents and minor additives. The basic candle types are tapers, pillars, jar or container candles, tealights, gels, floating candles and birthday candles. The most commonly used candle wax is paraffin. Beeswax, soy wax, palm wax, gels, and synthetic waxes are also frequently used in candles. Different blends of these waxes are also very popular Most candles are made through the timeless process of placing a cotton