How Flameless Candles Really Work

You’ve seen the commercials… read the reviews… you may have even tried one… but have you ever wondered how battery-powered flameless candle makers make them look so damn real? The technology is really simple (well, maybe only for those who know how to do it), but we’ll try to make it easy to understand anyway.

First of all, for many manufacturers, the trick to achieving that real candle look is in the wax. Yes, many of these candles are now made with real wax (although it never melts), giving it that sturdier textured look and feel. Some even make their flameless varieties with a melted wax look, to give the impression that the candle has been burning for a while. It’s a nice touch that can add a real-world look to an otherwise fake candle.

Ever since battery-powered candles were introduced to the general public a few years ago, manufacturers have been working on a multitude of ways to make the flame dance or flicker when in use. Many have managed to create a genuine looking random flicker that mimics the look of a lit flame by using LED battery technology and a new type of wick used to create the illusion.

Once the wick problem was solved, these battery-powered flameless candles took on a life of their own, featuring a realistic glow that can even cast a flame-like shadow on walls and ceilings.

Next, the scent was added, or at least taken a little more seriously. After all, most people light candles for the wonderful aroma they give off, not just their flickering light. As the popularity of flameless candles grew, so did the need to offer a variety of scents to suit every mood, occasion, and interest. With a scent similar to that of a real candle, the soothing scents of these flameless varieties rival any traditional wax candle. Plus, they never run out of scent. Flameless candles are designed to continue to emit a pleasant scent for the life of the battery, unlike wax candles that lose their scent as the candle oils burn or evaporate.

It may not be rocket science, but the technology behind the flameless candle is what helps set it apart, giving it the realistic look, feel and smell of its traditional wax lit counterpart. Unlike anything we’ve seen in recent years, today’s most modern realistic flameless candles are made better; Work better; and look better than ever.