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

First of all, for many manufacturers, the trick to getting 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 a more sturdy 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.

Since battery-operated 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 burning flame by using LED battery technology and a new type of wick used to create the illusion.

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

Then scent was added, or at least taken a little more seriously. After all, most people light candles for the wonderful scent they emit, 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 the scent of a real lit candle, the soft scents of these flameless varieties rival any traditional wax candle. Plus, they never run out of smell. Flameless candles are designed to continue to emit a pleasant scent for the life of the battery, unlike wax candles that lose their scent when the oils in the candle burn or evaporate.

It might 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 waxed counterpart. Unlike anything we’ve seen in recent years, today’s more modern realistic flameless candles are better; Work better; and look better than ever.

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