Judging from the existing literature, the time of beeswax production in China is roughly the same as that in the West. The beeswax that appeared in the 3rd century BC may be the embryonic form of the candle we see today.
According to Xijing Miscellanies, there were candles in the tribute from South Vietnam to Gaudi in the Han Dynasty. It is said that the king will send candles to officials above the marquis and top-grade officials during the Cold Food Festival, indicating that candles were extremely scarce at that time.
During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, candles were used a little wider, but they were mainly used for lighting in the upper class, not in the homes of ordinary people.
In the Tang dynasty, it was also recorded that there were candles in Jinzhou's tribute, and officials of the Tang dynasty also set up an official to look after the candles in the palace. It was recorded in the Song Dynasty that there was a candle trade in the border trade with Xixia at that time.
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There are many kinds of candles, which can be generally divided into two categories according to the purpose of use: daily lighting candles (ordinary candles) and handicraft candles (special purpose candles). Lighting candles are relatively simple, usually white stick candles.
Craft candles can be subdivided into many types, including jelly craft candles and incense craft candles. Generally, due to the addition of ingredients, various colors (such as birthday candles) are displayed, and shapes are also made into various forms (such as spirals and numbers). ) according to the needs, it can be novel, decorative, ornamental and functional.
The flame of a candle is divided into three parts: outer flame, inner flame and flame core. The outer flame temperature is the highest, the flame center temperature is the lowest, and the inner flame brightness is the highest.
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