Gizmodo: candles

Match Candles Make Lighting Each Cigarette Feel Like Your Birthday

Mark Wilson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:40:00 EST

They aren't carton-lit like real matches, but these match candles ($6 for 4 packs) are one way to up the ante on that Zippo-lighter guy we all know who thinks he's so cool. (The other is lung cancer.) [Yanko]

Candle Quick: The Dream Machine of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Satan Himself

Mark Wilson — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Really? Is there someone out there burning through such copious amounts of candles that they require one gadget just to melt down the scraps?

What sort of demonic deity requires such inconvenient worship in 2009? (Ed note: Satan, that's who. And the ghost of Laura Ingalls Wilder, natch.)

Regardless, the Candle Quick is a sort of wax fondue pot that will melt of tops off old candles so you can once again gain access to the wick. But while the Candle Quick promises to pay for itself in just one use, we've never dropped its $25 asking price on a candle before. Our Dark Lord is a notorious spendthrift. And Satan is pretty cheap, too. [Taylor Gifts via Random Good Stuff via DVICE]

Unofficial Lego Candles Add Fire To Your Building Projects

Sean Fallon — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EDT

What's better than a Lego reproduction of the Kennedy Space Center? How about a scale model made with Lego-esque candles that's engulfed in flame? At $48 apiece, I don't see it happening. [aplusrstore via BBG]

In a Fight Between Candle and Laptop, Candle Usually Wins

Adam Frucci — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Here's a tip: never, ever leave a big candle burning over your computer. Ever. [FailBlog]

Candle-Powered LEDs Are Both the Future and the Past

Wilson Rothman — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:30:00 EST

A company called Nextreme Thermal Solutions recently demoed this LED—which shines brighter than the candle whose heat powers it—as first step in what I assume is a move toward bonfire-charged laser weapons. [Tech-On]

DIY Blow-Outable LED Birthday Candles Perfect for Uber-Geeky Kids

Kit Eaton — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:24:28 EDT

Kids nowadays are so showered with electronic goodies that I suspect a traditionally-lit birthday cake just wouldn't cut the mustard for some of them. Luckily, over at Instructables they've got a recipe for DIY electronic "candles" that actually lets you blow them out. Its flickering LEDs are accompanied by a thermistor warmed above room-temp by a nearby resistor, and accompanied by a microcontroller. When you puff hard on the thermistor, the circuit senses the temperature drop and switches off some LEDs. Brilliant, but sadly it seems you can't get extra wishes by blowing them all out at once. The demo video is undeniably funny though: a fake birthday part thrown by the builders.

All you need now to please an uber-geeky kid is to follow the instructions, box the device up somehow, and embed it in a cake. It's even a lower fire-risk than real candles... assuming your wiring doesn't go horrifically wrong. [Instructables via Hacknmod]

Spaceship Fragrance Oil Warmer (Appropriate for Flash Gordon's Bedroom)

Benny Goldman — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:30:00 EST

You finally brought that man/woman of your dreams back to your space den, and you're trying to seal the deal. May I suggest using this $15 Spaceship Fragrance Oil Warmer, the geekiest love aid we've ever seen. Imported from far off galaxies and recommended by captains by the name of Kirk, Gordon, Solo and Zapp Brannigan, I'm not sure how you could go wrong except if you tipped it over and caused a chemical fire in deep space and your airlocks all blew out before you finished your business time. [product page via Nerd Approved]

Rainbow Moments Candles Have Colored Flames For Colorful Arsonists

Jason Chen — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 01:50:27 EDT

Blue and white flames are so yesterday—red, green and orange are where it's at now. And by replacing standard candle wax with various minerals and crystals, Rainbow Moments Candles can produce these flames in the comfort of your own home. You can get them as both birthday candles or the decorative kind, or buy colored lamp fluid and make your camping trip that much more exciting. [Rainbow Moments via Cool Hunting]

Atari Joystick Candle Holder

Travis Hudson — Tue, 15 May 2007 16:12:48 EDT

This one goes out to all of my old school, Pitfall-playing, Space Invader-destroying homies out there. This Atari candle holder is the work of artist Mixko and is not currently for sale, but if you own an Atari joystick you could probably create your own mold Mythbusters-style and begin manufacturing them yourself. –Travis Hudson

Atari joystick candle-holder [Boing Boing]

Dirty Gizmodo Supplemental: Snowman Candle

Mark Wilson — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 15:54:59 EST

In our unending quest to ruin the holiday spirit, we conceptualized a Scroogetastic prank product that could ironically epitomize anti-winter at the highest level, and then discovered that it actually existed...as an earnest decoration. The whole idea of a snowman that you set on fire to celebrate the season is so deeply disturbing that we are posting this despite its pitiful lack of a USB port.

Sure, the candle will seem nice when your friends bring it home after the gift exchange, festive even. "At least we didn't get that 16MB MP3 player," they'll think to themselves, "we can't even burn that for heat." But just wait for the stories of little Timmy needing years of therapy to offset the trauma of watching Frosty slowly, painfully melting to death. $7.50 – Mark Wilson

Product Page [tamarack]

Nine Volt Candle-Lamps Let Mechanical Engineers Get Romantic

Jason Chen — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 18:30:28 EDT

Combine the 9V battery from your kid's RC racer and a LED-based candle and you get something that feels at home in a fancy restaurant as well as on your dining room table. Just a design for now, but these 9-volt candle dealies are pretty sweet, and we'd love to get our hands on a few here for Romance Thursdays here at Gizmodo HQ.

If you want one, email Richard Lawson at richl[at]forpeople.co.uk. – Jason Chen

Richard Lawson's 9Vo(l)tive [Core77 via Random Good Stuff]

Happy Blackout: Electricity-Free Light Bulb

Charlie White — Thu, 04 May 2006 12:59:08 EDT

Happy Blackout from Stiletto Design is a stainless steel light bulb holder that you attach to the wall. Insert a (preferably used) light bulb and it's good to go.

Notice the business end of the light bulb is still exposed. Light a small candle hidden behind that bulb, and whaddaya know? Looks like the bulb's lit, but no electricity's needed. Someday, all houses will be lit this way.

How many dead light bulbs does it take to have a happy blackout? [HippyShopper]

Dig Pot? Then Rock a Cannabis Candle This Holiday!

gizmodo.com — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 19:46:50 EST

Oh man. That pun in the title was like, soooo funny, man. Dig...Pot? Like a Potted Plant! Sorry about that, I just got sidetracked because of this totally awesome Cannabis-scented candle from IIKH. Straight outta NYC, these candles are made from vegetable wax and have a cotton wick for a longer and cleaner burn. You know, kind of like a totally rad bong hit, man. If Cannabis isn't quite your thing, the candles also come in other scents such as Basil, Black Tea, Hyacinth and Lime Blossom. If you want to get your stoner friend something for the holidays, this is a great gift idea. Votives are $10 and candles are $28, so why not grab a dime bag and a few votives and be creative?

Cannabis Candles from IIKH [Cool Hunting]