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Floating flameless candles

Designed to float gracefully on water, these unique candles create a magical and serene ambiance for centerpieces, baths, or decorative bowls.

Floating flameless candles sit on water and glow in bowls, vases or a filled bathtub, and many switch on when they touch water. They suit hosts who decorate the table and anyone who enjoys a calm, spa-style evening at home.

Usually $15–$25Flameless candles
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Why floating flameless candles make a good gift

  • A few floating lights in a glass bowl make a simple centrepiece that stands out at dinners and parties.
  • Water-activated versions turn on when placed in water and off when taken out.
  • They can be used again for holidays, weddings and birthdays, unlike wax floating candles that burn down.

What to look for

  • Check whether they turn on with water or a switch, and how they are turned off.
  • Confirm whether the battery can be replaced, since some sealed designs stop working once it runs out.
  • Look at the candle width and number in the pack to match the bowl or vase.

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  • Water-activated floating lights
  • Colour-changing floating candles
  • Floating candles for vases

Questions people ask

Can the batteries in floating flameless candles be replaced?
Many have sealed button-cell batteries that cannot be replaced, so they only last a set number of hours. Some designs have a twist-open battery compartment.
Will floating candles stay upright in a tall vase?
They are weighted to float upright on still water. A vase with an opening wider than the candle makes it easier to put them in and take them out.

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