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If you have a nearly spherical glass bowl, like a goldfish bowl, and you fill it with water, you can position it near the candle so that it focuses a lot of the candlelight into a small bright area over on the other side of the bowl.

Before gas or electric light was available, this was used a lot to let people do detailed work like watchmaking or embroidery when there wasn't enough daylight. You can sometimes see these candle globes in folk museums.

2006-09-14 09:15:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

A glass surround or a reflective background works best. In the 18th century, mirrors were often placed stratigically around the room to reflect and amplify the light of the candles.

2006-09-14 07:47:30 · answer #2 · answered by ladyscott 3 · 0 0

By making sure all the lights are off and try putting the lit candle near a mirror where the light will be reflected off of the mirror which gives it a double appearance and an awesome glow!

2006-09-14 07:48:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

put mirrors by it, this reflects the light thus amplifying it in the room

2006-09-14 07:47:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Mirrors.

2006-09-14 07:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by tbear 2 · 0 0

with a light focusing lens..

these are called "freznel" lenses, and what they use in lighthouses to amplify the light of the beacon..

2006-09-14 08:28:20 · answer #6 · answered by lugar t axhandle 4 · 0 0

Longer wicks often work best...But try covering with something semi-see through...i.e, similar to the effect you get with a lampshade.

2006-09-14 07:51:40 · answer #7 · answered by brandie m 1 · 0 0

Among other things others have suggested Light more candloes.

2006-09-14 08:01:23 · answer #8 · answered by Dr M 5 · 0 0

Put a mirror under it.

2006-09-14 07:47:33 · answer #9 · answered by OOO! I know! I know! 5 · 0 0

have a longer wick put a mirror behind it

2006-09-17 16:58:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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