is the flickering realistic? does the wax look realistic?
1416286
Yes the flickering light is a nice accent and enough light for our large shower. Are they exactly like a real flame candle? No. Do we recommend these units, Yes. Are we pleased with these units, Yes. It all depends on what you are looking for. If you want a dancing flame, and wax running down the sides then these will not work. Flickering light and glowing bases are all that we want. Mood Lighting Yes. Remote control, Goodie!
1416287
I agree with Buzz's answer: the wax looks like plastic, but the flickering is very nice. I put ours into paper luminaries so we can enjoy the light and never see the wax.
1416288
The flickering looks real, but this candle is smooth, so it looks like it is new. They do have others that have melted wax look on the outside of the candle.
1416289
The flickering is very nice. It doesn't look real but not too bad off the real mark. The wax doesn't look real especially up close. I hate saying bad things about it because i gave it a four or five star rating. I still would. They are beautiful in the dark. I've never bought another brand to compare it to but I'd say if you're thinking of buying it go for it. I never tire of looking at them in the dark.
1416290
The Flickering is real....it looks good..not exactly like a wax candle, but a good approximationThe wax also looks good. The light of the candle shines through the wax, and it amplified the light and makes the candle look like a real wax, lite candleIt is not exactly the same, but it is very close
1416291
They don't really look realistic up close but from a distance, they're very pretty when flickering. Great for outdoors with no maintenance required. Turn off and on very easily.
1416292
They look close to real. Flickering is random. Wax is very white when light is off.
1366642
Bright white color, but some flickering when dimming.. Not every time. I did notice it flicker once or twice now..
1810110
I think they do flicker like real ones. I really like mine. Nice not to have to worry about flame. I am very happy with mine.
1053417
Yes, mine seems much dimmer and flickers..doesnt bother me, but i assume it was meant to be like this.
685081
No. No candle flicker. Just blinking, strobing, and consistently maintaining.
233911
It is not a bright light but very similar to a real candle. Don't know if that helps or not.
1751674
I thought it looked lovely. It added a great touch of reality to my Halloween props. It is a bit shiny, but not so much as to look fake.
1181301
I've had the candles for 3 months and they come on every evening for 5 hours, have yet to replace the original batteries used. I have enjoyed them completely. Do they look completely "real"? No. They don't drip wax and aren't going to cause a fire. They add a warmth and glow to any room, but are not sufficent to add actual functional light, they are decorative only. I'd like all of my "faux candles" to be on timers, highly recommend if you're just entering the market for them.
1353330
The plastic (not glass) cylinder is clear. The flicker circuitry is in the LED itself. So if you switch to a white LED it should just be on solid (which may be what you want).
1885961
It appears to be real. We had to season it with chalk before using it which you do with a real one.
711908
They look like real candles, glowing a yellowish color, and they flicker like a real flame. I was very pleasantly surprised and used them all during Christmas on my mantle and in my nativity. I love them.
1323380
It's real, but on a Vulcan it may be on the small side. Looks OK on my scooter.
1254046
The wax is very very good. I don'tt know if you need something to get it off but im so impressed when it's on! Try it you'll love it!
592776
I used my own wax and everything seemed okay. I think you should be fine I used my own wax cause I didn't really like the finish the 3m left. I wanted a better shine.
2031125
I have flickering problem in a different brand, from day one. Square Perfect has worked without flickering though. I have them on about 6 hours everyday for the last 25 months. I wonder if yours is a one off, or if there is a bad batch out.
1514921
It's as bright as any "real" candle. Personally I don't think it's suitable as a bedside lamp. Hard to say how many YOU might prefer for reading. Remember the base is about 3 1/2" in diameter so you'de need a fairly large nightstand. Also I think the flickering would get annoying. Abe may have done it, but I wouldn't recommend it at all. It may not bother you now, but you'll pay dearly for it in poor eyesight later in life.
2248877
It sure looks like the real deal to me. It's seems extremely light, & the fiber weave pattern looks awesome. That's about all I can vouch for though. It's certainly not a spray job, or sticker.