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Cherish the candlelit occasion.

candles are meant to burn 〰️

candles are ancient 〰️

candles are a hearth 〰️

candles are nightlight 〰️

candles are the sun 〰️

candles are sacred 〰️

candles are ordinary 〰️

candles are meant to burn 〰️ candles are ancient 〰️ candles are a hearth 〰️ candles are nightlight 〰️ candles are the sun 〰️ candles are sacred 〰️ candles are ordinary 〰️


Candlelight requires care.

  • Always burn candles within sight.

  • Never burn on or near anything flammable.

  • Keep away from pets and children.

  • Light candles in a draft-free room, away from fans, open windows or doorways.

  • Never leave matches or debris within the candle.


Collect Leftover Beeswax

Candle scraps don’t belong in the trash. Beeswax is biodegradable and can be recycled infinitely. You could use leftover wax to make salve or soap. You could hand-sculpt leftover wax into a bird-shaped offering for Earth. You could send leftover beeswax to The Beeswax Exchange and receive recycled candles in return.


The Signature Collection

My collection is rooted in traditional forms which provide functional candlelight for specific purposes. To assist in finding the right candlelight for your occasion, I’ve grouped the signature collection in two: quick-burn and long-burn.

Long-burn

Light and relight over multiple sittings.

  • Dipped Taper, burns for six to nine hours. Originates from the Egyptian rushlight: a stalk of grass soaked in animal fat. Tapers are the eldest candle used worldwide and are favored for their function of casting luminous nightlight. Choose from two lengths.

  • Mirth Pillar, forty-hour burn time. Keep lit for a minimum of 4hrs before extinguishing. The Mirth Pillar is a centerpiece candle which features an in-house embossed design, replicated from an antique vessel.

  • Glass Pillar, seventy-five-hour burn time. Keep lit for a minimum of 3hrs before extinguishing. Originates from the Mexican Prayer Candle which traditionally burns over several continuous days until self-extinguished. The Glass Pillar is a companion candle.

Quick-burn

Allow to self-extinguish in one sitting.

  • Chimes, two-hour burn time. Popularized by the German angel chime which uses the heat of candlelight to spin a tiny carousel decoration. Say your wish and light Chimes as an intention, a prayer.

  • Tea Lights, four-hour burn time. Originates from the Japanese tea ceremony which uses the heat of candlelight to warm the teapot and time the gathering. Tea Lights make the moment for slow mornings or sweet evenings.

  • Twin Flame, two-hour burn time. My signature-named candle originates from the medieval Italian candle named “Duplero”. The Twin Flame is a poem written in beeswax. Burn to celebrate beginnings and endings, coming and going, waxing and waning.


Bloom

Sometimes a powdery coating appears on the exterior of beeswax. This occurs due to fluctuation in temperature. A bloomed candle is safe to burn, or this powdery coating can be removed using a soft dry cloth. 

A bloomed candle is shown on the left.


Memory

The memory of a pillar candle is the indented wax pool. Minimum burn times allow an optimal expansion of the wax pool which minimizes leftover wax. For an optimal candlekeeping experience, keep the Mirth Pillar lit for a minimum of 4-hours each sitting. Keep the Glass Pillar lit for a minimum of 3-hours each sitting.


Hugging

Hugging works best while a Mirth Pillar is still warm. Slightly fold the exterior wall toward the center of the candle. This feeds more wax to the wick which minimizes leftover wax. For an optimal candlekeeping experience, hugging should occur immediately after each extinguish.


Wick Trimmers

Available as an add-on with the purchase of a Glass Pillar. Use these long thin scissors to trim the wick, dip the wick in the wax pool for a smoke-free extinguish, or reposition the wick upright. Use the bottom plate to catch and remove debris from within the candle.


Why is my taper dripping?

Dipped Tapers are drip-less when burned on a level surface in a draft-free environment. Keep tapers away from the airflow of fans, windows, doorways or high traffic areas for an optimal burn.


How do I remove wax from my candleholder?

Allow liquid wax to harden then place your candleholder in the freezer overnight. Immediately upon removing from the freezer, you should be able to remove the wax. Be careful not to scratch or crack the candleholder. Glass and ceramic holders are especially fragile when frozen.


 

 

Before electricity, people were firekeepers.





 
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