A Closer Look at Creative Candles October 16, 2009

We wanted to give you a closer look at why the candles we carry are so beautiful. 

 

Candle racks hang from the ceiling at the Creative Candles factory in Kansas City, Missouri. The effect is like massive candelabras in an array of bright, bold colors.

Wicks are strung on the rack and then the dipping process begins.

Racks holding the longest tapers, 39.4″ in height can weigh up to 100lbs when the candles are completely dipped.

 

All pillars are poured by hand.   The wicks are one of the most important elements in the candle.   The “secret recipe” Creative Candles uses for their wicks makes these candles burn the way they do.  Once the candles have cooled, each one is separately measured for the correct size, cleaned of the outer silicone residue on the outside of the candle and shaved on the bottom. A blowtorch is used to lightly melt the candle, making for a smooth, finished product.