About Our Candles

Production and materials

  • The wax altar candles from KunstIndustrien are
    truly handmade and individually manufactured according to a long-standing classic and proven recipe that gives the candles a beautiful glow and slow combustion of only 5-7 grams per hour.

    We only use the best available raw materials on the market for our candles. This means that besides burning more stable, more beautiful and longer than most candles in the market, our candles also have one of the lowest soot behavior scores in the EN, testing close to 0, which means that there is minimal oozing or smelling.

  • The special mix of high-grade waxes makes our wax altar candles translucent and gives them a beautiful glow when burning. Stearin on the contrary is light-dense. This means that wax candles made purely from stearin will not have the same warm translucent glow when they burn.

    The wicks are closely matched to the diameter of the candle. Therefore, our candles very rarely run. Again, the candles do not ooze or smell which is an indication that the raw materials we use are of such high quality.

  • Many people believe that 100% stearin is the best material for candles. At KunstIndustrien, we both sell candles from 100% stearin as well as candles made from other wax mixes – the most important factor to note within this is the connection between the quality of the raw materials and the craftsmanship. Poor or impure raw material will make a candle burn poorly and with ooze.

    In December 2016 our candles were tested for soot at an approved laboratory.

    The result should be between 0 and 1, where 0 is the best. Our
    candles scored as low as 0.04 and are thus among the very best in the market.

Good advice

Tips & Care Instructions for Your Kunstindustrien Candles

Altar Candles – Handmade with Care

  • For candles with a diameter of 7 cm or more: Trim the edges between each burn to prevent the candle from dripping and to ensure an even melt.
  • Candles with a diameter of 10.5 cm: These can be burned without trimming the edges to create a beautiful "hurricane" effect (a lovely, deep candle shell).
  • If the candle shell becomes too deep: If the flame begins to flicker due to a lack of oxygen, simply trim the edges or poke small air holes through the wax wall.

General Candle Care

  • Always trim the wick before every burn.
  • Place your candle in an appropriate, heat-resistant holder.
  • Never leave a burning candle unattended.
  • Avoid burning candles in drafty areas, including high-traffic zones, near vents, extractors, heaters, air conditioning, or ventilation systems.
  • Keep a distance of at least 5 cm between candles when burning multiple candles at once.
  • Use a candle snuffer to extinguish the flame to prevent the wax from splattering or overflowing.

For more detailed information about our candles, please visit our website or contact us directly.