Our unscented Coleridge candles are, as plain dinner candles go, rather special. They’re made in North Cornwall by an environmentally sustainable company using the traditional ‘drawing’ method, and have a tactile, matt finish. They come in a mixture of warm and cool colours – this is our soft Flax Blue that’s named after the petals of its namesake. Each set of six is packaged in a recyclable card box (which makes them easy for gift giving), and they’re suitable for any standard-sized candle holder.
Design & engineering
The wax
For our cotton-wick Coleridge candles, we’ve used a unique blend of mineral wax (a naturally occurring paraffin-derived crude oil by-product) and vegetable wax; this mix creates a consistent burn.
In the making
Coleridge is made by a Cornish company that has been creating candles using artisan methods for more than 25 years. It uses the drawing method for dinner candles like these, which involves dipping the wick into the wax repeatedly until enough layers have been built up. Once they’re taken off the drawing machine, each one is carefully cut and milled by hand.
Doing the right thing
Not only are our making partners for Coleridge committed to keeping centuries-old skills alive, but they also have a mindset that looks firmly to the future. They’re almost carbon neutral, recycling wherever they can, working to look after their local wildlife, and producing their own, green energy. Our partner is also UK based, which means a smaller carbon footprint.
Using your candle
Coleridge candles are made slightly larger than a standard size so you can pare them down for a snug and secure fit – this is something you can easily do with a knife or candle shaver.
The perfect pairing
Coleridge will fit into many of our candlesticks. To complement the cool Flax Blue colour, we think these candles go especially well with our brass Heddon Tall candlestick.
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If your order is available now for UK mainland delivery, we’ll deliver it within 3-5 days. Otherwise, it’ll arrive in the estimated time frame stated above and at checkout.
