THE SLOW BURN OF AN EVENING RITUAL
Not every table needs a full-length taper. Sometimes what’s useful is something shorter — easier to fit into a low holder, easier to group two or three together without crowding the surface. That’s the reasoning behind our stubby candles.
Each one is made from plant-based wax and finished with the same smooth taper as our standard candles, just scaled down: 110mm in height, 22mm across — about 4.5 inches tall. Burned correctly and kept out of draughts, they hold a steady flame for roughly four hours and are built to burn without dripping. They’re sold as a loose pair, so you can light both together or keep one back.
The smaller size is what makes them practical rather than just decorative. They sit well in shallow or narrow holders that a full taper won’t fit, work in pairs down the centre of a table, or stand alone somewhere a taller candle would look out of place — a low shelf, a bedside table, a smaller dinner setting.
A few basics keep them burning cleanly: trim the wick to about 5mm before lighting, set them in a stable, heat-resistant holder, and don’t let them burn for longer than four hours at a stretch. Full care and safety details are listed on the product page.
Interesting fact: before mechanical clocks, marked candles were used to tell time — the even burn rate meant hour-lines scored along the length actually worked as a timer.
You can find the stubby candles, sold as a pair, in the shop – just click on the image below.
