Ester & Erik Luxury Candles

To this day, Ester & Erik tapered candles are still made by hand (though the company have now refined the traditional techniques). Each cotton wick is dipped into hot, liquid paraffin. This process is repeated until the candle forms the desired thickness. The candles are then coloured and given a lacquered shine by hand. It’s a labour of love, but it shows in the high-quality finish.

There are also some added advantages of using the traditional candle-making technique. The candles burn cleanly, with a steady flame. They produce no soot, smoke, odour, or drips (provided you keep them draught-free). They even self-extinguish once burned down. 

For a little tip, to keep your Ester & Erik tapered candles looking gorgeous – always trim the wick before lighting and keep the candles at least 10cm apart when burning.