Relief Candles
Relief Candles – When a Candle Has a Face and Soul
Imagine taking an ordinary cylinder and carving a face into it. Or a tree. Or an abstract pattern. Relief candles are exactly this – candles we have hand-finished until they become something between a candle and a sculpture. Each is different, because the human hand never makes the same thing twice.
What Do We Make in Relief?
Faces and Characters
Forest Guardian: Our bestseller, bearded character
Bacchus: God of wine and merriment
Forest Fairy: Delicate female face
Santa: For Christmas, of course
Custom face: Send a photo, we will try
Nature Motifs
Trees: Oak, linden, spruce – carved into wax
Leaves: Maple, oak
Animals: Owl, wolf, deer
Mountains: For mountain lovers
Symbols and Abstractions
Celtic knots: Interlaced patterns
Mandalas: Carved, not cast
Runes: For the Viking at heart
Custom logo: Corporate or personal
How Do Colours Work?
The base is always brown (like a tree trunk). But the "coat" can be colourful:
- Blue-pink: For romantics
- Red-orange: Fiery, energetic
- Purple-beige: Mystical, mysterious
- Green-gold: Forest, natural
- Custom combination: Tell us, we will mix
Two-colour combination is at no extra charge. Three or more colours = artwork = surcharge.
Scents (for 120 CZK extra)
Forest: Fir, moss
Fruity: Apple, pear, forest berries
Fresh: Mint, eucalyptus, lemon
Unscented: For purists
Production Process
- We cast the basic shape
- Let it partially set – must be soft but not liquid
- Hand-carve – with knives, chisels, sometimes even a spoon
- Add details – beard, wrinkles, leaves
- Colour – layer by layer
- Final touches – polishing, scent, wick
One candle = 2-3 hours of work. Hence the price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order a custom motif?
We will try anything. Send a design, we will say if it is possible. 50% success rate.
Why is a relief more expensive than a regular candle?
2-3 hours of handwork vs. 5 minutes of pouring into a mould.
Does a relief burn differently?
Slightly. Relief parts burn more slowly, creating interesting shapes. It is a show.
How much does it cost?
Basic relief from 450 CZK. Complex motifs up to 1500 CZK. Custom design = individual price.
Want a relief? 723 913 541 or info@svitsol.cz
Tell us what motif you want. Basic reliefs in stock, custom 2 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are relief candles?
Relief candles feature hand-carved or sculpted patterns — faces, symbols, nature motifs. Each piece is a unique original from our Czech workshop.
How long do relief candles burn?
20 to 80 hours depending on size. Large relief candles like Bacchus or Phoenix burn over 60 hours.
