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Relief Candles
🌲 Relief Candles – when a candle has a face and a soul
Imagine taking a simple cylinder and carving a face into it. Or a tree. Or an abstract pattern. Relief candles are exactly that – candles we hand-finish until they become something between a candle and a sculpture. Each one is unique, because no hand ever makes the same twice.
The Story of the Forest Lord (our most famous relief)
Five years ago, we made a candle with the face of a bearded man. He looked a bit like a forest guardian, a bit like a cheerful grandpa. We put it in the shop window with no name.
The first customer said: "That’s the Forest Lord!" The second: "No, that’s the Spirit of the Forest." The third: "Looks like our Grandpa Stump." Within a month, the candle had 20 different names. So we gave up and now ask: "What will you call it?"
Today we get orders like: "I want your Gandalf" or "Send me that little Jesus." It’s always the same candle – but everyone sees something different. And that’s the beauty of it.
What kinds of reliefs do we make?
😊 Faces and figures
Forest Lord/Spirit of the Forest: Our bestseller, the bearded guy
Bacchus: God of wine and joy, for party people
Forest Fairy: Delicate female face
Santa: For Christmas, of course
Your own face: Send us a photo – we’ll try (not always perfect)
🌿 Nature motifs
Trees: Oak, linden, spruce – carved into wax
Leaves: Maple, oak, hemp (yes, those too)
Animals: Owl, wolf, deer
Mountains: For mountain lovers
✨ Symbols and abstractions
Celtic knots: Interwoven patterns
Mandalas: Carved, not poured
Runes: For the Viking at heart
Own logo: Company or personal
🎨 Draped cylinders
We take a finished cylinder and carve patterns into it. Each one is an original. They look like modern art pieces.
How does it work with colors?
The base is always brown (like a tree trunk). But the "coat" can be colorful:
- Blue-pink: For romantics
- Red-orange: Fiery, energetic
- Purple-beige: Mystical, mysterious
- Green-gold: Natural, forest-like
- Your own combo: Tell us – we’ll mix it
Two-color combos = no extra charge. Three or more colors = art piece = surcharge.
Scents (extra 120 Kč)
Forest: Fir, moss, a hint of mushrooms (yes, really)
Fruity: Apple, pear, forest berries
Fresh: Mint, eucalyptus, lemon
Unscented: For purists
With scent, add +5 days for production. The wax needs to “accept” the aroma.
Who buys relief candles?
Pub owners: Forest Lord above the bar – said to bring luck
Spirituals: Claim reliefs have “energy”
Collectors: Own 10 of them, each different
Gift givers: "When I don’t know what to buy, I buy a relief"
Companies: Logo in relief = luxury gift
Customer stories
"I bought the Forest Lord for my dad (75). He calls him Franta and greets him every evening." – Jana
"We have Bacchus in our pub. Guests toast with him. He’s our mascot." – Petr, pub owner
"I ordered a relief of our dog. Not perfect, but you can tell it’s a dog. Good enough." – Martina
Production process (for the curious)
- Cast the basic shape – cylinder, cone, whatever you want
- Let it partially harden – soft but not liquid
- Hand carving – knives, chisels, sometimes even spoons
- Add details – beards, wrinkles, leaves
- Coloring – layer by layer
- Final touches – polishing, scent, wick
One candle = 2–3 hours of work. That’s why the price.
FAQ
Can I order my own design?
We’ll try anything. Send us a sketch – we’ll tell you if it’s possible. 50% success rate.
Why is a relief more expensive?
2–3 hours of hand work vs. 5 minutes of pouring. Do the math.
Does a relief burn differently?
Yes. Relief parts burn slower, creating fascinating shapes. It’s a show.
Can I get the same Forest Lord as my friend?
Similar, yes. Identical, no. Each is unique. But you’ll recognize him.
How much does it cost?
Basic relief from 450 Kč. Complex designs up to 1500 Kč. Custom design = individual price.
🎭 Philosophical note: Every relief has a face. Some smile, some frown, some simply exist. Customers often say: "That candle is looking at me." And you know what? They’re right. A relief isn’t an object – it’s a being made of wax.
📞 Want a relief? +420 723 913 541 or info@svitsol.cz
Tell us what motif you want. Basic reliefs in stock, custom orders about 2 weeks.
