Prism Candles – Strength and Tradition

🟦 Prism Candles – when you want strength and tradition in one

The prism is a shape for people who don’t want compromises. No rounded corners, no “maybe”. Four walls, sharp edges, solid base. And also a story that will give you goosebumps – we have a prism mold that’s older than your great-grandmother.

A 130-year-old mold (not a joke)

In 1894, a candle maker in Bohemia commissioned a brass mold for a prism with rays on the sides. He believed that the rays would “catch the light and scatter the darkness around the house.” The mold survived two world wars, communism, and revolution. Now it’s with us.

When we pour wax into it, it’s a ritual. The mold is heavy, we need to preheat it, and pour the wax slowly. Every prism from it is a bit different – sometimes a deeper ray, sometimes a shallower one. It’s like a fingerprint from the 19th century.

Customers who buy such a prism often write: “When I light it, I feel it shines exactly like it did 130 years ago.” And you know what? They’re right.

Why a prism? (The answer may surprise you)

📐 Physics on our side

The prism has the most stable center of gravity of all shapes. You can bump the table, the cat won’t knock it over, and during an earthquake it would still stand. (We don’t test earthquakes, but we believe it.)

💡 Free light show

When the flame dances, the edges cast sharp shadows that move along the walls. It’s like having a small theater at home. A cylinder can’t do that.

🏛️ Architectural element

Place a prism on a shelf – it looks like a sculpture. Light it – it looks like a beacon. In both cases, it looks expensive (even if it’s not).

🕰️ Nostalgia that works

Prisms were made back when there was no electricity. People used them because they lasted and gave long light. Today we use them for the same reasons + they look cool.

What do we offer?

📦 Modern smooth prisms

Square 7x7 cm: Basic model, burns 30 hours
Rectangle 10x5 cm: Elegant, fits narrow shelves
Mega prism 15x15 cm: Weighs 2 kg, burns for a week

☀️ Historical prisms with rays (limited edition!)

From the 130-year-old mold. We make max 10 pieces a month – the mold is fragile, and we don’t want to destroy it. Each comes with a certificate and serial number. Currently 3 pieces in stock.

🎨 Special editions

• Brutalist prism: Rough surface, looks like concrete (hipsters love it)
• Gradient: Transition from black to white – modern art
• Cube 10x10x10: Perfect cube, Rubik’s Cube in wax
• Double prism: Two joined prisms of different heights

Who buys prisms? (Surprising stats)

35% Architects & designers: “It’s pure geometry”
25% Collectors: Especially the historical ones with rays
20% Restaurants: On tables, it looks minimalist
15% Esoterics: They say the prism “grounds energy”
5% Mathematicians: Because… they’re mathematicians

How to take care of a prism?

1. Flat surface – prism on a tilted table = bad idea
2. First burn 2-3 hours – must create an even “pool”
3. Rotate after use – turn 90°, burns more evenly
4. Wick 5-7 mm – longer = smokes and drips along edges
5. Handle historical pieces carefully – wax is different from modern ones

Customer stories

“I bought a historical prism with rays for my granddad (92). He cried. He said they had such a candle when he was a boy.” – Pavel, 45

“I have a collection of 20 prisms of different sizes. When I light them all, my apartment looks like a temple.” – Tereza, 31

“The brutalist prism is the best thing in my minimalist apartment. Everyone asks where I got it.” – Matěj, 28

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the mold really 130 years old?
Yes. We have documents from a restorer who dated it. It’s from 1894, maker J. Novák, Pilsen.

Can I preorder a historical prism?
Yes, but you’ll wait. We make 10 pieces a month, waiting time 2-3 months.

Why is a prism more expensive than a cylinder?
More complex production, we need to control all four sides. Plus, the historical ones are basically art.

Does a prism burn differently than a cylinder?
A bit faster (larger surface area), but more stably. The flame is calmer.

Can you make a prism with my logo?
Yes, on one side. Corporate prisms available from 50 pcs.

🏛️ Final fact: The largest prism candle in the world weighed 500 kg and stood in Cologne Cathedral. It burned for 3 months. We don’t make them that big, but a 15x15 cm prism is also respectable.

📞 Want a prism? Call 723 913 541 or email info@svitsol.cz
Modern ones in stock, historical on order. Hurry up – the 130-year-old mold won’t last forever.