Low Cone Candle

Low Cone Candle – handmade candle from Královské Poříčí

The low cone candle is 14 cm tall, has a base diameter of 6.5 cm and weighs 0.13 kg. We make it from a premium paraffin wax blend with a cotton wick. Depending on the conditions in which you burn it, it burns for 19–31 hours. You can choose from two fragrances: lavender and vanilla. Every piece is made by hand in our workshop in Královské Poříčí in the Karlovy Vary Region.

The low cone fits where a tall candle would be in the way. On the dining table, it does not block the view across the table. On a chest of drawers or a shelf, its size matches the other accessories. Lit, it gives warm light; unlit, it serves as a simple decoration. We choose muted colours so that the candle goes with wood, ceramics and glass.

What is it made of?

The candle is made from a premium paraffin wax blend and has a cotton wick. We use this blend because it does exactly what it should for the cone shape: it keeps its form and burns down evenly.

• Paraffin wax blend – keeps its shape and does not deform in the warmth of a room.
• Cotton wick – if you trim it before lighting, it burns with a calm flame.
• Lavender or vanilla fragrance – lavender for a calm evening, vanilla for the living room and kitchen.
• Handmade in the Czech Republic – every piece passes through our hands. Small variations in the surface are part of handmade work and are not a flaw.

How long does it burn?

The low cone candle burns for 19–31 hours. Exactly how long depends mainly on where and how you burn it. Draughts shorten the burn time the most, as they pull the flame to one side. Another reason is a wick that is too long: the flame is then bigger and the wax burns down faster.

You will reach the upper limit if you burn the candle in a room without draughts and trim the wick before each lighting. It also helps to let it burn the first time until the wax has melted across the whole width. The candle then burns straight and no tunnel forms.

Cone candles for the table and the interior

Cone candles are a classic on a laid table. They suit a wedding table, Christmas and a birthday dinner. The low cone is more practical for this than a tall candle, because its centre of gravity is low and it stands more firmly.

• Dining table – celebrations, weddings, festive tables.
• Living room – coffee table, bookshelf, mantelpiece.
• Bathroom – soft light for an evening bath.
• Bedroom – subdued light instead of the ceiling lamp.

Arrangement tip: place three cones of different heights side by side, or two cones and one pillar candle. An even number looks stiff, an odd number livelier. Pillar candles and pyramid candles go well with the cone.

Affordable cone candles without compromising on quality

Anyone looking for affordable cone candles usually runs into two problems: a thin wick drowns in the wax, and a soft mass runs down before the candle burns properly. We can offer cone candles at a good price because we sell them directly from the workshop without middlemen. We do not cut corners on the wick or the wax.

Over 22 years we have learned where savings are possible and where they would come back as complaints. That is why the low cone is good value even when you need several pieces for a whole table or for gift packages.

How to burn the candle

• Trim the wick to about 5 mm before each lighting. A long wick smokes.
• Burn the candle away from draughts. A draught pulls the flame to one side and the candle then burns down unevenly.
• Always place it on a non-flammable surface and away from curtains.
• Never leave a burning candle unattended or in a room with children or pets.
• Let the candle burn longer the first time so that the wax melts across the whole width. This prevents tunnelling.

Purchase and personal pickup

You can order in our online shop or stop by in person at our gallery and workshop in Královské Poříčí. We will also show you other shapes and collections, which look even better in real life than in photos. Also take a look at our scented soaps, candle collections or Valleri Luxury candles.