Prism Candle 5

Prism Candle 5 — 5x5 cm, height 19 cm

This prism candle is made from a premium paraffin wax blend, is 19 cm tall, has a 5x5 cm footprint and weighs 0.41 kg. Burn time 19–33 hours. Colour version pink-black, with a choice of the Sakura and Black lily fragrances. Hand-poured in our workshop in Královské Poříčí in the Karlovy Vary Region, with a cotton wick.

The geometric shape of the prism gives the candle a clean line that suits both modern and classic interiors. The flame plays with the straight sides and casts interesting shadows — which is why a prism candle is often placed in the middle of a dining table or on a console in the living room. It is not a decoration that hides; it is made to be seen.

What is it made of?

It is made from a premium paraffin wax blend – so it is not a natural-wax candle; we use natural waxes (soy, rapeseed, beeswax) in other ranges, for example in the Svitsolky and the VALLERI LUXURY candles. We do not offer pure beeswax candles, so if you are looking for a beeswax prism candle, this paraffin candle is not the one – we would rather say so straight away than have you find out after unpacking.

• Composition: premium paraffin wax blend
• Height: 19 cm
• Diameter / footprint: 5x5 cm
• Weight: 0.41 kg
• Burn time: 19–33 hours
• Colour: pink-black
• Fragrance: Sakura, Black lily
• Wick: cotton
• Production: handmade, Královské Poříčí, Karlovy Vary Region

How long does it burn?

19–33 hours. The range is not imprecision but reality: it depends on how long you let the candle burn at a time, whether it stands in a draught and how often you trim the wick. Light it for two hours a day in a quiet room and you will reach the upper limit. Let it burn for long stretches next to an open window and it will use up the wax faster.

What does it smell like?

There are two fragrances to choose from. Sakura is delicate and floral and suits the bedroom and smaller rooms. Black lily is denser and darker, lasts longer and suits the living or dining room. The pink-black colour version visually complements both fragrances.

Why choose a prism candle?

Round candles blend into the room; a prism does not. Sharp edges and flat faces create a shadow that changes over the course of the evening, so the candle acts as an object in its own right, not just a source of light. A decorative prism candle also stands firmly — it needs no candle holder, just a flat, heat-resistant base.

The second reason is practical: thanks to its straight sides, a prism holds more wax than an equally tall slim candle, so it keeps shining longer. The third reason is honest craftsmanship. We pour every piece by hand, so small variations in shade or surface are not a flaw but proof that the candle did not come off a production line.

Prism candles in the interior

Prism candles fit wherever the shape should stand out. On a desk, the candle offers a calm counterpoint to technology. In the bedroom it lights up the bedside table without flooding the room with light. In the bathroom it copes with a slightly more humid environment, as long as you place it on a stable base out of reach of water.

It looks good on its own and even better in a pair or trio of different heights. Combine it with our pillar or cone candles — together they form a composition with depth. Luxury prism candles also work as table decoration for a wedding or an anniversary where restraint is the aim.

Who is Prism Candle 5 for?

• For anyone who likes understated design without ornaments
• As a gift for a birthday, an anniversary or a housewarming — it feels thoughtful, not bought in a hurry
• For people who prefer Czech handcraft to mass production
• For those looking for handmade prism candles who want to know who made them and where

If you are looking for other shapes or sizes, take a look at our whole candle collection.

How to use the candle

Trim the wick to 5–7 mm before each lighting. Let it burn for no more than 2–3 hours at a time — this way the wax melts evenly across the whole surface and the candle does not form a “tunnel” in the middle. Place it on a flat, heat-resistant surface, away from draughts and flammable objects. Never leave it burning unattended.

When the candle has burned down to the last centimetre of wax, put it out. The remaining wax at the bottom can no longer hold the flame evenly.

SVITSOL — handcraft since 2004

The SVITSOL brand was founded in 2004. We have been making candles by hand for over 20 years. Our workshop is on the farm in Královské Poříčí in the Karlovy Vary Region. We work with paraffin, beeswax and soy wax — what is in each candle is always stated with the product. Every piece passes through our hands, from filling the mould to the final check. No production line, no imports under our brand.

Delivery: personal pickup on the farm in Královské Poříčí or shipping within the Czech Republic. Also explore our soaps, Svitsolky and chakra candles.