Sphere Candle Large 2

Decorative sphere candle, large – diameter 12 cm, weight 0.74 kg, burn time 72–96 hours. It is cast from a premium paraffin wax blend with a cotton wick inside and scented with Sakura. We make it by hand in Královské Poříčí in the Karlovy Vary Region. The SVITSOL brand was founded in 2004.

The sphere is a shape that works on its own in an interior. It needs no candle holder or arrangement – just place it on a tray or plate and the room gets a natural centre. Unlit it looks like an object; lit, its light spreads in all directions – it does not shine in one direction like a pillar candle, but evenly all around. That is why it suits the living room as well as a festive table.

Specifications

• Diameter: 12 cm
• Weight: 0.74 kg
• Burn time: 72–96 hours
• Composition: premium paraffin wax blend
• Scent: Sakura
• Wick: cotton
• Production: by hand, Královské Poříčí, Karlovy Vary Region

What is it made of?

It is made of a premium paraffin wax blend, which we use for most of our decorative shapes. The wick is cotton. We pour the wax into the mould by hand, so every piece passes through our hands – the surface is smooth, without seams and without fillers. Because the sphere is free-standing, it needs no glass or container: the wax is what you see and hold in your hand.

We use the same blend for the other shapes from our workshop, which has a practical advantage: when you add a prism or a cone to the sphere, they share the same material and surface – the arrangement looks like one collection, not a random mix. This is especially appreciated by those who buy large decorative candles for permanent decoration.

How long does it burn?

72–96 hours, depending on how long each burn lasts and whether the candle stands in a draught. We recommend burning it for no more than 1–2 hours at a time, so with normal evening use the sphere lasts for dozens of evenings – it is not a single-use candle.

How the sphere burns

Sphere candles burn differently from pillars. The flame initially creates a hollow at the top, which gradually deepens while the wax around the edge remains as a thin shell. This shell lets the light through and the whole sphere glows from within.

The Sakura scent is delicate and floral, more quiet than intense. It does not overpower food on the table or the smell of coffee; it works as a background. If you are looking for large scented candles in glass, this one is their counterpart – no container, free-standing, and you see the wax directly.

Where does it fit?

• Living room – coffee table, chest of drawers, bookshelf. As a standalone piece, not in a crowd.
• Dining table – weddings, celebrations, festive tables. The low shape does not block the view across the table.
• Bathroom – a bath without the overhead light.
• Reception, apartments, wellness – a representative decoration that needs no maintenance.

In compositions we pair it with other shapes from our workshop. They work best in odd numbers and at different heights – the sphere at the bottom with a prism or pillar next to it. Prism and cone candles from our workshop are made of the same wax blend, so the arrangement also holds together in material. As a gift, one large sphere is often better than three small ones – a standalone piece looks more valuable. We also make spheres with smaller diameters, but this is the size you really notice in a room.

How to care for it?

Trim the wick to 5–7 mm before each lighting. Charred residue on the wick causes sooting and uneven burning. Place the candle on a stable, non-flammable surface – the sphere can deform during long burns and wax can run down, so a tray or plate is a must, not a decoration.

Burn it away from draughts; a stream of air pulls the flame to one side and the sphere then burns out asymmetrically. Never leave a burning candle unattended and keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Where can I buy it?

Order in our online shop or drop by in person in Královské Poříčí. We have a gallery and a workshop here – you can see the candles in real life, smell them and choose the shape by its actual size, not by a photo.

More information: Candle care and safety