color block tapered candle trio

Copito is a project by Clara Infante, a natural dyer and multidisciplinary maker and artist based near Barcelona, Spain. Her explorations with plant and earth pigments are often manifested through her sculptural wax creations.

These candles are made using the traditional hand dipping method which has been applied as a form of candle making for thousands of years. The are different to the piano tapered ones because of the darker beeswax used. They are over-dipped with indigo (plant) infused wax at one or both ends. Each candle measures approximately 2.5-3 cm wide and is 25 cm tall, and burns for about 6-8 hours. Trim the wick (to about 1 cm) if you would like the candle to burn slowly. Do not leave the burning candle in a drafty spot where it can burn unevenly and can be a hazard. Collect any leftover wax and reuse it to make playful candles or in other home-crafts.

Please practice fire safety, and never leave a burning candle unattended.