FAQs

Can I light sculpture candles just like normal candles?

Yes. Even though our sculpture candles look like small art objects, they are fully functional candles made from 100% rapeseed wax with a cotton wick. They burn down evenly, but slowly change their shape – this is intended and part of the design of wavy and sculpture candles, such as the FLAME candle. It is important to use a coaster. Due to their special shapes, sculpture candles can drip.

Are STUDIO MAVEA sculpture candles unscented?

Yes, our sculptural candles (e.g., the BOBBEL candle) are intentionally fragrance-free so that the shape takes center stage and they can be combined with your own room fragrances.

What are the sculpture candles made of?

Made from 100% vegetable rapeseed wax, produced in Germany free of genetic engineering – a vegan, sustainable alternative to paraffin wax with a longer burning time and almost soot-free combustion.

Are the sculpture candles suitable for people with allergies?

Yes, since they are odor-neutral and contain no synthetic fragrances, they are also suitable for people sensitive to fragrances and allergy sufferers.

How long does a sculpture candle burn?

Depending on size, between approximately 8 and 60 hours – small models like FLAME S around 8–10 hours, large variants like FLAME XL up to 60 hours. As the plant-based wax used is harder than other types of wax, the sculpted candle burns slower than conventional paraffin candles.

Where are the sculpture candles made?

Each candle is hand-poured in our own studio in Nordhorn, near the Dutch border – made to order, not in stock.

Does the shape change when it burns down?

Yes, this is intentional: The wave and sculpture forms develop a unique play of light and shadow as they burn, ensuring that each candle remains unique throughout its "life."

Are candles a good gift idea?

Yes, handmade candles are among the most popular and versatile gift ideas – they suit almost any occasion, from birthdays to housewarmings to thank-yous, and are suitable for close friends as well as colleagues. Unlike many mass-produced gifts, hand-poured sculpture and scented candles appear high-quality and personal, especially if they can be individually personalized, for example with a name, dedication, or a handwritten card. Since our candles are made from 100% vegetable rapeseed wax or European soy wax, they are also a conscious, sustainable gift idea for anyone who values vegan and environmentally friendly products.

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