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Moorlands Candles

Moorlands Candles, Candle Makers
Cumbria, UK
Ted Thompson (AKA Ted the Candle) and his team have been hand dipping candles since 1981, setting up shop at their current location in Alston in Cumbria in 2003. Sourcing a majority of their beeswax from the UK, their candles naturally vary in colour and release a honeyed scent. Moorlands Candles have a natural tapered shape, the result of the process by which they are made.
The dipping process involves the use of counterbalanced circular metal carousels with cotton wick wound around screws top and bottom, and the carousel set to the required length between them. The wick is then dipped into warmed molten wax a number of times, with a rest in between allowing the candles to cool and set between dips. 
Once the candles have reached their desired size, the wax is heated up and the ends of the candles burned off. The temperature and moisture during the process can make for variations. The finished candles are provided in pairs, as they were whilst hanging over the dipping frame, which makes them perfect for hanging up until ready to use.
All the processes involved in the making of these candles are undertaken within the Moorlands workshop, from melting the wax and stringing up the carousels to dipping the candles, finishing, wrapping and boxing. We love the ritual of unwrapping a pair of these beautiful dinner candles to set up the table for a special occasion, or simply to bring a warm glow to a winter’s evening.

Further Information

The History of Candle Dipping

Dipping has long been a method of candle making, and when candles were essential to life in the country, rush lights were made by dipping the pith of rushes in mutton fat or dripping. Only the church and the wealthy used to be able to afford beeswax candles.

The benefits of beeswax

Beeswax candles are prized for their 100% natural, eco-friendly, and non-toxic profile. They naturally release negative ions that trap airborne dust, odours, pollen and mould.

Further Reading

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