THE HANDMADE'S TALE

Let's first go back to the True Heritage behind Wax Sculptures and Candles...

  • 'SIGALLARIA'

    Dating back Thousands of Years, Sigillaria ('Wax Figurines') symbolised Deities in the Funeral Rites of the Ancient Egyptians and were gifted at The Roman Festival, Saturnalia.

  • 16TH CENTURY

    Wax Medallion Portraits were popular during the 16th Century, with Antonio Abondio earning considerable celebrity status as a practitioner of this form of art

  • 19TH CENTURY

    Candle Moulding becomes the Gold Standard for Tapered Candles (1882-1960).

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  • BJORN

    Meet myself, Bjorn! I Graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a First Class Honours Degree in Biomedical Science.

  • WAX IN PATHOLOGY

    I worked in Histopathology as a Biomedical Scientist, where I Produced Wax Tissue sections for Microscope Slides to aid Diagnosis. Interestingly, this Inspired me to Pursue different Wonders with Wax!

  • SCIENTIST TURNED CHANDLER!

    With Interests in Exploring 3d Printing Technology, I began experimenting with how I could incorporate Wax and other Scientific Methods to create a near Perfect Candle with limitless details and finish. This is when Wonders in Wax was Born!

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  • FROM PAPER DREAMS TO HANDMADE WONDERS!

    Every Candle Design we Produce started off with a Pen and Sketchpad! Our Designs are Hand-drawn, Graphically Produced, Printed and Processed before the Candle Magic can Begin!

  • HAND WRAPPED WITH CARE AND LOVE

    Three Words- Attention to Detail! Each Candle is not only Meticulously Crafted, but also Hand Wrapped and Packed by our Skilled Artisans.

  • NOT JUST ANY GIFT

    Give a gift that truly symbolizes love and thoughtfulness - give the gift of Wonders in Wax

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    For all orders over £50

  • CONTACT US

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  • RETURNS

    We will replace or reimburse your order if you are not completely satisfied