Dyed
Through the wax
The colour is mixed into the wax before the candle is formed, so it is the same at the wick as at the base.
A SMALL THING
The colour that disappears
White candles read as formal and cream reads as rustic. Black reads as nothing at all — it takes the colour of whatever wall is behind it and leaves the flame as the only thing on the table. It is the least decorative candle there is, which is why it goes with everything.
MATERIAL & MAKING
Coloured all the way through
Dye in the wax, not on it.
Even
Burns true
A surface-dyed taper goes streaky and pale as it burns. This one keeps its colour down to the last inch.
Unscented
Nothing added
No fragrance load in the wax, which also means a cleaner flame and less soot.
Standard
Six inches
The ordinary taper size, so any holder in the house takes them.
FROM THE WORKSHOP
“Dyeing the surface is cheaper and nobody notices in the shop. Two hours into the evening they notice, because the candle has gone grey halfway down and the top looks like a different one.
Mokay LabsThe makers
Twelve to a box
THE DETAIL
Plain materials. Nothing added.
Everything worth knowing before it arrives.
Colour
Black, dyed through
Height
6 in / 15 cm
Burn time
About 4 hours each
Included
12 tapers
- 01Free shipping worldwide, no minimum
- 02Thirty days to change your mind
- 03Tracking by email on every order
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions, answered
A few things worth knowing before it arrives.
Will they fit my holders?
Yes — standard taper size, including the wooden and ceramic holders in this shop.
Do they drip?
Out of a draught, very little. Keep them away from open windows and fans.
Do they smoke?
Not if the wick is trimmed to about a quarter inch before each burn.
Are they safe on a dining table?
Unscented candles are the ones that belong on a table — nothing to interfere with what you are eating.
How should I store them?
Flat, somewhere cool and dark. Tapers left standing in a warm room will bow over time.
