Description
This unscented brandy snap candle is a sweet treat you can light, made in paraffin wax to look like the classic rolled biscuit. The golden-brown shell has a sugary, crackled finish and curls round a generous filling of whipped cream at each end. One end is topped with a glossy red cherry, while the other is scattered with flecks of yellow and green, like lemon and lime zest. The wick sits in the middle of the roll, along the top. It measures 16cm long, 5.4cm wide and 5.8cm tall, a good size to read as a proper pudding at a glance.
Because it is unscented, it sits happily on a dining table without competing with the smell of food, so it is a fun choice for a dessert table or an afternoon tea spread. It looks just as good on a kitchen shelf, a dresser or a sideboard, anywhere a playful touch of the patisserie would raise a smile. You may prefer never to light it and keep it purely as a decoration, and it works beautifully that way too. As a present it is cheerful and unexpected, a little joke that anyone with a sweet tooth will enjoy.
The candle is made from paraffin wax, with every detail picked out in the wax itself, from the swirl of cream to the crackled shell. When you do light it, stand it on a plate or candle dish on a flat, steady surface, away from draughts, curtains and anything that could catch. Keep the wick trimmed short and never leave a burning candle unattended. Between uses, a soft dry cloth lifts any dust. For a tea table, set it on a pretty plate beside the real puddings and let your guests guess which one is wax.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Paraffin wax |
| Length |
16cm |
| Width |
5.4cm |
| Height |
5.8cm |
| Weight |
0.173KG |
Frequently Asked
Is the brandy snap candle scented?
No, it is unscented, so it will not compete with the smell of food on a dining or tea table.
How big is the brandy snap candle?
It measures 16cm long, 5.4cm wide and 5.8cm tall, so it sits comfortably on a side plate or a small candle dish.
What is the candle made from?
It is made from paraffin wax, with the cream, cherry and citrus-coloured flecks all picked out in the wax.
Can I light it, or is it just for decoration?
It has a wick in the middle of the roll, so it can be lit, though many people prefer to keep it as a decoration.
How should I look after it?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth, keep the wick trimmed short when lit, and never leave a burning candle unattended.
Where does the brandy snap candle look best?
It suits a dining table, a kitchen shelf, a dresser or a sideboard, anywhere a playful pudding will raise a smile.