Description
This large skull candle brings a wry, gothic grin to the Halloween table. It is modelled as a human skull with deep eye sockets, a hollow nose and two full rows of teeth. Fine cracks run across the crown and down the sides, and brown antiqued detailing settles into the recesses and the cracks, so the white body reads like old, weathered bone. A single wick rises from the top of the head. It stands 11cm tall, 9.5cm across and 13.5cm from front to back, a generous size that holds its own on a shelf or table. It gives 20 hours of burn time, enough for several Halloween evenings.
We think it suits anywhere you gather for Halloween: the middle of a dining table, the end of a mantelpiece, a hallway console that greets trick-or-treaters, or a bookshelf among your favourite spooky bits. Because the skull is modelled in the round, with the jaw, cheekbones and cracked dome all shaped from every angle, it looks as good from the side as from the front, so it sits happily where people walk past. Set it alone for a simple, spooky touch, or group it with other candles for a fuller display. It makes a fun Halloween gift too.
The surface has a glazed finish that gives the skull a soft sheen and catches the light, while the cracks and antiqued shading are part of the design rather than wear. As with any candle, stand it on a stable, heatproof plate or tray away from curtains, draughts and anything that might catch, keep it out of reach of children and pets, and never leave a burning candle unattended. Trim the wick before each lighting. Between uses, dust it with a soft dry cloth. If you would rather not light it, it still works as a Halloween ornament on its own, ready to come out again each October.
Specification
| Colour |
White |
| Finish |
Glazed |
| Height |
11cm |
| Width |
9.5cm |
| Depth |
13.5cm |
| Weight |
0.561kg |
| Burn Time |
About 20 hours |
| Occasion |
Halloween |
Frequently Asked
How big is the skull candle?
It stands 11cm tall, measures 9.5cm across and is 13.5cm from front to back, a generous size for a mantelpiece, shelf or table centre.
How long does the skull candle burn?
It gives 20 hours of burn time, so you can light it across several Halloween evenings rather than using it up in a single night.
What colour is the skull candle?
The candle is white, with brown antiqued detailing worked into the cracks, eye sockets and teeth for an aged bone look, all under a glazed finish with a soft sheen.
Does it have to be lit to look good?
Not at all. The skull is modelled in the round with cracks and antiqued detail, so it works as a Halloween ornament on its own, and you can light it whenever you like.
How should I burn the skull candle?
Stand it on a stable, heatproof plate away from curtains and draughts. Trim the wick before each lighting, keep it out of reach of children and pets, and never leave a burning candle unattended.
Is it a good Halloween gift?
Yes, we think it makes a fun Halloween gift, ready to set on a table or mantelpiece the moment it is unwrapped.