For a candle to be formed today, three components are necessary. These are
the machinery, wax and wick.

Wax

Our only source is derived from:
Synthetic wax - the chemical synthesis of a natural gas by Sasol.

The benefits of this wax are unique. The candle, when burning does not drip or smoke. As the wax is derived from a natural gas, the candle is non-toxic. When it burns it is a source of both fuel and light. It has good heat insulation and only melts under extreme conditions of heat.

Wick

The wick is considered to be the soul of the candle. The eye always appearing to centre on the flickering flame that emanates from the wick.

A good wick is part of the solution for a clean flame that will prevent a candle from smoking, smelling and dripping. The wick is made up of cotton fibres that are either twisted or braided. Braided wicks tend to perform better and in the burning stage "bend
over" to give a wider, brighter flame.

The correct selection of wick is an important criteria and thickness will determine burning quality, burning duration and the size and shape of the candle. The wick serves as the vehicle to transport liquid wax from the candle to the flame, know as capillary flow.

The wick produces the candle flame by burning up wax and cotton fibre.

Domestic Candles

Domestic candles, the popular household type, are the mainstream of Price's Candles
business.

Although smooth sided candles are manufactured by ourselves and various competitors, Price's Candles also produces the fluted or ribbed candle.

There are 6 candles to a wrapper, each weighing 75 grams or a total of 450 grams per wrap. Why? Because it is a legal requirement laid down by the Department of Weights and Measures. Furthermore as set out by the SA bureau of standards, a domestic candle is required to burn for 9,5 hours. Not only does Price's Candles adhere to this requirement but sets its own standard of 10,5 hours burning time.