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Vintage Teacaddy Candle - limited edition
Vendor: Mags McGinnis
Type: Vintage Teacaddy Candle

Yet another inspirational reclaimed receptacle from the Mags McGinnis stable of candle holders. This time, instead of teacups, she has turned her skills to vintage tea-caddies. Reclaimed, they now house her eco-friendly soy wax refillable candles. Carefully sourced in the UK, and due to the limited sourcing, these vintage teacaddies make for surprisingly urban looking candle holders.

The candles have been left unfragranced so they can be enjoyed with food. If you wish, once the candle has been going a short while you may (carefully!) add a few drops of your favourite essential oil or blend of oils to the molten wax around the wick (what’s known as the “burn pool”).

The candles are made from 100% EcoSoya™ wax. The raw materials that make up EcoSoya™ waxes are sourced domestically within the USA (there is no soya market in the EU) and are grown in a temperate climate from sustainable sources. No palm oil (which contributes to the destruction of tropical rainforests and wildlife habitats) or paraffin (a highly refined petrochemical product)is used.

Other benefits of soya wax:

+ Longer, cooler and cleaner burning without soot buildup

+ Biodegradable and free from pesticides and herbicides

+ Do not contain Genetically Modified Material

+ Easy to clean up with soap and warm water

Refillable candles – how does that work?

The first refill is free, thereafter £6.50 each. If you live in London, please return your caddies to Unpackaged on Amwell Street EC1 and it will be refilled with a new candle. Alternatively, you can send back your caddies to The Lazy Environmentalist and we will have them refilled and posted back to you.

Burning time: appx 30 hours
Size: 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 5 cm

Burning Tips:
In order to ensure maximum burn quality it is important to follow these simple steps:
  • Ensure that the wick is central and upright
  • Always trim the wick to 6mm before lighting
  • Container candles should only be burned 1hr for every 2.5cm in diameter
  • Place candles away from draughts. A flickering flame indicates the presence of a draught, reduces your candle burning time, and may cause it to smoke.
  • Ensure a full melt pool has formed before extinguishing your candle. This releases the aroma of the essential oils and prevents wax build-up inside your container
  • To prevent smoke when extinguishing your candle, briefly submerge the wick in the melt pool with the tip of a knife before pulling straight up again
  • Ensure the the melt pool has solidified before you re-light your candle
  • Do not burn candle right down to the bottom of the container to prevent breakage

Eco footprint ~

  • made from 100% EcoSoya™ soy wax
  • free from artificial ingredients, petrochemicals, parfum, GM materials, herbicides and pesticides.
  • handmade in the UK