If you know me, then you know that I love all candles. From scented to unscented, to plain or fancy, I just love them. There is a special glow with a candle that just feels “cozy” and comforting. Black and Light candles certainly fit the bill for what I consider outstanding candles.
What makes Black and Light Co. Candles unique?
Their glow: these candles have the unbelievable ability to glow from wick to base. Once lit, the glow literally bursts from every angle of the candle, and even out through the bottom.
Their design: conceptualized, designed and created by a candle aficionado and manufactured here in the United States.
Artisan Production Process: each candle takes over three days in production and twenty man-hours to create. Designs are first drawn by hand and take up to fifty hours to complete.
Life span: a 15 hour-an-inch burn time which is about three times the average store bought candle.
Cause: packaged and shipped by workers with disabilities. black & light® co creates jobs in a tough market economy. black and light® co supports several charitable concerns.
Fragrance Free: they do not interfere with the aroma of home cooked meals, perfume, fresh cut flowers or create allergic reactions for people or their pets.
Packaging: recycled and reusable boxes that are in and of themselves-gifts.
I was absolutely delighted when I received a candle to review from Black and Light Co. The first thing that impressed me was how beautifully it was packaged. The box was black and white striped, and the candle was packed so neatly inside. I really hated to open it, since it looked so perfect.
When I did finally muster up the courage to open it, and what I saw inside nearly made me gasp. The most gorgeous candle stood before me! I chose a candle from their “Dots and Curls” collection – ‘Pear’ {ARV $24.00}. It is white with light green swirls all around the candle.
I lit it immediately, and let it burn for several hours – I wanted to get the full effect of this candle. The wax pooled perfectly even after burning for quite awhile. No lopsided candles here! It is unscented, which is nice – especially when the desire is to have the ambiance of a candle, but not necessarily the scent. I have to be in just the right mood for scented candles. I tried to get a picture of it burning, so you could see the glow, but it was hard to get just the right shot, but as the candle burns down a bit, the glow makes the pattern on the outside of the candle light up – it is so pretty! I cannot wait to see how it looks as the candle burns down even more.
You can see the candle I reviewed in the picture at the left. It is a little hard to see the detail, but trust me, it is amazing. The candle is 4″ tall and 3″ in diameter. It is fragrance free and will burn for approximately 60 hours.
When you purchase Black and Light® Co. candles, you help preserve a tradition in candle making that goes back thirty years. Each candle requires up to twenty hours of intense handcrafted effort by skilled craftspeople. Our candles provide up to fifteen hours of illumination per inch with proper care. Black and Light Co. candles use 100% cotton wicks and fragrance-free premium food grade paraffin. Our candle boxes are —by design— reusable and are gifts in and of themselves.
There is a large variety of candles available at Black and White Co., with different patterns, sizes and styles. They even have custom candles! I am especially fond of their critter candles (which you can see pictured towards the top). They are absolutely adorable. You can purchase Black and Light Co. candles online and at select retailers. You can also enter to win one below!
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Linda Kish
I like the pink tulip
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JTC
I would choose the Divine White on White 6″ candle.
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I like the 4″ Believe candle.
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Sharon Harmon
6″ Bloom in Black
cathiem
I like the Pink Tulip.
Tammy
I like the 4″ Sweetheart Red
laurie
i like the dream candle
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LeesaWho
I’d pick the Butternut Bloom.
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TerriAnn
I actually like the 6″ Curls – White Engraved on White.
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Jean F
I like the 4″ dots in Aqua
Lauri M
I like the Lark in Black…these candles are gorgeous!
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Roy F.
I might choose the 6″ Textured White
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Kristen
I like the bees in gold.
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Cynthia R
I would choose the 6″ Divine – Black on White
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Jessica
I like the 6″ Curls – Aqua
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Mommy Reporter
I’d get the holiday three pack since I’m starting to think about Christmas shopping now… LOL!! Those candles are just beautiful!!!
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Rachel S.
I love the dragonfly candle. It’s so cute and I have tons of real ones around my house!
Rachel S.
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Lina
I might choose the 6″ Lark – Fern
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Sharon
The 6″ Dots – White Engraved on Red candle is super cute!
Sharon
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Andrea
I love the 4″ dots red candle, its so cute.
Jan
I’d choose the black & white Divine candle – so pretty! sammiejanL40 at aol dot com
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Susan C
I like the 6″ Dots – White Engraved on Red-very cute and different!
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Benita
I’d choose Butternut Bloom.
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etirv
Probably pick the 6″ apricot candle!
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BJ_Mama
“Love” candle is my choice
polly k.
i like the pink tulip candle.
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Cee
I went solely by design, and love the ‘4″ Gerber – Red’ candle. Lovely. Thank you!
Crystal
I love the LOVE candle!!
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Rachel Higgs
I like 6″ Curls – Periwinkle
Sonya Allstun
I like the dream candle
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Heather B
love the bloom-black
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Michelle
I love the red gerber candle! Cute!
Angela Winesburg
I love the dragonfly candle, thanks!
Louis
I really like the 4″ Curls – Black candle
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Salleefur/Jesslyn
I honestly have a hard time choosing between all of them – especially the DESIGN Collection – but I finally decided my most favorite favorite is the oh so lovely “6” Tulip – Lavender” – it’s really quite exquisite.
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shawna
I would like the Curls in black candle.
Christine Jensen
I would pick the 6″ Bloom – Pear candle
Egle
I love the 6 inch Bloom + Apricot
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Kerri R
I like the faith candle
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Karen P
I like the 6″ Curls – Black
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maria
I love Divine in Black and White. They are all pretty
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sarah b
i like the 4” curls pear
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Shellie
I like the gold Bees candle.
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Melanie
I’d choose the Stag candle in hunter.
Jennifer R
My favorite candle and the one I would choose is the 6″ Dots – White Engraved on Black
Lisa L
My fave is the pretty 6″ Bloom – Black!
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susan smoaks
i like the dream candle
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Veronica Garrett
I might choose the 6″ Lark-Black.
CardioBunny
I would chose the Tulip candle in Lavender
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