What Makes a Truly Exceptional Candle

by Abbie Coombes
Care & Tips

At True Grace, we believe a candle should be more than just a scent—it should be a ritual, a quiet luxury, and a moment of beauty in your day. But what makes a candle truly exceptional? Behind the soft glow and elegant fragrance lies a thoughtful combination of craftsmanship,
performance, and purposefully chosen ingredients.

In this blog post, we take you behind the scenes to explore the three essential elements that make our candles stand out: how they’re made, what makes them burn beautifully, and why our signature
natural wax blend matters.

How a Candle Is Made: The True Grace Way

Every candle we create begins with care. It starts with our expertly crafted fragrances, each one blended with our signature natural wax at just the right temperature to ensure even scent distribution.

We hand-pour each batch into vessels designed not only for beauty, but also to support a steady, even burn. Wicks are placed with precision. The wax is poured slowly and left to cool, forming a smooth, flawless surface. Each candle is then cured, trimmed, and inspected by hand, because
every detail matters.

This small-batch, considered approach allows us to maintain exceptional quality and deliver a product that feels special from the
first light to the final burn.

What Makes a Candle Burn Well

A candle’s performance is just as important as its fragrance. A well-made candle will burn evenly, cleanly, and slowly, filling the room with fragrance without tunneling, smoking, or overpowering the space.

Key elements of a perfect burn include:

  • The Wick: Selected specifically for the size and composition of the candle, ensuring a steady flame and minimal soot.
  • The Vessel: Our glass containers are designed to enhance airflow and heat distribution.
  • The Wax: Our wax is the hero—clean-burning, slow-melting, and beautifully fragrant.


We always recommend trimming the wick to around 5mm before each burn. It’s a small act of care that makes a big difference.

Why We Use a Natural Wax Blend

The heart of every candle is the wax and we believe it should be as sustainable as it is effective. Our signature wax blend is thoughtfully developed to deliver a clean, even burn, excellent scent throw, and a lower environmental impact.

Here’s what makes it special:

  • Rapeseed Wax

    A renewable, sustainable crop grown across Europe, rapeseed offers a
    naturally soft, smooth texture that burns slowly and cleanly. Ours is
    GM-free and responsibly sourced, allowing for a longer burn at a lower temperature.

  • Coconut Wax

    Derived from cold-pressed coconut oil, this wax adds a luxurious feel and enhances the candle’s longevity. It also contributes to a silky, elegant finish.

  • Beeswax

    One of the oldest and most revered candle ingredients, beeswax purifies the air as it burns and helps stabilise the wax blend. It lends a gentle golden hue and improves overall burn time.

  • Our Secret Ingredient

    At the centre of every True Grace candle lies a closely guarded secret—an ingredient that ensures the flame stays clean and even, and that the scent fills the room in just the right way. What is it? That, we’ll never tell.
Where Scent Meets Craft

A candle is more than wax and wick, it’s a sensory experience, a moment of calm, and an object made with purpose. At True Grace, we bring together expert craftsmanship, beautiful design, and our distinctive natural wax blend to create candles that don’t just smell wonderful, they burn beautifully, too.

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