Product Review: FlashPoint Candle

Art for art sake,
or art that doubles as a decorative useful item?

Most of us prefer the second, as we are limited on wall, counter or bookshelf space!

So I was thrilled to find out about an American company whose products more than meet the artistic, useful need we all have!

  

FlashPoint Candle was founded on the idea that candles do more than just freshen the air in your home. Their container candle line is both interesting and beautiful, and always of the highest quality ingredients. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, you will never find two exactly alike, and every one is a piece of art! The ceramic holders come in 4 sizes- 9", 12", 15" and 20", in assorted colors and finishes.(Flashpoint also has pillars and floating candles for sale).

Their ceramic containers are hand poured with natural 100% dye free wax. And then the glazes are fired in a special Dragon Kiln.  The kiln works with their special reactive glazes to create a magnificent color scape on each ceramic holder.  Many of the ceramics are dripped-glazed and dipped multiple times to give layer and depth to the rich glaze coloring as well.  

They have even taken special care with the inner vessel glaze! They thoroughly experimented with every possible color until finally Sky Blue was chosen as the perfect color to reflect the orange flame from the wicks, creating a perfect golden candle glow, as you can see in the picture below! 

I was sent the Saxon 9" ceramic base in a beautiful Mission Blue color! It came wonderfully and protectively packaged. I loved that they had a tight plastic wrap across the top, to keep the wicks safe (as you can see in the picture in the previous paragraph. Kiddo claimed the ivory grossgrain ribbon, with it's bit of lace, for her hair! It was this attention to the detail of packaging, that I knew was an example of the company's commitment to quality! The candle is 3" tall and stout at 6 pounds! It has 6 wicks, so you get a wonderful array of dancing light when it is lit, and a wonderful aroma quickly fills your room! 

FlashPoint Candle products are made with premium soy blend wax and each fragrance is a masterpiece of the finest ingredients hand-blended for a perfect balance. They have 5 scents to choose from: Citrus Blossom (a floral/citrus blend), Irish Linen (a clean cotton fragrance with hint of an ocean breeze), Citronella (perfect for the larger exterior candled), No Fragrance (bare wax with no fragrance, perfect for dining room tables, as there is no smell to irritate anyone's allergies!) and Champagne Pear - which I was sent- a clean scent with a hint of Bartlett pear mixed with festive bubbly. 

What I really like about the scent is that it is not overwhelming. It starts out very subtle and then gains, but never gets to be too much. Similar to an oil lamp, you know it's there, but its not enough to want to blow it out. I found that after a couple of hours the wax had barely gone down (as you can see below), and i could smell the scent into the next room!

I really love watching the changing hues on the outside of the container- they seem to dance when different shades of light hit it. I love the blue- it is the perfect compliment to shades in the room. The candle holders come in 3 finishes- High-Gloss Finish (which mine is, in 5 different colors), Semi-Gloss Finish (in gold and white only- perfect for dining tables) and Matte Finish (only in Gun Metal and Ox Blood). So you are sure to find one that will compliment your room/outside area! I really love the idea of using a larger one and placing it in your fireplace- what a great way to showcase the candle during a party!

Courtesy of Flashpoint Candle

Flashpoint has even come out with candle covers! Like ye old plasticware covers, they will keep your wax candles safe from debris while outside, and pesky kids and animals, when inside!

 

When your candle is done you can reuse the ceramic holder: to hold pillar candles, to add water and floating candles, to hold ice for a party, or even to hold special treats (like for Halloween, Christmas and Easter time!). In fact the Saxon models are perfect for giving as a hostess gift this holiday season as they are the gift that keeps on giving!

And speaking of giving- FlashPoint Candle is committed to supporting local, regional and national parks, as well as historic properties! That's right- they are AMERICAN made, and American proud! The preservation of historic homes and undeveloped land for wildlife, is an important part of their charitable efforts. They donate products, a portion of their sales and hard working volunteers, for service needs at many foundations and parks each year.  They even have special promotions/sales to raise money for their causes, and we hope that you will support them in preserving American history and American parks, by purchasing these wonderful works of art, that keep on giving their beauty to you!  

Thanks Drea for making a candle into an art piece that is gorgeous and functional!

It makes my room as special as you, and your wonderful company are! 

Courtesy of Flashpoint

Disclosure / Disclaimer:  I received this product free of charge, from the Flashpoint, for review purposes. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it.