LES BOIS ALLUMÈS

A little while ago we stumbled across a pair of antlers in the woods. We had a bright idea, and now after almost 4 years of being in Austria we have been hit by the alpine culture. We created pure beeswax candles in 4 different shapes of antelers.

We have learned a lot in this process, from material research to modelmaking then dealing with packaging, due to which we would like to start the whole production process of LES BOIS ALLUMÈS improving different elements in order to make the candles production process more efficient, hence the candles will be sold at a more economic price.

Not only the mouldmaking was a big challenge, where to place cutlines and things, but also placing the wick in the right position, which is essential for the function of the candle as well. In the beginning we used standard paraffin, but quickly realised the limits and downsides; like intense smell when pouring the candles. We where looking for a natural biodegradable material and discovered white beeswax, in which the pollen have been centrifuged. Beeswax candles are virtually smoke-less and drip-less when used properly. Beeswax is also biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

We do not only want to produce beautiful candles, but also a sustainable product. Candles are made from many products, but predominantly paraffin wax is the most common. Paraffin wax is a petroleum by-product and many people are not aware of the side effects of paraffin. The long term effects of burning paraffin candles are quite a hazard for one’s health.

Candles made from beeswax on the other hand are a renewable resource. The wax is a secretion from the glands on the underside of their abdomens and is used for the construction of the honeycomb. The beeswax candles last up to three times longer than paraffin wax candels and leave a nice and healthy scent in the room.

Our target group ;-)
Romanticists, Taxidermists, Hutners, Friends of exuberant table decoration, Paleontologist, People who like driving cross country, People who like walking in the woods, Couch potatoes, Climbers, Mushroomhunters, Friends of cozyness, Bee fans, and everyone else who like lighting a little light form time to time....

Our goal is to optimize the current production, since the molds so far where really improvised because we where just testing things out. So the big goal is to optimize the production on such a scale that the sales price decreases, so that everyone can have a few LES BOIS ALLUMÉS burning at diner.

If we manage to receive a successful funding we will develop a new production range of LES BOIS ALLUMÉS candles. The money will mainly be spent on the development and production of a mold for the new prototype in order to produce larger numbers of candles in a shorter time and therefor available at a better price. At our first attempt we only managed to pour 3 candles a day.