Candles have long been more than just sources of light—they're decorative elements that add warmth, ambiance, and personality to any space. Decorating candles allows you to transform simple wax columns into personalised works of art that complement your home's aesthetic while connecting to rich traditions from both church and home settings.
STOCKMAR Decorating Wax is a high-quality beeswax product specially formulated for candle decoration. Available in a vibrant range of colours, these pliable wax sheets can be:
The wax adheres naturally to candle surfaces when gently pressed with warm hands, requiring no adhesive. This makes it particularly suitable for decorating liturgical candles and for family craft activities.
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At Mercurius Australia, we supply a number of church communities across the country with premium STOCKMAR Decorating Wax for their liturgical celebrations. The relationship we've cultivated with these communities extends beyond mere supply - it is part of a shared creative journey. We cherish the opportunity to see how our materials transform into meaningful expressions of faith and tradition in the hands of talented community members. We warmly invite all communities using our products to share images of their candle creations, as these visual stories of tradition and creativity help us feel genuinely connected to the celebrations and rituals we help facilitate. Your creations inspire us and strengthen the bonds between all who participate in these timeless traditions.
The Paschal Candle
The Paschal candle holds profound significance in Anglican, Catholic, and many Protestant churches. It represents Christ as the "Light of the World" and symbolises the resurrection. Traditionally lit during the Easter Vigil, it remains prominent throughout the Easter season and is used for baptisms and funerals throughout the year.
In Anglican churches, parish members may participate in decorating the Paschal candle using materials like STOCKMAR Decorating Wax, creating a meaningful community ritual that connects parishioners to ancient tradition.
Image: Denise Wood from the Anglican Parish at Cudgenong Valley
Advent and Christmas Candle Traditions
During Advent and the Christmas season, candles are used extensively:
The concept of nature tables originates from Waldorf education philosophy but has been embraced by many families to mark seasonal changes and celebrate natural rhythms. Decorated candles often serve as centrepieces for these displays:
A decorated candle on a nature table creates a focal point that changes with the seasons, helping children observe and celebrate the yearly cycle while developing appreciation for natural beauty.
Whether for liturgical purposes or home decoration, the process of working with STOCKMAR Decorating Wax is similar:
For church traditions, research traditional symbols and their meanings. For home use, consider themes that reflect the current season or complement your decor.
This meditative craft connects communities and families to centuries of tradition while allowing for personal expression and creativity, making it especially meaningful for families and church communities seeking to honour heritage, present-day aesthetic sensibilities, and create new meaningful traditions and celebrations.
Pack of 10 Sheets of pure Australian honeycomb beeswax. Mix and match with our candle wicks to make your rolled beeswax candles. Easily cuts in ha...
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Round wick holders help to secure your wick in place when making candles. Simply insert your wick and crimp the metal to hold the wick in place, be...
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Everything you need to have fun making dipped taper candles. The kit contains: 600g of 100% natural beeswax granules, Wick Lengths of 3 different t...
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Ideal for candlemaking Dipam 100% beeswax granules can be melted and either poured into a mould or dipped with candle wicks to create unique and be...
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For the candlemaking enthusiast. Dipam Wicks have long lengths and comes in three hanks - each with a different wick diameter. Can be used as an ad...
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For the candlemaking enthusiast. Dipam Wicks have long lengths and comes in hanks of three different wick diameters. Can be used as an addition to ...
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Perfect for candle making or wax food wraps Can also be used by musicians, in cosmetics and for waxing furniture. Specifications Safety & Usa...
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Perfect for candle making or wax food wraps Can also be used by musicians, in cosmetics and for waxing furniture. Specifications Safety & Usa...
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Perfect length to make your own Beeswax Rolled Candles, or dip candles. 17 pure cotton wicks, pre-dipped in pure beeswax to protect the wick, and e...
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60 cotton candle wicks for making beeswax roll candles. Each wick is 20cm long. Ideal for Beeswax roll candles of a width of 25mm. Specifications...
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STOCKMAR Decorative Wax Sheets are used to decorative candles make cards decorate picture frames and can also be used for modelling. Very pliable t...
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STOCKMAR Decorative Wax Sheets are used for decorative candles make cards decorate picture frames and can also be used for modelling. Very pliable ...
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STOCKMAR Decorative Wax Sheets are very pliable and come in beautiful light-fast colour pigments, used for decorative candles, to make cards, decor...
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