Our primitive candles are made in the spirit of days long ago. Each candle is poured by hand, using replica molds from the colonial days. Then I hand dip and roll each one in spices to create a primitive grungy, dirty look. They are primarily for decorative purposes. If you choose to burn them, they MUST be placed in a dish, they will drip because of the spices. Because they are hand made candles (not modified purchased candles), their aroma will fill your space without burning.