Hand Painted Mexican Day of the Dead Purple Skull Candle 'Colorful Purple Skull' Item ID: 2669926971
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"By Aida Martinez, this colorful sugar skull-inspired candle is decorated in multicolor floral motifs. She works in paraffin and carefully paints the image by hand. Perfect for decor or display, its waxed wick lets it burn as a functioning candle. Sugar skull or calavera candles are a traditional craft from Guanajuato, Mexico and are typically used as decoration for Dia Los Muertos offerings."
- 0.75 lbs
- 3.5 inches H x 3.5 inches W x 4.3 inches D
- Paraffin
- cotton wick
- For best results
- always trim wick 1/4 inch prior to lighting
- Hand-crafted item -- color
- size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Keep away from children and pets
- Never leave a burning candle unattended
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"After several setbacks, ruining a few candles and making mistakes, I've found my form of expression. I love to see people's reaction when they admire a design, to share our traditions and the feelings it can elicit. The only challenge is to make our craftsmanship more recognized and appreciated.
"Our materials are fundamental to our work. I acquire them from Mexican suppliers — paraffin, stearin, cotton wicks, and acrylic paint. For my part, there are many color schemes I've created as I combine colors and generate sample tones.
"It's been tough to work on my own. But I realize that the achievements are more satisfying and it can be fun learning from my own mistakes. They lead us to grow.
"It's also been difficult when we didn't have much work and we all suffered. I took the risk of doing things differently, and decided to spend what we had in attending international trade shows so that more people could see what we do. I feel proud of this because, if I hadn't, our workshop wouldn't be here today.
"I have many plans to grow as a businesswoman and as an artist, to take my work to other areas and to be recognized so that whoever buys our work, takes a piece of our Mexico with them.
"At this point in my life, I am very happy that our work can now reach you who live outside Mexico."
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"After several setbacks, ruining a few candles and making mistakes, I've found my form of expression. I love to see people's reaction when they admire a design, to share our traditions and the feelings it can elicit. The only challenge is to make our craftsmanship more recognized and appreciated.
"Our materials are fundamental to our work. I acquire them from Mexican suppliers — paraffin, stearin, cotton wicks, and acrylic paint. For my part, there are many color schemes I've created as I combine colors and generate sample tones.
"It's been tough to work on my own. But I realize that the achievements are more satisfying and it can be fun learning from my own mistakes. They lead us to grow.
"It's also been difficult when we didn't have much work and we all suffered. I took the risk of doing things differently, and decided to spend what we had in attending international trade shows so that more people could see what we do. I feel proud of this because, if I hadn't, our workshop wouldn't be here today.
"I have many plans to grow as a businesswoman and as an artist, to take my work to other areas and to be recognized so that whoever buys our work, takes a piece of our Mexico with them.
"At this point in my life, I am very happy that our work can now reach you who live outside Mexico."
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