All candles are entirely made from imported materials. They are hand dipped or hand poured. Most of the materials, designs and technology are from Germany, the skill from Bicol. The result are beautiful scented candles which are usually not dripping, smoking or bleaching. The burntimes are extremly long provided they are burned in the absence of draft (wind). Our giant candle (Item No. R85350) has a burntime of approx. 9 - 10 days!