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Moulded Candles vs. Jar Candles: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to choosing the perfect candle, most people default to the classic jar candle. But in the world of modern home styling, there’s a new favourite lighting up the scene — the moulded candle.

At Suki Home, we specialise in beautifully crafted moulded candles that go beyond the basics. With sculptural shapes, bold colour options, and curated scents, our pieces are designed to elevate not just your home fragrance, but your entire space.

So, what exactly sets moulded candles apart from traditional jar candles? Let’s break it down.

The Look: A Candle That’s Also Art

Jar candles are often designed for function — poured into glass vessels and made to burn neatly. While they can be beautiful, they tend to blend into the background.

Moulded candles, like the ones we create at Suki Home, are freestanding sculptural candles — hand-poured into custom moulds that result in shapes like waves, arches, mushrooms, or even snakeskin textures. These candles are statement pieces, crafted to be seen even before they’re lit.

From our Wavy Pillar Candle to the bold Snakeskin Pillar, these designs bring texture, dimension, and colour to your home, whether you're burning them or using them as décor.

The Experience: More Than Just a Flame

Both jar candles and moulded candles offer soothing ambiance and scent, but Suki Home candles bring something extra — personality. Each piece is designed to reflect a vibe, mood, or moment in time.

Our pillar candles are available in a curated range of Suki Home scents, from calming lavender to grounding sandalwood and uplifting jasmine. These fragrances are selected to support rest, relaxation, and intentional living — while seamlessly fitting your design aesthetic.

Suki Home Moulded Candle The Cloud Candle Set

The Colour Palette: Designed to Match Your Mood

Unlike many jar candles that focus on neutral tones or hidden wax colours, Suki Home moulded candles come in over 18 on-trend colours. Whether you’re into soft pastels, earthy tones, or bold brights, we’ve got a pillar to match your vibe.

This makes them perfect for interior styling — mix and match shapes and colours to create a styled cluster, or let one statement piece steal the show.

Sustainability & Reusability

Jar candles often come in vessels that are tossed after use — unless you repurpose them. At Suki Home, our moulded candles are designed to stand alone, reducing waste and encouraging thoughtful, minimal packaging.

Plus, because they don’t rely on a jar, our pillar candles allow for cleaner burns and more flexibility in how you display them.

Styling Versatility

Want to style a shelf, entry table, or dining setup with something more unique? Moulded candles are ideal. Their bold shapes and freestanding designs make them great styling tools — perfect for minimal homes, maximalist corners, or anywhere that needs a bit of warmth and fragrance.

Use a resin or ceramic base to catch wax drips, or burn only halfway to maintain the sculptural effect. Each Suki Home candle ages beautifully, becoming part of your home’s evolving look.

Why Suki Home Candles?

  • Hand-poured in Melbourne
  • Premium soy wax and clean-burning wicks
  • Unique moulded candle shapes and textures
  • A wide range of modern colours
  • Scents for every mood
  • Designed to be styled, gifted, and adored
Suki Home Candles Jars and Moulded Candles

Ready to Try Something Different?

Ditch the jar and discover the beauty of Suki Home’s moulded candles. From minimal to bold, our sculptural pieces combine scent, colour, and form to create candles that are as functional as they are beautiful.

Explore the full collection here or follow us on Instagram @suki_homeau for more styling ideas.

Where to Contact Suki Home

We hope this helps you take great care of your candles. If you have any further questions or feedback, feel free to reach out to us via:

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