The art of candle carving

Duong Hoang Thong from Hanoi has created artistically carved candles imprinted with the cultural traits of Vietnam.

Thong’s candle pieces show the Vietnamese culture (Source: VNA)

Making moulds is an important step which requires carefulness and precision (Source: VNA)

The moulds are made from silicon (Source: VNA)

The moulds are made from silicon (Source: VNA)

Carving patterns on the candle is another important step (Source: VNA)

The carving requires artistic ability and sculpture skills (Source: VNA)

There are three product lines, including high-class candles for religious purposes, decorative purposes and consumer use (Source: VNA)

There are three product lines, including high-class candles for religious purposes, decorative purposes and consumer use (Source: VNA)

There are three product lines, including high-class candles for religious purposes, decorative purposes and consumer use (Source: VNA)

There are three product lines, including high-class candles for religious purposes, decorative purposes and consumer use (Source: VNA)

The products are priced 0.86 – 21.4 USD depending on the type (Source: VNA)

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