Root - The Best Candles in America, Made in America. Filled with Root's proprietary blend of beeswax and other premium natural waxes that contains no petroleum-based or paraffin waxes. This richly colored 6.3-ounce glass candle burns up to 44 hours for a luxurious sensory experience. Simple and contemporary, these tumbler style glasses highlight vibrant color waxes and amazing fragrance. Root Candles is an iconic American company that traces its lineage back to 1869 when founder Amos Ives Root first opened his doors for business in Medina, Ohio. Since then, 5 generations of Root candlemakers have created the best candles in America. Using all-natural materials for purity and balance, Root candles seduce your senses, enhance your living space and soothe your soul. Candles are manufactured according to all ASTM (safety) standards. Root manufactures their own all-natural cotton wicks and test burns 1,000 candles every day to check fragrance throw, emissions, soot, flame strength, stability, useful life, welling, dripping, and burn time. Stringent color matching is done daily to ensure consistent quality from batch to batch.