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Continual dunking of the candles into the wax is what makes a candle and here the children help too.In the last photo, you see how the wax is kept liquid with the heat from the fire underneath. The little boy has a block of wood to stand on as he was too small to reach the vat to dip his candle into the wax.
The candles sold at 1 euro each.
You can see the candle maker's dog on Riviera Dogs today.
Several years ago several other bored housewives and I ventured into the field of candle-making. We were not successful; it's an art left to the master craftsperson. Your photo of the process is wonderful.
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ReplyDeleteVery neat! I am sure the kids love this booth.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shot of a centuries-old scene. Love it and the man's smile is perfect.
ReplyDeleteAll you're missing is the butcher and the baker!
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