Welcome to Glowsmith

At Glowsmith, we're throwing open the garage doors and bringing the spirit of the automotive and industrial world straight into your living space.

We're not your average candle company – we're alchemists transforming automotive and industrial relics into sensory masterpieces.

Imagine flickering flames within repurposed brake discs, picture stacked tyres transformed into aromatic monuments and powerful pistons delivering a sense of adventure.

We're fuelled by a passion for all things automotive and industrial, obsessed with quality craftsmanship and committed to keeping our planet happy. Whether it's the gearhead in your garage, the design aficionado in your living room or the petrolhead pal who deserves something special. Glowsmith have the perfect gift to ignite their senses.

Dive into our collection, explore the stories behind each piece, and discover the perfect flame to ignite your passion.

Our Story

In 2018, friends and car enthusiasts Paul and Carl were fitting new brake discs on one of their classic cars and thought it was a shame to throw the old parts away. They wondered if they could be used in some way as automotive themed décor around their homes instead. After being used as a doorstop for a few months, one of the discs was left on the coffee table where it was used as a candle holder and later filled with wax and turned into a refillable candle. Without knowing it at the time, Paul and Carl had just founded Glowsmith.

After numerous burns of the Brake Disc Candle, they found out that there was significantly more to candle making than just pouring wax into suitable containers! A period of development started where a range of wax blends were created to produce candles that burn cleanly and safely, produce superb aromas and have outstanding colours and textures. It was on this point in the journey that ‘Glowsmith Wax’ was conceived and the ‘Glowsmith Any Colour Candle’ range was made possible.

Inspired by the unique style of the Brake Disc Candle and noting the lack of high-quality industrial and automotive themed candles available, the pair developed a range of candle designs from Refillable Concrete Tyres to Engine Pistons and even Grease Tins! Today, Glowsmith candles are available throughout the UK for individuals and businesses who have a passion for engineering beauty and would like to showcase this and make a candle a focal point for any space.

Glowsmith candles are proudly designed and handmade in the UK and always will be. Many new products are already in the pipeline, so if you want to be the first to receive them, please sign up for our newsletter and watch this space!

Design & Manufacture

Paul

With a background in engineering and a passion for making anything other than his dinner, Paul is responsible for the design and manufacture of the products that fill the Glowsmith shelves. When he gets spare time, you’ll find him trying to fix his Land Rover!

Design & Marketing

Carl

Starting life out in the technology sector and being creative, Carl heads up the digital side of the business and is responsible for ensuring Glowsmith has its unique products available to its customers. In his spare time you'll find Carl getting his car(s) ready for shows or walking in the peak district.

Design & Manufacture

Paul

With a background in engineering and a passion for making anything other than his dinner, Paul is responsible for the design and manufacture of the products that fill the Glowsmith shelves. When he gets spare time, you’ll find him trying to fix his Land Rover!

Design & Marketing

Carl

Starting life out in the technology sector and being a creative, Carl heads up the digital side of the business and is responsible for ensuring Glowsmith has its unique products available to its customers. In his spare time you'll find Carl getting his car(s) ready for shows or walking in the peak district.

Our Mission

To Illuminate homes with industrial inspired candles, fuelling spaces with the passion for the open road.

Our Vision

To blend the essence of automotive culture into candles that awaken nostalgia, celebrate innovation, and ignite passion for engineering beauty.