About

Who Is Cire Artistry?

Right now, it's just me, Ray Cardillo. I'm an independent artisan producing all of the items for the brand, operating with occasional help from family.

My mission is to create extraordinary artisanal luxury candles and home decor.

Every piece is a hand crafted work of art with great attention to detail and premium materials.

What Type of Wax/Materials Do You Use?

I strive to use natural products from brands with a commitment to sustainability. While this is possible for most materials, as a small artisan, I cannot make a specific guarantee. That said, the waxes I use are plant-based from a well-known company (AAK) that has a commitment to sustainability. More generally, I try to use premium materials because I want my products to be premium quality.

How Do You Pronounce Cire?

In French, "Cire" (pronounced like "sear") means "wax" and "Ciré" (pronounced like "sir-ray") means "waxed". I prefer to pronounce it as "SIR-RAY" ("Ciré") because it's a clever way to incorporate the sound of my first name ("Ray") into the brand.