A composition includes a mixture of a hydrocarbon oil in a relation of
about 75 to 88 in weight percent and at least one copolymer selected from
the group of triblock and diblock polymers in a proportion from about 12
to 25 in weight percent, the hydrocarbon oil having a viscosity of at
least 180 SUS@ at 37.degree. C. (100.degree. F.) and, when the viscosity
is in CST@, the viscosity being greater than 32 CST@ at 40.degree. C.
(104.degree. F.), and the flash point being greater than 220.degree. C.
(425.degree. F.). Also a free standing candle is made with the
composition, the candle maintaining a free standing condition even when
lit by means of a flame produced as a consequence of the combustion of a
wick that crosses the body of the candle projecting toward outside one of
its ends.
