Flameless Wax Pillar Candle Made of real wax, our flameless candle fools the eye with lifelike flickering and the warm glow of a lit flame. The white pillar candle is safe and mess-free, providing atmosphere and gentle illumination on the mantel or nightstand or anywhere a burning candle would be impractical. Use the remote control (sold separately) to turn the pillar on, or set the timer for five automatic hours of delightful and worry-free candlelight every evening. Wax. Remote control-ready (sold separately). Flickering light. Requires 4 AA batteries (not included). Battery life: approximately 1,000 hours. 5-hour on/19-hour off function Material: Wax