It is made of real wax, and the light of the lamp moves like a real flame. The candle is battery-operated and can be controlled with a separately available remote control, allowing you to easily operate multiple candles of the same or different colors and sizes. In addition to the on and off buttons, the remote control features four timer functions for 2, 4, 6, or 8 hours of operation. The candle requires three AAA batteries, which are placed in the aluminum base at the bottom of the candle.