When I first started making candles, I’ll admit—I thought it would be simple. Melt the wax, pour it in a jar, add a wick, and voilà! Done. But it didn’t take long for the candle making misconceptions to melt away, just like wax over a steady flame.
What really happens behind the scenes is an art form—built on patience, precision, and a whole lot of heart.
The Perfect Candle
Every candle I make begins with a test. Not just one test—many. I pour, I wait, I watch. Then I do it again. The wax has to cure, sometimes for up to two weeks, before I even know if it’s right. That curing process is what creates a clean, even burn and allows the scent to bloom properly. Without it, you might get tunneling, weak scent throw, or uneven melting. It’s not instant. It’s intentional.
Then comes fragrance. You’d be surprised how different a scent can behave in wax. A beautiful vanilla might smell strong in the jar but disappear once the wick is lit. That’s why I experiment with different fragrance loads, wax temperatures, and wick sizes—so when you light your candle, it fills the room with warmth and not smoke.
And the cost? It adds up quickly. High-quality soy wax, premium oils, jars, lids, packaging, labeling, shipping supplies—it’s all part of the magic. But I don’t cut corners. Each detail, from the distressed glass jar to the care card tied with twine, is a choice I make so your candle doesn’t just light your home—it adds beauty to it.
The truth is, these candles aren’t mass-produced. They’re hand-poured in small batches, tested and refined, again and again. Because you deserve something more than “just a candle.” You deserve the story behind it—the thought, the time, and the care that went into every ounce.
So next time you light one of mine, know this: it’s more than wax and wick. It’s a piece of something bigger—something crafted, curated, and made just for you.
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