Can Candles


Hand-poured candles in decorated upcycled seamless cans using soy wax and unique house blends of fragrance oil




Designs currently in stock are shown on pages below ...














A few notes about can candles ...



Candles in tins or cans differ from candles in jars or glassware, just as container candles are different from molded candles. One of the main differences has to do with light, of course, in that it does not shine through the sides of the container. However, until they burn closer to the bottom of the can, they shine light out the top and there is a reflective quality from the metal. On the plus side, they are decorative and they are easy to mail without concern of breakage as with a glass container candle; also more convenient to store for emergency or pack as a take-along on a trip.


How to Order -


The candles shown on these pages are designed to be pre-ordered ... they will be poured for you based on your choice of scent. Each candle is one-of-a-kind, individually hand-poured, so please leave yourself plenty of time while your order is being filled. Leadtimes and shipping times can vary. Your candle will be created using 100% high quality soy wax with a flat-braid cotton & paper fiber wick and our own special blends of fragrance oil.

To order, please send us an e-mail with your selection. We'll need to know the size of the candle you would like to order, the name of the container that appears under the photo, as well as the scent. If you order more than one candle, please clearly specify the scent for each one. If you desire pastel coloring, please let us know the color and we'll be happy to add it, but cannot guaranty specific shades. Available scents are shown on our Scent List page. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail!









(10 ounces)





An upcycled candle design

Notes -

Although the look of these cans is mildly rustic, many of the designs are highly iridescent, which does not always show in the photos. Shades or colors of containers or waxes can vary due to computer monitor or mobile device displays.

Soy wax is a light ivory color, although the shade can vary as some scented oils are light yellow or amber in color. If you would like your candle in a pastel shade, please let us know the color. Exact matches based on descriptions are not available, however, we'll try to get it as close as possible.

Wicks will need attention given to them from time to time ... trim to a quarter of an inch (no less) between burns or during longer burning sessions. If your candle has more than one wick, light them and trim them together. These wicks are designed to lean to one side a bit while burning.

Larger candles, such as the 14.5 ounce that is shown on the link above, require an initial burn time of 3-4 hours, with subsequent burn sessions for about the same amount of time. A full melt pool out to the furthest edges of the container will occur after the candle has burned for a minimum of twelve hours.

Soy candles do have a shelf life, as soy wax can change over time due to age and ambient temperatures. For instance, whitish areas can form or the wax can pull away from the glass. These types of issues will not affect how the candle will burn. Also, the decorative cans are metal, so they have the potential to acquire rust spots over long periods of time (especially in humid environments) and you will need to discontinue use if this rare problem should occur.



A mild case of frosting forming around edges on 8-month old candle


Also, during burning, soy wax can develop some little bubbles, which is normal for this type of wax and is nothing to be concerned about. These issues are natural for soy candles and these minor "imperfections" are simply part of the personality of these types of candles.



Bubbles that formed while candle was burning

It's vitally important to fully read and follow all safety guidelines before lighting any candle.






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