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Our Mission

Olympic Candle is a locally owned and operated business, crafting candles in the Pacific Northwest. We treat the process of creating candles as an art, and we take pride in making them.
     Our candles not only must look great and smell wonderful, they must perform consistently over time. We assess each candle to ensure it meets our standards and will provide the delightful experience our customers expect.


Quality is important to us which is why we choose natural soy wax because it is healthier and is replenishable. We believe it's important to support our farmers using natural soy wax made from soybeans grown in the United States. Our wicks are made with natural braided cotton and paper and do not contain lead filaments. They are generally self trimming, burn completely, and minimize mushrooming and soot. 

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We also use recyclable packaging to minimize any waste going to the landfill. Our glass containers can also be repurposed once the candle is burned.​

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We hope you will love your new candle as much we do! 

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Alex Wilcox and Alisa Williams

 

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Candle Care & Safety

Caring for your candle and proper use of it once it's in your home is important. 
      To help you get the most enjoyment out of your candle, we've provided the following care and safety tips:
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SAFETY​ PRECAUTIONS

Burn your candle in a draft-free area clear of curtains, books, textiles, etc. Do not burn candles on shelves with anything above them. Space candles apart while lit to prevent uneven burning and be sure to place candles in a safe place away from children or pets. Never move or leave candles unattended while burning. Always place candles on a heat-resistant base and set on a level, stable surface. 

MAINTAINING YOUR CANDLE
In order to get the most enjoyment and extend the life of your candle we suggest the following tips:
 

  • Keep the burn pool clean. Do not attempt to burn anything in the candle other than the wax provided with the candle.

  • To prevent tunneling and "candle memory," let the wax melt all the way to the edge of the glass.

  • Avoid burning the candle for more than 3-4 hours at a time.

  • Allow candles to cool and harden before relighting them.

  • Keep the wick trimmed to a 1/4 inch to prevent smoking, wick mushrooming and prolong the life of the candle. Cut the wick only when the wax has hardened. Avoid cutting the wick too short as this will create problems with burning. Before relighting your candle, trim the mushroom off the top of the wick. 

  • To prep your candle for the next burn, extinguish it by dunking the wick into its own pool of wax using a wick dipper or pencil or something similar.

  • Keep candles out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.

  •  Do not store candles in the freezer or leave them in a hot car.


   TROUBLE SHOOTING

  • If your wax is collecting on one side of the jar, creating an uneven burn, adjust your wick back to the center of the jar or lean it closer to the side that needs more heat.

  • If any black forms around the inside of the glass, simply wipe it away with a damp cloth as this may be a sign that your wick is too long and needs trimming.

  • Space candles apart while lit to prevent uneven burning.

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