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Go toShared Trauma Candles - Fascism - 13 Oz Crackling Wood Wick - Tobacco, Nag Champa, Forest Woods
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Go toLA Forever - Donation Candle Series
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Go toShared Trauma Candles - Capitalism - 13 Oz Crackling Wood Wick - Tulips & Gardenia
Regular price $30.00Regular price
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"I have difficulty finding candles that don't dry my eyes out after ten or so minutes of them burning in the same room, I can coexist with this one indefinitely. This is the best gardenia (my favorite) scented anything I've ever owned aside from my beloved gardenia plant that my husband accidentally killed when I had to travel for work. It's so clean and crisp, it smelled just like my plant in bloom after a rain. Absolutely love this. It was well packaged and a box of matches was included (wonderful touch) with wick care instructions."
"Clever gift beautifully done! Seller was able to accommodate express shipping and posted the item the same day. Will purchase from her again!"
"The craftsmanship and superior scent quality really shine in this candle. The scent is sophisticated and comforting, and fills my office when lit. The candle truly lasts as long as it’s advertised, I’ve been using it every night and it’s still not half way gone. The seller was super helpful when I had a question about shipping. She hand makes these amazing candles and I can really feel how much she cares in her help and in her product. Will buy again for the holidays and looking forward to trying more scents and candle sizes. 11/10!"
"The candles ordered were outstanding and beautiful. The interaction with the seller was great, and I highly recommend purchasing from her."
"Absolutely amazing. The scent, the size…beautifully made. Bought it for a gift, but will probably keep it for myself. Picture does not do it justice."
"Cute little jar & lid with a grapefruit & mint smelling candle. Loved the aroma, the jar is a keeper! Thank you. ❤️"
"I love the massage oil that this candle produces. It's very long lasting, allowing for longer duration massages. It smells amazing without being overwhelming. The instructions say to burn until it melts, wait until it cools, then use. We prefer to use it before it cools because the heat is soothing to sore muscles and it cools back into a solid pretty rapidly. The comments on the candles are funny. The candle holder is ceramic. It's sturdy but small. It also comes with two additionally inserts for more massage oil once you've used up the first insert. We can get 3-4 focused massages out of one insert or 2 whole body massages. Great value, great experience, great smell. I highly recommend."
"I LOVE this massage candle. It's easy to use and feels great, and it doesn't stay greasy forever. Plus, Sixty Eight is hilarious."
"I'm gonna need a bigger size, because why would I ever want to go back to using lotion from a plastic pump bottle?"
"The candle is a great piece of art, and it smells wonderful. The scent is not too strong, but just right. It's a great conversation starter."
"Hilarious! We tease the boss all the time about being a slave-driver, so this made a perfect gift for her. Plus, it smells gorgeous."
"This candle is both high quality and highly relatable. The Shared Trauma line from Second Life Candles is so clever. The candle is gorgeous, smells AMAZING, and burns beautifully with the wood wick. I definitely plan to buy more of these, and I love giving them as gifts, too!"
"They are perfect. We will hopefully be ordering more of the unscented ones soon!"
"CANDLES ARE UNREAL. Beyond obsessed I could literally cry. Thank you!!! Packaged so thoughtfully and you were so fast. Very grateful- appreciate it"
"Ohhhh!!! Julie the candle is beautiful and the fragrance. WOW! Don’t give up, these are the best candles I’ve ever had. I have 2 daughters and 2 daughter in laws. Also my sister, friends and I’ll want more by Christmas."
Custom
Candles FAQs
Most heat-safe, non-porous containers are fair game. This includes glass, ceramic, and metal. If a vessel is questionable, it can be tested in the studio to ensure it meets strict safety standards.
Select from the current collection of concept-led fragrances or collaborate to identify a profile that fits the specific architecture of the project.
Single commissions typically require 7 to 10 days. Bulk event orders require 3 to 4 weeks to allow for proper curing and quality checks.
No. A single "Heirloom Pour" receives the same attention as an order of hundreds for a corporate or private event.
For those local to Los Angeles or Culver City, a studio drop-off can be arranged. For those further away, specific packing instructions are provided to ensure the vessel survives the mail.