Copal Candles

Step into the quiet majesty of Bhutanese mountain temples. Notes of warm Copal, rich Amber, ancient Cedarwood, and resinous Myrrh are brightened with a hint of sparkling Orange Zest and soft Musk. Earthy, sacred, and contemplative, the aroma carries a sense of reverence and calm, lingering long after the flame is extinguished.

A Note on Light

We were standing in a remote temple named Ngatshang Tashi Chopheling Lhakhang when we received the news that our friend Jane Goodall had passed away. The monks invited us in for Mönlam, or "wish-path," where we lit butter lamp Candles for Jane.

In Buddhist practice, butter lamps are lit after someone dies to usher in the light of wisdom and enlightenment for the departed's journey through the bardo, or intermediate state, and into a favorable rebirth. The monks offered her spirit light to cross over (though we suspect she needed no help). The spirit of the Four Friends was shining bright.

When burning your candle for the first time, allow it to burn for 2 to 3 hours, until the top layer of the wax has completely melted. This will prevent the wax from tunneling around the wick. When burning the candle after the first burn, do not let it burn for over 3 hours at a time.

Ideally, we recommend keeping the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch at all times to prevent the candle from emitting smoke or the wick falling into the wax.

After each burn, see that the wick is centered in the wax. This will also ensure that the glass does not overheat. The wick and flame should never be touching the glass. When approaching the end of the candle, leave ¼ inch of wax unburned and ensure you are not burning the candle for more than 3 hours. The glass can get overheated without the presence of wax and break.

For more info, see Candle Care Instructions.

Our candles are packaged in boxes with an FSC certification, which means they were made using materials from responsibly managed forests, including some recycled paper products.

The soy wax in our candles is non-GMO and grown in the USA.

Vegetable Wax
Cotton Wick
Fully Recyclable Glass
Hand Poured in Los Angeles