Scented Waves & Swirls Pillar Candle

Add a touch of charm to your space with our Waves & Swirls Pillar candles, handcrafted to bring beauty and fragrance to your home. Each candle stands 4.25 inches tall with a 2.5-inch diameter and weighs ~5.3 oz, and features a detailed pattern of waves and swirls. The intricate design, paired with a cotton wick, makes these pillars both a decorative piece and a source of gentle light and scent.

Choose from a variety of distinct fragrances or let us know if you would like a custom candle made just for you.

Crafted for a slow, even burn, each pillar offers approximately 39 hours of total burn time*. Place on a flat, heat-safe surface and trim the wick to ¼ inch before lighting to ensure a clean flame. Perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere during quiet evenings, small gatherings, or as a thoughtful gift.

To enjoy your Waves & Swirls pillar candles safely, burn it for no longer than 3 hours at a time, then check the flame and wick; if the wick develops a mushroom-like tip, trim it to ¼ inch to prevent uneven burning. Mushrooming happens when burning for extended periods because the flame consumes more wax than the wick can handle, causing carbon buildup that can lead to a larger, smokier flame. Place the candle on a heat-safe surface, away from drafts, and never leave it unattended to ensure a clean, even 25-hour burn.

Burn Time: Approximately 39 hours (in multiple 2 to 3 hour sessions)
Dimensions: 4.25 inches tall, 2.5-inch circumference
Scent Options: Oakmoss & Cedar, Geranium & Sandalwood with more on the way
Care Instructions: Keep away from drafts, flammable items, and unattended areas. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Allow the wax to cool completely before handling.

Burning Note: Due to the 3D textured mold, the candle’s walls may be thin in some areas, which can lead to wax spills during burning. To prevent spills, avoid burning for more than 2-3 hours at a time and trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each use. If a spill occurs, see below for how to address a “hot burn.”

 *Burn times are approximate and based on testing with properly trimmed wicks in draft-free conditions. Our detailed pillar candles are designed with a slow-burning center wick and typically yield 6–8 hours of burn time per ounce of wax. Actual burn times may vary ±10-20% depending on wick maintenance, fragrance load, draft, and room temperature.

Insights for Fellow Candle Makers

For our Molded Floral, Waves & Swirls and Butterfly Pillar candles, we put a lot of heart into perfecting the details, and I’m excited to share some of the process with you all. These pillars, standing at 4.25 inches tall with a 2.5-inch circumference, are made with a blend of soy pillar wax blend and natural beeswax, which gives them a smooth & stable burn and a beautiful glossy sheen.

Wick testing was definitely a journey with these! We started with our favorite natural hemp wicks, and then tested cotton wicks in the ECO, CD, HTP & LX series. For a deep dive into the testing for these particular molds, see our post, Wick Testing Process for Floral, Butterfly, and Wave Molded Pillars.

One of the best parts of making these candles is the mold itself—we absolutely love how easy it is to use. The floral design (layered blooms) pops out perfectly every time, and the candles unmold with a flawless finish. If you’re looking to try a floral pillar mold, I can’t recommend this one enough—it’s forgiving, easy to unmold without using any mold release product, and gives stunning results. I’d love to hear about your own wick testing or favorite molds; it’s always great to swap tips with this community.