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Our Artisan Candle Collections
The Artisan Collections by Burn After Reading® are truly handcrafted from inside out, featuring both hand painted and hand detailed vinyl-accented jars — each a one-of-a-kind creation, no two ever alike. From bold camo and crimson stripes to ocean blues and garden greens, every candle is its own work of art — perfect for those who crave character, not copies.
Each candle is hand poured into one of our uniquely crafted jars and finished with expressive vinyl designs, all inspired by the literary world — crafted for bibliophiles, collectors and creatives. These are the ultimate book lovers' and writers' gifts!
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Our Bookish Mission
At Burn After Reading®, we are passionate about books and are dedicated to crafting all-natural soy wax candles that spark your imagination. Our crafted fragrance scents are inspired by the rich elements of storytelling, designed to enhance your space and elevate your reading experience. We transform the essence of narratives into captivating aromas, celebrating the magic, mystery, and intrigue of literature created by talented writers everywhere—one candle at a time.
When you choose a Burn After Reading candle, you’re not only indulging in a unique experience but also supporting a small business. We encourage you to also support your local bookstores, which continue to provide invaluable opportunities for authors across all genres!
Our Ingredients & Process
Experience the purity of our handcrafted candles, made from 100% all-natural soy wax for a clean, low-smoke burn that enhances your space. We exclusively use cotton and paper core wicks, ensuring a safer sustainable experience. Our handcrafted, small-batch blends are thoughtfully created using phthalate-free fragrance oils, specifically formulated for candle making, to create unique and captivating scent profiles designed to evoke a literary atmosphere, enhancing your reading experience with both bold and sophisticated scents.
Since each candle is handcrafted and some jars artisan-painted by hand, designs and colors will vary — making every candle truly one of a kind. Candles are blended and hand poured in small batches which may result in imperfections in wax surface during curing, color variations, or lettering detail and/or labels to be slightly crooked or off-center which may happen with truly handmade products. We do our best to make the best product we can but we're human and perfectly imperfect.
*Note: Any candles made with soy blends or other wax types will be clearly indicated.
Corporate & Wholesale Orders
We would love to help you in providing the perfect bookish candles for your corporate needs or creating custom candles just for you! We also offer wholesale candle orders for qualified resellers. Contact us today for information on pricing, order minimums, and qualifications.